Who We Are

Instructor - The Business Module

Ms. Michele Harrison has a passion for education that goes beyond the classroom. She believes in educating the whole student by correlating real life applications with academics.

Her educational career began non-traditionally, while working in corporate America, Michele saw an increased need for women and children in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) fields and fashion industry. Although she knew the scientific knowledge, she decided to venture into the business world in order to acquire that knowledge that would help her cultivate a positive rapport with the students into helping them become the best they could be in this world.

Michele has both a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Administration. Her teaching and administrative leadership experience is diverse within public and independent schools. With more than 15 years in the field of education and entrepreneurship, she has mentored and advised a vast array of students of different nationalities and backgrounds.

Instructor - Fashion Photography

Nichole Beatty of Katherine Costello Photography has been established since 2016.  Nichole is from Alexandria, Va & resides in Oxon Hill Maryland & is a published photographer both domestically & internationally.  She specializes in Portraiture & Wedding Photography, & enjoys capturing editorial beauty & fashion photography in her spare time.  She has been a photographer for 6 years.

Instructor - Make up Artistry

The Washingtonian Native and Professionally Published Makeup Artist, Karen Bonita has graced numerous faces with her blessed touch since 2010.  Karen Bonita is the founder of theblessedtouch Makeup Artistry which mission is to render individualize consultations and challenge the mold, capturing the client(s) best look while simultaneously maintaining an accomplished, refined presentation.  In many encounters, Karen Bonita’s objective is to introduce the inter beauty of the client and provide sensitive yet detailed craftsmanship and customer service that demonstrates her artistic style. In other words, Karen Bonita is in a class by herself.  Her clients include the everyday woman , runway models , Reality TV Stars to the Red Carpet Actress.  Ms. Karen ’s noted Team Leadership and Team Membership  includes and is not limited to the following: The Washington Redskins, Recording Artists Johann and Ihsan Bilal, URcity Magazine, National/Folk Life Festival, MD Fashion Awards, numerous Bridal Parties, themed photoshoots, Charible Fashion Shows, AP for Woman Clothing Designs, Jockey Intl Person to Person, Boho Designs Online, Taste of the Runway Fashion Show,  PurpleRunway Fashion Show,  Crystal Couture Fashion Show,  Curves Rock, Girls Night Out by Shawn Yancy, WOE Magazine's Girl's Talk Experience, MD Fashion Week,  NY Fashion Week, Baltimore Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, Baltimore FOX 45, Lead Makeup Artist for Ricky Simmons,  Muscial Stage Play, "Love University ", Lead Makeup Artist/Hairstylist /Wardrobe Stylist  for No Ordinary Thang Entertainment Film Production  of "The Stage of Euphoria " and Makeup Artist  for District Film Group and OCTET Production s, Couple's  ,Night Out Movie, True Entertainment /BRAVO Reality TV "RHOP", etc.

Instructor - The Art of Fashion Modeling

David Perry started Diana Darby Model Management to manage representatives in the different markets in the world of modeling. Officially beginning his career in 2006, David has become a frontrunner in the local modeling business.

David clientele works include New York Fashion Week, Miami Swim Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, Fashion Awards MD, Paul Wharton Style, Nikki Poulos, My Bougie Baby, LUXE magazine and Christian Siriano. David has personally worked with top models, photographers, designers, casting directors and event producers.

Now focusing his attention on model coaching, David Perry has recently started his program. “The Art of Runway and Posing” Master Classes instruct professional and aspiring models in the art of runway and model coaching, posing tips and model development.

Instructor - Fashion Styling

“Style is the culmination of your life's journey.Simply, style is everything that you are.”

Eugene Simm’s journey into style began at home. Growing up, the family code was to dress well when  leaving the house, “after all you represented the family.” During his 8 years in Catholic School, Simms learned how to distinguish himself from his navy blazer and light blue shirt cloaked classmates by adding a personal touch of individual pizzazz- a beret & brown suede horsebit loafers. Earning his GED then pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences at his community college, Simm’s realized his dream of fashion and style persisted. After 2 years in community college, he set his sights on his dream something greater. In 2008 his passion for style was renewed r and the foundation for his sense of style began to form. While working at Club Monaco boutique in Washington DC, he began developing a keen eye and understanding of silhouette, proportion, cut, fabrication and colour. “I enjoyed helping clients transform into better versions of themselves through personal style.” Eager to learn the intricacies of fashion, Simm’s began interning with local fashion shows, organizations and brands - DC Fashion Week, Craze Chameleon Studio, Lost Boys Boutique, African Allure, Lofa Magazine, Lord & Taylor - Chevy Chase, Assistant to Director of Beauty & Style for Indie Fashion Week DC.

In 2016, his personal and professional experiences led Simms to create ESA Style LLC - a full service personal and fashion styling agency based in thriving downtown Silver Spring, MD. “I want to educate, elevate and empower women, men and young adults to embrace their personal style, while cultivating a better understanding of themselves.”

Mr. Simms, currently serves as a member of the DC Commission on Fashion Arts and Events  - Retail Committee, in addition to creative consultant for luxury streetwear brand, Behind the Facade Clothiers, noted as BTF Clothiers. In partnership with leading fashion influencers and by works of local organizations, Simms is forging   the efforts to redefine the fashion landscape of DC.