ABOUT
STEPNEY INSTITUTE
To get to the heart of the matter, you must appreciate the field itself to understand the impact it can have on your life. Esthetics should not be seen as an additional field to something else but as a foundational field. SIEW and its partners are dedicated to providing you with a fun and explorative environment while you are studying. We want you to have the total learning experience! We combine project based learning with traditional Socratic methodology. Our training facilities are state of the art with online learning and the latest in clinical, lash and makeup training. Our online training curriculum Stepney will put you at another level and set you apart from other esthetics graduates.
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You will have loads of fun practicing your new skills at the Daisy Door Spa at SIEW. Look for the Daily Door Spa to premier later this year!! Book today for the Esthetics field you are most interested in and let's get this party Started!!!
OUR TEAM
CHARLENE STEPNEY
Principal and Executive Director and Educator
Charlene Stepney is a nationally respected esthetics educator, industry leader, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in advanced skin care education. She serves as Director of CIDESCO Membership, a COMTA Commissioner, and Director of Americas Beauty Show, reflecting her influence and leadership within the global beauty industry. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence, Charlene is widely recognized as a premier esthetics educator in Illinois and Indiana. She is the owner of multiple successful beauty businesses and the published author of Brow Science: A Professional’s Guide to Brow Design. Through the Stepney Institute of Esthetics & Wellness, Charlene is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals by delivering honest, high-level education that prepares students to build successful, sustainable careers.
BRITTANY BLACKMON
Assistant Director, Student Services and Educator
Brittany brings over 12 years of expertise and knowledge in the field of Barbering, Education, Business and Esthetics. She serves as an educator and administrator. She owns her own business in barbering and esthetics and brings real life experience to her training. As a CIDESCO examiner and Diploma holder Brittany represents the best of the best in the field. She is an advanced educators and teaches dermaplaning to our students from the eye of a barber. Coming from a legacy family in the field of beauty, she thrives forward in this field and we are very happy to have her. She is a licensed Esthetician, Barber, CIDESCO Diploma Holder, NCEA Certified and more.
Michelle Austin
Evening and Refresher Educator
Michelle's experience as a business owner spans over 14 years. Michelle is a CIDESCO Diploma Holder and strives to bring the best possible education to her training. She is an esthetician with her own thriving business. She brings knowledge, experience, and practicality to her position. We are excited to have her as part of our team.
JEFF DILLARD
Education and Legal Counsel
College Professor and Law Partner of Dillard and Noel Law Firm, Jeff brings extraordinary skill and knowledge to SIEW. His experience with IP, contract, and entertainment law makes him qualified to counsel the corporation into the future. His experience spans well over 30 years in small business and consultation.