Since graduating from cosmetology school in rural Illinois in 1990 Michael Russell has been going non-stop! After graduating Michael wanted to see some of the world and has been licensed in New York, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona to name a few! During that time, he worked as a stylist, manager, general manager, certified technical trainer, corporate trainer, brand manager, school owner, educational director, school instructor, school director and platform artist amongst many of the hats he has juggled.

In 2005 Michael decided that he wanted to give back to the future of the industry that had been so generous to him and went on to become a Licensed Instructor and Barber. Since 2005 Michael has taught every phase of cosmetology, barbering and Advanced Aesthetics.

Wanda Cheatham has been in the Cosmetology Industry for over 37 years. Upon graduating Cosmetology school, she immediately started working as a stylist where she worked her way to being the Assistant Manager followed by a promotion to the Manager. As time passed, Wanda realized she wanted to give back the gift of education that she had received. She received her Instructors license from Vogue in 1978. While Wanda has worked in nearly all areas of the cosmetology industry, which she has also received many awards and certificates for, Wanda enjoys teaching up and coming future stylists the most and loves to watch her students transition and grow in their skills and talents throughout their education.

Jillian Russell attended Heights Beauty College and has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years. In 2011, Jillian achieved her Instructors license and began teaching at Olympian Academy in 2012. She is an expert in Advanced Cutting techniques and enjoys educating her students in the same advance skills.