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Meet the Staff
 Saphonia has had a life-long passion for furthering the field of esthetics and increasing industry standards for her fellow estheticians in the Tidewater area. Believing that "Education is the key to your journey to healthy skin care," Saphonia Gee opened the Portsmouth campus of VAIE in 2002. Since its opening, VIE has been increasingly successful and has opened a second campus in Virginia Beach, attracting students from not only Virginia, but the entire US as well. Saphonia has her licenses from both North and South Carolina and is also a licensed instructor. Along with her certification in Paramedical Esthetics, she has certification for Nursing Assistance, and holds licenses for Makeup artistry, Repechage Education, Spa Consulting, Braiding, and Wax Instruction. She is also an International CIDESCO Diplomat a member of the Liaison for Skincare for the NIC. ► Contact  As Director of Education, Rowena is a graduate of The Virginia Institute of Esthetics. As a result of her esthetics training and education at the institute she is a Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor. She possesses 8 years experience in the field of education. She has also experienced 10 years of sales and marketing in the skin care and cosmetics industry. As Director of Education, Rowena enjoys overseeing the operations of the institute assuring that the curriculum is meeting state board requirements as well as exceeding industry standards. The most rewarding aspect of her position as director is that she has the opportunity to meet with each new student to discuss their academic background, interest in the esthetics program and their goals for a career in the esthetics industry. ► Contact  As Operations Assistant, Charni is responsible for assisting the Director of Education with the operational daily duties that are required to operate a state of the art facility. Her professionalism in dealing with staff as well as students promotes an environment that is not only efficient but offers an environment that is conducive for learning.  As Admissions Assistant, Barbii enjoys meeting prospective students and guiding them through the admissions process. Her professionalism and pleasant personality is a positive asset and very helpful in introducing students to our institute. The most exciting aspect of Barbii’s position is providing students with the information that assist them with beginning their academic journey with our institute. ► Contact  As a Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Deborah’s education as a graduate of The Virginia Institute of Esthetics as well as her work experience in the treatment room enables her to provide her students with a quality education that meets the standards of state board and exceeds industry expectations. Her degree in Human Services, her 20 years experience in retail and her knowledge of the industry has given her the skills necessary to build a rapport with her students that promotes the value and joy of learning.  As a Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Courtney’s education as a graduate of The Virginia Institute of Esthetics as well as her work experience in the treatment room enables her to provide her students with a quality education that meets the standards of state board and exceeds industry expectations. As an instructor her passion for the industry, as well as her professionalism, promote a learning environment for her students that is fresh and exciting.  As a Licensed Master Esthetician and Instructor Assistant, Lauren is able to assist the classroom instructors with the daily duties that are required in operating a classroom that is organized, efficient and conducive to learning. As a graduate of The Virginia Institute of Esthetics she is able to utilize her esthetics education, her passion for the industry and her positive experience as an alumni to keep students excited and involved with their educational journey.  As a Laser Specialist and Educator, Jennifer is an instructor with the daily duties that are required in operating a classroom that is organized, efficient and conducive to learning. Her experience in the treatment room, her passion for the industry and her experience as a Laser Specialist, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Injector keep her excited and involved in her students educational journey.  As a graduate of Old Dominion in Health and Physical Education, Juanita enjoys using her educational background, her experience in the classroom and her knowledge as a personal trainer to provide her students with a quality education that meets and exceeds industry expectations. Her experience teaching students of all ages has given her the skills necessary to build a rapport with her students that promotes the value and joy of learning.  As a graduate of Old Dominion with degrees in Human Services Counseling and Psychology, Shonda enjoys using her educational background, her experience in the classroom and her knowledge as a personal trainer to provide her students with a quality education that meets and exceeds industry expectations. Her experience teaching students of all ages has given her the skills necessary to build a rapport with her students that promotes the value and joy of learning.  As a graduate of Boston University and Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Oppenheim, enjoys using his educational background, his experience in the treatment room and his knowledge as a dermatologist to contribute to his participation at our institute. He is a valued participant in our Esthetics Therapy Center as well as a contribution to the classroom. His knowledge of the structure and function of the skin allows him the opportunity to contribute a vast array of knowledge necessary for a student’s success in the esthetics industry. |
