A little about us...
Cecilia Romero -Hi , I am Cecilia Romero and I have been involved in the Cosmetology industry for 35 years in various capacities such as a Cosmetologist, Salon Owner and a Cosmetology instructor both in the private sector and now with APS teaching at the Career Enrichment Center for the lat 24 years.
I pride myself with providing the best Cosmetology education possible. To date, I am still active practicing my craft in a salon here in Albuquerque providing hair services to my clients. I feel this makes me a better educator as I can bring real life experiences back to the classroom and my students. I feel that in my career I have been blessed to have met so many people and students. I truly believe that I love what I do, and do what I love.
I look forward to teaching my students every year and being able to share my knowledge.
Please feel free to share contact me at anytime.
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Judy Jaramillo- My name is Judy A. Jaramillo, I team teach with two other teachers in the cosmetology class at CEC. I began teaching at CEC in 2007. I have successfully obtained my NM Master Barber/Cosmetology License. My background has been teaching at the local beauty colleges since 1995. I have specialized in preparing barber and beauty colleges students for the NM state exam. I have enjoyed a change of environment when I began teaching at CEC. I have enjoyed not only working with, but sharing the excitement I have had in the beauty profession. My goal as a teacher is to plant the seed and watch each student grow in their own creative way.
James Soto
Hello, My name is James and I am one of the instructors/teachers here at CEC. I have been blessed to work here with 2 other very talented colleges. After being an instructor in the beauty colleges for 5 years, My path has lead me here to CEC, now for six years, I have been in the beauty industry for 21 wonderful years. I am a business owner and I still work behind the chair in a small local salon. I thank you for the opportunity to work with your student and hope to ignite the fire that burns within them for the passion that they have for our industry.
Greetings! I'm thrilled to say this is my 1st year teaching high school Cosmetology at CEC. As a former CEC Cosmetology student, I can testify to the Cosmetology Program's unique structure. It is a very well-rounded program, and I am very grateful and excited to be part of this up-and-coming program with a solid team of instructors.
It is also essential to stay up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and needs of our continuously changing industry. I have instructional experience with middle school, High school, and Beauty College students and 15+ years of experience behind the chair in a full-service salon.
I have a passion for working with our youngest learners!! Strengthening each young adult's growth in all areas —academic, social, language, and motor—is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a fellowship of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.