About PB Beauty School
Become a better you by beginning a new career, improving your skills, and opening new doors.
Our History
The husband and wife team of Peg and Bob (PB) Hogan founded PB Method of Hair Design in 1960. After working together for over 25 years, their small nail and cosmetology school flourished. Today, the school, now PB Cosmetology Education Centre, remains a family business under the direction of Peg and Bob’s granddaughter, Colleen Hogan.
PB Beauty School Staff
Meet the wonderful teachers and staff who make PB Beauty exceptional.
Robert L. Hogan
President of PB Beauty School
Colleen Hogan
Director
Colleen is the Director of PB Cosmetology Education Centre. Her grandparents, Peg and Bob Hogan, founded the school in 1960. Colleen is currently the third generation to share a passion for the industry. She has a bachelor’s degree from Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania as well as both Cosmetology and Teaching licenses. She has been working in the beauty industry for over 30 years and loves following the success stories of PB graduates.
Tracey Mitchell
Controller
Tracey Mitchell is the Controller at PB Cosmetology Education Centre and came to us with over 20 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience. Working here at PB Cosmetology Education Centre is Tracey’s first time working in the beauty industry. She loves the friendly outgoing atmosphere here and is happy to keep up with the latest beauty trends with the help of her co-workers. On her own time, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and gardening.
Christina Berry
Director of Compliance
Christina has a bachelor's degree in Business and Spa Management and is a licensed cosmetologist in NJ and PA. Christina has been in the industry since 2012 with experience that includes being behind the chair, salon management, and financial aid. She has a passion for the salon and spa industry and enjoys creating financial plans to help new students achieve their dreams. When she is not behind the chair or in the office she loves spending time with her husband Chris and son Frankie.
Jessica Spraggins
Admissions Director
Jessica Spraggins is the Director of Admissions here at PB Cosmetology Education Centre. In 2006, Jessica graduated from cosmetology school and worked behind the chair for years before taking her love for the beauty industry in another direction. Realizing that her true passion was helping others, she began a career in Admissions to help potential students fulfill their dream with a career in the beauty industry. Her favorite part of the process is getting to know each student to help them reach their goals. Jessica lives in Philadelphia with her loving husband and dog Moo.
Sophia Mitchell
Student Services/Financial Aid Advisor
Sophia Mitchell is our Student Services Coordinator at PB Cosmetology Education Centre. She is here to assist all current and graduated students with the tools they need to graduate and become licensed in the beauty industry. She works along side with the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology to ensure all our students successfully become licensed in the state of New Jersey.
Nicole Bushong-Coppola
Clinic Educator
Nicole has been in this industry for over 28 years and graduated from PB Cosmetology Education Centre’s Teacher Training Program in 1994. She enjoys applying her experience, education, and love of this profession to others. Nicole is skilled in all areas of Cosmetology. She effectively communicates to deliver lessons to students as they learn new skills and trends. Nicole feels the cosmetology industry is “compelling”!
Michele Kurz
Educator
Michele has many years experience in the beauty industry. She has worked as a hairstylist, salon manager, and was a salon owner. She took her love for the industry to another level when she became a cosmetology educator in 2014. She loves sharing her knowledge with future cosmetologists. "It's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together." Michele loves spending time at the beach and traveling with her family and dogs.
Jenna Petrow
Educator
Jenna has 15 years experience in the beauty industry. She has worked behind the chair and loves to share her knowledge with the up and coming stylists. In the year 2013 Jenna completed the Teacher Training program here at PB to become a licensed educator. Jenna loves to share her experience, knowledge, and passion with students pursuing a career in cosmetology. Jenna takes pride in the education process and is especially proud when she sees students able to apply both curriculum and practical applications to become a complete stylist.
D'Jenaba "Sheki" Chappelle Brown
Educator
Sheki is our Part-Time Cosmetology Educator who has brought us not only a passion for educating but also an expertise in everything Cosmetology. She is a seasoned professional who has been in the Cosmetology industry for over 22 years and has been educating for 20 plus years. When she’s not at PB educating, she is behind the chair keeping up with the ever changing industry. In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Sheki’s favorite quote is “Live life and don’t let life live you.”
Valerie DeSimone
Educator
Valerie has been in the beauty industry for over 35 years. She has her Educators License in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Valerie has focused her career in Esthetics specializing in Skin Care, Make-up, and Massage Therapy. Before becoming an Educator, Valerie worked in Spas in the Cherry Hill area and also did editorial make-up and Fashion shows throughout the Delaware Valley. Valerie realized her passion lied with teaching and has been an Educator since.
Gino Giannini
Educator
Gino has been working in the Cosmetology industry for over 50 years. He is the owner of Gino’s Hairstyling in Wesmont, NJ and serves as a NJ State Board of Cosmetology examiner. Gino also holds a position on the Advisory Board of the NJ State Board of Cosmetology. A true “Renaissance Man”, he loves to read, garden, go to the theater and try new restaurants.
Denise Randon
Educator
Denise has a degree in Fine Arts and is a master colorist. She enjoys teaching students to formulate hair color. She has been a stylist/colorist for 30 years. In her spare time she enjoys exercising and volunteering for various charities.
Jackie Traino
Educator
With over 20 years in many facets of the industry including being behind the chair, managing a salon, and educating, Jackie’s hope is to inspire future beauty professionals to pursue their dreams, whatever they choose to become in this amazing field. When Jackie isn’t educating our students she enjoys going to the beach and playing with her dog. Jackie’s favorite quote is, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them”- Walt Disney
Jennifer Gallo
Admissions Representative
Jennifer Gallo is a Admissions Representative at PB Cosmetology Education Centre. She is a 2019 graduate of PB's Cosmetology Program and is a Licensed Cosmetologist. She is a makeup enthusiast and avid over of all things beauty. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping and spending time with her cats.