Staff

All teachers are licensed by the New York State Education Department and are required to maintain ongoing education in order to insure the most current, updated skills and techniques are being taught to our students.

Leon Tringali – Owner/Creative Director

25 years experience as salon owner, editorial stylist,

educator, international platform artist

international artistic director for

ARTec Systems Group New York City

Mark Custard – Administrative Director

licensed by NYS education department

18 years administrative work and

beauty school developer.

Jean Russo – Financial Aid Director & Admissions

12 years experience in administration and financial operations.

10 years in public relations and promotions.

B.A. in Communication

Michael Giambra – Artistic Director

20 years experience as salon owner, stylist,

educator, platform artist.

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Brenda Parzynski – Operations Director

20 years with Leon Studio One as a stylist,

salon manager, inventory specialist, accounts

payable and receivable & office manager

Valerie Conway – Education Director

licensed by NYS education department

graduate of Education and Training Associates

20 years salon experience, national educator and platform artist.

Annette Mortellaro – Instructor

Licensed by NYS Education Department

graduate of Education and Training Associates

27 years salon experience

former platform artist and salon educator

Studied at Prova Academy for advanced hair cutting in California

Hairstylist for Studio Arena Theater

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