Burton Academy Staff

At Burton Academy, our instructors are here to help you succeed in this industry. Learn more about them.

DaNeal Vernon
Owner/Instructor
Pivot Point Advanced Education

DaNeal Vernon has 15 years in the industry; 4 years as a stylist, 5 years as a stylist salon manager, 3 years as a salon area supervisor- all experience working for Regis Corporation. DaNeal has been instructing and educating for the last four years and is now a Pivot Point Educator at Burton Academy. As a trained Pivot Point Educator, she has the desire to provide students with a learning opportunity that will utilize and expand their learning experience, which is a necessary component for success in the beauty culture.

Roberta Monroe: Cosmetology Instructor

Roberta has twenty five years in the industry Roberta has worked behind the chair in many salons and has owned her own salon for ten years.Roberta enjoys attending advanced educational classes that pertain to sculpting,coloring texturing and product knowledge to help enhance her skills.As a Burton Academy cosmetology instructor Roberta's goal is to share her knowledge with students and hope that one day they can own thier own salon's

Clara Souza: Esthetics & Cosmetology Instructor

Clara is a graduate from Glen Dow Academy and has been in the industry for ten years.Clara is a licensed esthetics and cosmetology instuctor in Wahsington and Idaho. Clara has worked behind the chair in salons and has owned her own Salon and Day Spa. Instructing esthetics and cosmetology at Burton Academy her goal is to give each student the infromation to become well educated academically and professionally so that upon graduation they are prepared to advance,grow and succeed.   

If you are interested in a teaching career at Burton Academy, please call us at
208-618-0120 for more information!