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OUR EDUCATORS

At the Royal School, we are local industry leaders. We provide a solid educational foundation to empower our team members in the pursuit of excellence. Our culture is about small class sizes that provide an exclusive, boutique education with an inclusive family feel.

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Royal School of Cosmetology
Chandra Niemerg

Chandra Niemerg

Founder, Owner, C.E.O.

A visionary, motivator, and entrepreneur, Ms. Chandra is business driven. She has excelled in many various opportunities, the school being her most recent. Her love of the industry and extensive education has aided in her success in her first of many school’s opening. She excites, motivates and encourages all students to strive for success and challenges them to excel to the next level. Her leadership and extensive education bring a refreshing new life to the curriculum and excitement for all students.

Whitley Carrillo

Department Head of Cosmetology

Current trends and fashion is what sparks this educator. Her creativity brings life to our students and enhances their learning by incorporating the newest techniques and trends. She is an asset to the school and her demonstrations inspire each student to achieve the next skill level.

Sherri Fulk

Sherri Fulk

Department Head of the Nail Tech Program and Cosmetology Instructor

Passionate about both hair and nails, Ms. Sherri brings 33 years of learning to our nail program. Her advanced education with Sam Villa, Tammy Taylor and OPI in the nail field plus years of practicing services leads our students to start a new and exciting career.

ERIN MILTENBERGER

Erin Miltenberger

Clinic Floor Supervisor

Actively licensed for 14 years and still working in the salon attributes to her success as an instructor. She brings strength through color, hair extensions and special event styling to add advanced education for our learners.

Rod Sickler

Rod Sickler

Educator/Owner/Partner - Champaign Campus

Rod brings charisma to our educational system. He is advanced in all areas of the salon world having spent many years mastering his craft by attending advanced classes all over the world. His extensive education, leadership skills and infectious personality are just a few of his unique qualities that draw people to seek a seat in his classes. He keeps his skills on point by utilizing them daily while working in his salon. His leadership skills are infectious and encourages all students to strive for excellence in school, after graduation and throughout their career.

CAROL STEAD​

Carol Stead

Clinic Floor Supervisor

Professionally licensed for 40 years and instructing for 30 years. Her experience working with the students and behind the chair adds expert training to help these future professionals excel in a real salon environment. Customer service and perm waving are just a couple of her attributes she masters and shares with all students.

Marcus Robinson

Marcus Robinson

Department Head of Barbering

Mr. Marcus is a self driven educator. He began his career in Cosmetology and transitioned into Barbering. His skills are natural and he is an expert with the clippers. He shares his knowledge with students offering amazing demonstrations. His skill level doesn’t end there...he brings excitement and enthusiasm to the classroom for theory instruction that is very interesting and appealing to the students.

Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson

Administrator/Champaign Campus

Alex has been a licensed and working cosmetologist in our area for several years. He specializes in color techniques, cuts and business classes. He is great at teaching theory and correlating it with his floor demonstrations. We have been fortunate to add Alex as a main team player to our staff and have him lead our Champaign location.