Carla Jones is your catalyst for success in the beauty and barber industry. As a premium, high performance thought leader and change agent, she doesn't just talk about results; she delivers them. With a strategy-first approach, Carla empowers licensed salon professionals and beauty and barber school owners to dream big and achieve even bigger. Her secret? A blend of knowledge, confidence building, and a relentless commitment to your success. Carla's programs, memberships, workshops, events, and conferences are not just events; they are transformational experiences. No comparisons needed—Carla's unique expertise and passion shine through in everything she does. Join Carla's world, where clarity meets growth, and knowledge fuels confidence. Your journey to accelerated business success starts here.
Natasha McGraw brings over two decades of Beauty Industry experience into her dynamic courses! With a diverse background as a hairstylists, A Career Tech Education (CTE) cosmetology instructor, and the proud owner of Beauty School Boss.
Natasha also owned her own digital marketing agency, A.I.M Communications, for serveral years, it helped her fund Beauty School Boss, and ultimately get to where she is today. She has experience in web design, and has an in depth understanding of digital marketing.
Natasha was a recent cast member on The Blox, a reality show for enterpreneurs, where she placed in the top 10 (out of 100) during the digital marketing competition. She is looking forward to teaching cosmetology educators how to effectively teach and implement an effective business and marketing curriculum that students can implement post graduation.
A lifelong learner, Natasha hold a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, a Master's degree in Workforce Education and Development design method.
Natasha is a seasoned educator passionate about helping teachers make learning more impactual and engaging.
Get ready to transform your classroom! Natasha will unviel powerful, easy-to-implement strategies that will supercharge student engagement. She will guide you through proven techniques to captivates your students and make your lessons more impactful. You'll leave inspired and equipment with practical tools to immediately create stronger connections with your students, elevating your teaching to the next level!
Teaching That Connects: Strategies
to Boost Student Engagement
The Challenge
Let’s face the facts; advancements in technology are great, but they also contribute to students becoming more distracted and disengaged during in-person instruction.
This makes teaching a hands-on skill set more challenging for instructors.
In education, change is inevitable. This class will challenge you to change the way you teach to extend your reach!In education, change is inevitable. This class will challenge you to change the
way you teach to extend your reach!
What you will learn
- Various tools & techniques to increase student engagement
- Student-centered learning methods.
- How to implement the 4MAT Teaching Methodology in your
cosmetology classroom.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. & 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Classroom: Style Suite
Global Hair Educator/ Marketplace Jumpstarter/ Christian Leader ) Elevating stylist through hair and business education. Along with assisting entrepreneurs birthing their God given ideas into a successful delivery. Bio : Gary Gereau is one of today's leading men of this generation. He is renowned Author of 6 books, and also is a Marketplace Influencer, Empowerment Coach, and the Owner of Thrive Beauty Institute, a hybrid cosmetology school in Jackson, TN. Gary travels throughout the states teaching and training stylist to advance in their skill and push their God given ideas into manifestation. Whether in business or ministry, Gary is affluential in his many areas of expertise. He is a trendsetter, innovative thinker, and a powerful example for today’s millennials. Gary Gereau is set apart to make a global imprint and impact through both his spiritual and natural gifts and continually admonishes others to delve into their callings and purpose.
Fueling the Fire of Beauty Educators
Gary G leads educators through an empowering session that will fuel the confidence of their classroom callings and refuel leaders to reconnect with their passion, elevate their mindsets and empower every student that sits in their chairs. From this session you 'll leave Recharged, Reset, and Refueled to take classrooms by storm and with confidence.
- Learning Objective 1: Your are Necessary
- Learning Objective 2: Passion over Pay-Roll
- Learning Objective 3: Recharge to Change
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Classroom: Breakout Session TBD