For as long as I can remember beauty has been my passion. As a child I was constantly looking at fashion magazines, Libby Lou Makeovers was the best place in the entire world and I was always playing dress up. I have always been the friend doing everyone’s hair and makeup for school dances to weddings and getting ready has always been my favorite part of a night out. I always knew I wanted to work in the beauty industry, specifically working in high fashion or film but being from a small rural Pennsylvania town, I didn’t think this was really possible, it was always just a dream. So, I went to college and graduated top of my class with 2 bachelors degrees in Early Education and Special Education. I taught 5th grade then started traveling the country as a clinical trial educator in cancer research. Although I truly loved my job, something was always missing. I would come home from a stressful day at work and sit down and do my makeup to relax. During this time, I moved to Philadelphia. When I unexpectedly was laid off due to company cuts, I knew this was my opportunity. Finally living in a city and after years of research and dreaming, I knew this was my time to do it. I was going to find a way to peruse my passion. After touring multiple cosmetology schools, I realized that wasn’t for me. I wanted to focus on my true passion, makeup. I found The Makeup Academy and knew immediately this was the place for me. The light has only gotten brighter and I could not possibly be more excited for my makeup artist journey!💄💋