Wright Beauty Academy cosmetology school in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Portage Michigan

Jessica is the 3rd generation owner/instructor of Wright Beauty Academy. Her grandmother, Selma Wright, opened her dream school in 1944, her dad, Robert Burrell Sr., took it over in 1969, and Jes took the helm in 1979. She literally grew up in the business. With a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Western Michigan University, Jes helps senior students and graduates find unique ways to market their strengths and skills to further their careers. Jes is a licensed Cosmetology instructor, and a past Vice-President of the Michigan Cosmetology Schools Association. She has attended 4 NACCAS Reaccreditation workshops, covering over 20 years of accreditation. She completed over 600 hours of formal massage training, and today she and her husband own 2 cosmetology schools, a massage school, and a salon/spa.

Victor attended KCC & LCC as a business management major. He has been a financial aid administrator for 18 years. He has attended 4 NACCAS Reaccreditation workshops, and was active in Financial Aid seminars. He is active in raising money for Breast Cancer awareness, did a roof sit for Abused Children of Michigan, raised $2000 for West Michigan Cancer Association, and rides in the Harley Toys for Tots run each year.

Cheryl has been with Wright Beauty Academy since 1995. She started as one of the first licensed nail instructors in Michigan. She sat on the board that developed the state board test, was published in Nails & Nail Pro magazines, and developed the current 600 hour nail curriculum at the Battle Creek campus. She was one of the first licensed Estheticians, and the first licensed Esthetician Instructor in the state. Finally taking the plunge, she received her Cosmetology & Cosmetology Instructor licenses in 2000. Cheryl belongs to NCA, and recently trained in advanced razor cutting with Nick Arrojo, the hair stylist on TLC's What Not To Wear.

Edie made a mid-life career change, following her dream of a cosmetology education. After working in the salon for several years, she returned to school to earn her teaching license. She has retired from the salon, but still teaches, and acts as a liaison with Burnham Brook.

	Jessica Gieske - Owner / Instructor Jessica is the 3rd generation owner/instructor of Wright Beauty Academy. Her grandmother, Selma Wright, opened her dream school in 1944, her dad, Robert Burrell Sr., took it over in 1969, and Jes took the helm in 1979. She literally grew up in the business. With a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Western Michigan University, Jes helps senior students and graduates find unique ways to market their strengths and skills to further their careers. Jes is a licensed Cosmetology instructor, and a past Vice-President of the Michigan Cosmetology Schools Association. She has attended 4 NACCAS Reaccreditation workshops, covering over 20 years of accreditation. She completed over 600 hours of formal massage training, and today she and her husband own 2 cosmetology schools, a massage school, and a salon/spa.
	Victor Gieske - Owner / Instructor Victor attended KCC & LCC as a business management major. He has been a financial aid administrator for 18 years. He has attended 4 NACCAS Reaccreditation workshops, and was active in Financial Aid seminars. He is active in raising money for Breast Cancer awareness, did a roof sit for Abused Children of Michigan, raised $2000 for West Michigan Cancer Association, and rides in the Harley Toys for Tots run each year.
	Cheryl Simmerman - Director / Instructor Cheryl has been with Wright Beauty Academy since 1995. She started as one of the first licensed nail instructors in Michigan. She sat on the board that developed the state board test, was published in Nails & Nail Pro magazines, and developed the current 600 hour nail curriculum at the Battle Creek campus. She was one of the first licensed Estheticians, and the first licensed Esthetician Instructor in the state. Finally taking the plunge, she received her Cosmetology & Cosmetology Instructor licenses in 2000. Cheryl belongs to NCA, and recently trained in advanced razor cutting with Nick Arrojo, the hair stylist on TLC's What Not To Wear.
	Battle Creek Campus
	Edie Keski - Instructor Edie made a mid-life career change, following her dream of a cosmetology education. After working in the salon for several years, she returned to school to earn her teaching license. She has retired from the salon, but still teaches, and acts as a liaison with Burnham Brook.

	Lindie Willson - Instructor Lindie teaches the junior students.
	Janet Scott - Registrar
	Portage Campus