Mission
To provide quality education in the field of electrology. We provide the most modern equipment available on the market today coupled with world renowned, knowledgeable instructors. At IDEA, we prepare students to meet the demands of the public, the most demanding employers, and to become a true professional within this field.
Philosophy
At IDEA we believe in giving our students the most complete, state-of-the-art education encompassing the latest technologies and knowledge available in the field of Electrology today. We believe that exceptional up-to-date personalized instruction from qualified educators, modern equipment and learning tools and networking opportunities are what allow students to excel in our program and go on to become top electrologists in the field.
Académie Dectro Partner School
IDEA is partnered with Académie Dectro, who provides training to thousands of beauty professionals in hair removal and aesthetic care. Académie Dectro has a strong international reputation in teaching the latest techniques on top-of-the-line, leading-edge hair-removal technology. IDEA teaches an electrolysis curriculum provided by Académie Dectro.
Our Executive DIRECTORs
Our Executive Directors make the difference. They genuinely care about your success and have the experience to prepare you for a career in electrology. They are knowledgeable, certified professionals who want to insure you receive the highest quality education.
Liz Stapleton, CPE
Executive Director/Instructor
Licensed and Professional Electrologist with over 20 years’ experience, Liz owns and operates a successful electrolysis practice and med-spa in Bloomingdale, IL. She served as past President of Electrology Association of Illinois and also served on the Electrology Association of Illinois executive Board for over twenty years. Liz has a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Kelly Morrissy, CPE
Executive Director/Instructor
Learning Electrology in 1986 by responding to an ad in the paper, Kelly started her career at Gregory Systems and soon went on to work for herself only 4 years later. Her small business soon expanded to a business that now employs eight electrologists, two of which are also estheticians and two friendly front staff members. Seeking to further her education and involvement in the field of Electrology, Kelly became an AEA member in 1995. Today Kelly is a Certified Professional Electrologist, President of the Electrology Association of Illinois and co-owns Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy. Kelly is constantly striving to innovate in the field by collaborating with the manufacturing companies at the heart of it all.
Lourdes Cornelius, LE
Executive Director/Instructor
Lourdes became an Electrologist in 2014. Since then, she has devoted her time to educating the market, mentoring new electrologists, and presenting at industry conferences. Lourdes' practice includes 2 offices and several electrologist contractors. She has been serving on the Electrology Association of Illinois since 2017 in various roles such as Advisory, Bylaws chair, Vice President and President. Lourdes graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelors in International Business, and a Masters of Business Administration from Lake Forest School of Management.
Dorlisa L. Walker, LE
Executive Director/Instructor
Lisa started her journey as an electrologist by first being a client, and when she learned that electrolysis is the only FDA approved method to permanently remove hair and saw that the treatments actually worked for her—she knew this was the new profession for her. After she started her own electrolysis business in Schaumburg and received her electrologist license, she now has a very successful company. Lisa serves on the Electrology Association of Illinois as the Membership Chair and now she is one of the newest owners of the Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy (IDEA).
Location Information
Address
1100 Jorie Boulevard
Suite 132
Oak Brook, IL. 60523
Parking
Free parking available. Park in the back of the building and enter into the lobby in the lower level. You can take the staircase on the left to the first floor or take the elevator to the first floor. Follow directions for Suite 132.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Any appointments needed outside this availability can be requested by emailing info@WelcomeToIDEA.com
Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools on the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy is not accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accrediting body.
STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY
IDEA strives to provide you with an appropriate learning environment. If any student experiences otherwise, we encourage open communication. IDEA will openly listen to any complaints and concerns that are brought to the faculty, staff or administration involved. The school believes that many complaints will be resolved through an open, honest dialogue between the persons involved. However, if a student prefers, you may COMPLETE A COMPLAINT FORM ONLINE or send it via email to info@WelcomeToIDEA.com. Please submit the completed document to Liz Stapleton, CPE, if submitting in person or via email.
Students dissatisfied with this school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint with the school can file a formal complaint to:
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217) 782-2551
Fax: (217) 782-8548
TTY: (888) 261-2881
www.ibhe.org
Online complaint system: http://complaints.ibhe.org
IBHE Institutional Complaint Hotline: (217) 557-7359
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