Success Stories

Ms. Sophia currently works in human services for adolescents struggling with mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse. After five years of being their office coordinator support, as well as attending community college full time for Dental Hygiene and Business, Sophia decided to pursue her passion an began…

“Before I enrolled, I was a barista at Jitterbugs Espresso, and a self-proclaimed photographer and wanted more for myself and my fur child. Back in the day I would not only do my own hair, but my first “clients”, which back then were my twin sister and best friend…

Before enrolling in our Cosmetology program Ms. Lucy had just completed her high school career and was ready to dive into the world of beauty. “I basically grew up in my best friend’s moms salon, sweeping hair and folding capes. It was something I always knew I wanted to do…

“All through high school you could catch Tayler braiding everyone’s hair whether it was on the busses, at hotels or even on the bleachers. Currently working as a server in a Mexican restaurant, Tayler didn’t see her life going anywhere in Montana. Picking up and moving to Washington was one of those ‘big moves’ needed in order to pursue…

“Before I started with Evergreen I was working and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, I always had a passion for the beauty industry but never thought it would be my reality. I have always cut my own hair or my friends’ hair growing up so it felt an obvious choice for me…

“Before school it was all about the mom life. Having two beautiful children, I can say that I’ve been blessed to be a stay at mom from the beginning. I have always had a passion and interest in beauty school, but with as busy as it can be it was just easier for me to put myself and my needs on the back burner…

“Coming from a background of cutting all of my friend’s hair in high school, I was bummed that Evergeen were not offering a barbing program at the time so I reluctantly did the Cosmetology course, but for me it was a blessing in disguise…

“I’ve always worked in Sales and Retail Management prior to school and a few years ago my fiancé told me to check out barber schools, that I would be great at doing hair. In January 2019, we had a loss in…

“During last two years of high school, Ms. Karina Sanchez, participated in running start through Bellevue College up until she graduated from high school last spring.

“I have a passion for teaching, and taught partner dancing along with hosting social dance nights as a Dj in Seattle for the last 7 years which let me share my love for music and dance with others…