Pivot Point Education

Burton Academy is the only school in northern Idaho and eastern Washington with a Pivot Point education. Pivot Point is recognized world-wide and is used in over 2000 schools and Graduate Centers in 49 countries. Pivot Point provides us with training materials.

Pivot Point provides us with training materials and special classes.

A Pivot Point Education
A message from Pivot Point International founder, Leo Passage.

"It all begins in the mind. Whether creating a hair design, sculpture, painting or company, nothing happens until someone thinks of it. My own vision for my life's work—and for the creation of Pivot Point—came when I discovered The Bauhaus, the most celebrated art school of modern times. Its aim, as is ours, was to train craftspeople to elevate their skills to a higher level of artistic creativity.

By adapting the Bauhaus philosophy to the craft of cosmetology, Pivot Point provides the educational structure to develop true hair designers. Our designers analyze, envision and plan their work. Then, and only then, do they begin to create the finished hair design. At Pivot Point we believe in the importance of teaching a hair designer why as well as how something works. Knowing how only results in technical skills. Knowing why allows the freedom to create. This freedom is achieved through our unique educational delivery system, incorporating interactive technology on the cutting edge of education.

I am extremely proud that Pivot Point has, for 40 years, created successful careers for thousands of artists—artists who create in the realm of hair design and satisfy millions of clients in salons throughout the world. I invite you to explore with us the uniqueness of Pivot Point International, Inc. Join our artistic community. Embark on your own journey of lifelong learning. Let us help empower you to reach the highest levels of artistic hair design. Together we will increase the well-being of all your customers."

Leo Passage - Founder, Pivot Point International, Inc.

The Pivot Point Member School Program
The Pivot Point program encompasses an all-inclusive cosmetology curriculum delivered through a scientific, step by step, hands-on learning process.