Educator
Meet the staff at The Salon Professional Academy! Our trained educators are accessible, approachable and committed to your success. They empower and motivate students to explore their creativity and gain confidence in all abilities through one-on-one, in the classroom and on the floor instruction.
Julie Barthelme
Ms. Julie has been a part of the TSPA team since 2007. The cosmetology profession has always been part of Julie's life as she is a the third generation of educators in her family. Julie obtained her initial license at Southeast Technical School in Winona, Minnesota. In all the years that she has been in the industry, Julie has had the opportunity to practice, own, and manage a full service salon in Las Vegas, NV. In 2000, Julie returned to the Midwest and pursued her educator license, which she now holds in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 2010, she became a certified hair colorist through Redken. When asked about Julie's favorite part of the cosmetology industry, she responded that she loves how the industry is constantly evolving and improving. Julie feels she has come full circle in her profession from student to practitioner and now to educator and is grateful that she has the opportunity to be a part of the next generation of cosmetology professionals.
