Advanced Practice Esthetician
Rhonda Besel - Cosmetology Faculty
Phone: 507-433-0649
I am an alumnus of Riverland Cosmetology. In fact, all the teachers in Riverland's Cosmetology program are alumni of Riverland's program. I started my Cosmetology career in the very same facility that I now teach in. I worked for several years at Regis Hairstylists in Austin. I eventually started working as a substitute teacher and an lab assistant in the Cosmetology Department at Riverland. The part time work eventually opened the door for a full-time faculty position. I always wanted to be a teacher, I just never imagined I would be a Cosmetology teacher.
I love the Cosmetology industry and I love being able to teach students the skills they will need to grow in an exciting career! I always keep one thing in mind when teaching students; what is best for the student and that can look very different for each student. I love seeing students grow both professionally and personally while they are in Riverland's Cosmetology program.
I also believe that all students can learn, and they should feel safe and valued while doing so. Every student has the potential to do well. It is my job as an educator to figure out how each of my students will best learn in the Cosmetology program. I work very hard to meet students where they are and help them move forward from there. Each student brings something unique to my classroom and for that, I feel honored to be given the opportunity to lead them on their educational journey.
Lisa Simon - Cosmetology Faculty
Phone: 507-433-0635