Lorraine Gritten, our CEO and Visionary is a Barber & Cosmetology Instructor with over 30 years of Barber, Beauty, Spa and Wellness experience, she also holds a Massage Therapist Instructors license. She and her husband Kevin are a power couple, working together has always been her dream. Through the years, they have owned many businesses…

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Jenny is Champions’ Director of Education & Curriculum Coach. She has been in the industry for 21 years. Licensed as a Barber, Cosmetologist and an educator of both she almost never stops. You could pick Mrs Jenny out at our academy by looking for the wildest shoes in the building or listening for her infectious…

Glen Mullins has been a noteworthy name in the Cosmetology/Barber education field for over 31 years. You may know him from his work as an Admissions Director/Educator with Champions Barber & Beauty Academy in Waco, Texas. Glen’s passion in this industry is evident by his teaching style in the classroom. If you asked Glen, he…

Elizabeth has over 30 years in the Cosmetology field and recently added to her resume by crossing over and becoming a licensed Barber! Elizabeth; better known as Ms. Liz, is Champions Lead Cosmetology Instructor and helps start all of our future Barber and Cosmetology Champions build a firm foundation as our Phase One Lead. Ms.…

Genevieve has over 20 years sharing her experience, passion and advanced training in the beauty industry. She is trained as a Dermalogica expert with 4 year’s experience, has extensive expertise in the daily operations of a school. It is impossible to describe her without using descriptions such as approachable, team oriented, and patient.  Genevieve has…

Christina became an educator for Champions Barber & Beauty Academy in December 2020. She & her sister were born into the industry & followed their Momma’s footsteps by obtaining their cosmetology licenses while in high school. Christina operated as a cosmetologist for 18 years before she went back to college to become a cosmetology instructor,…

Martha is a licensed Cosmetologist with 39 years of experience, she has loved everything that comes with the beauty industry. In 2005 she found her true love and niche with Lash Extensions, becoming Waco’s first Master Lash Artist even when lashes were not as trendy as they are today. Through the years of having loyal…

Champions is proud to welcome one our alumni student to our team. He is a fantastic barber and motivator to our students by sharing his passion, experience and wisdom to the next generation.