Meet The Team at Blue Cliff Career College

Fonda Denney

LMT. Massage Instructor, Campus Director

Fonda brings to Blue Cliff a vibrant positive enthusiasm which is quite contagious. She works in Financial Aid, teaches massage therapy and Health & Nutrition. She is a 2002 Blue Cliff graduate and has been practicing and teaching massage students for over 14 years. She was educated in Greece, Saudi Arabia, and Alabama. She is such an inspiring instructor that it is not uncommon for her students to want more and more of her teaching and to want to train through breaks and past dismissal time.

Richard Denney

Massage Instructor, Campus Director

Richard has been practicing and teaching massage for over 23 years. He has worked on 1995 Olympic athletes, professional volleyball players and has done significant amounts of massage in corporate settings. He has over 20 years of Education including a Finance degree and a masters degree in management. Richard graduated from Blue Cliff in 1994 and has opened up and managed 5 currently unaffiliated Blue Cliff Colleges. He is currently the Campus Director and President. He always starts his classes off with lively music (often 80’s), he has no rhythm, and tries to stump his students with “funny” riddles.

Tammy Dunnam

Admissions Representative

Tammy Dunnam is our Admissions representative. She joined BCCC in April of 2018. She comes has 20 years of customer service experience in the retail industry. A true people person and a great conversationalist, Mrs. Tammy never meets a stranger and becomes fast friends with each new student. She has a passion for people and this industry. A true southern belle, she resides in south Mobile county with her husband Jim, a retired Coast Guard Officer and a MCPSS high school teacher, and their son, Cameron.

Erin Hahlen

Cosmetology Instructor

ErinHahlen has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 17 years. She attended Bishop State Community College for her Cosmetology license and later went to Charles Academy to further her education and attain her Instructor license. She also works behind the chair at Southern Glow and helps at the Blowout bar for big events. She enjoys helping others learn their own way to achieve a new skill. The look on someone’s face when it actually clicks or they see a result they are pleased with is unmatched. Her love for the industry and passion and enthusiasm is contagious. She hopes to share the love for this industry with our students, and have them excited about their futures in Cosmetology.

Jerilyn J. Ladnier

Assistant Director of Education

Jerilyn is the cheerful voice of Blue Cliff and is often the first voice people here when calling for student services or customer service.

She earned her Associates Degree in Office Administration and has been an administrative assistant for 20 years (AtBlueCliffCareerCollegesince 2011). She enjoys working on the Blue Cliff team as we help our students achieve success in their field.

Vanessa Langford

Advanced Esthetician Instructor

As a Blue Cliff Career College alum and a graduate of the University of Alabama, Vanessa’s passion for teaching has been utilized in both retail training and development and in providing skin care services for her personal clients. After graduating from Blue Cliff, she transitioned that passion to instructing the future Licensed Estheticians. Her mantra of “prevention over correction” focuses on understanding what is applied to the skin and how it helps the body to repair itself. Vanessa works to connect with the students on a personal level and create an environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued, creating a classroom atmosphere that encourages students to actively engage in their learning process. She hopes to instill in the a sense of confidence and belief in their own capabilities. She has a genuine passion for Esthetics and works to make complex concepts accessible and relatable.

Patrick Mathias

Patrick Mathias was born and raised in South MS. A second-generation hairdresser, Patrick inherited his passion for the industry while working as a teen in his mother’s shop.

A 30 year veteran of this industry, with a background in retail, makeup, fashion design, theater, and extensive classes in hair coloring, cutting, extensions, hair straighteners, Patrick brings excitement to the classroom. As a former salon owner and stylist, he brings a real-world understanding to the lessons. He is a true believer in continued education and a member of the Professional Beauty Association. Patrick has extensive training from the Wella Studio in LA.

Dr. Robert Saxon, DC

Anatomy Instructor

Fun, athletic, and full of life; Dr. Saxon has been instructing Anatomy andPhysiology and Palpatory Anatomy / Kinesiology since 2008. Dr. Saxon has been serving the chiropractic community for over 13 years and has a practice in Daphne. Dr. Robert Saxon, DC: has earned the following degrees:

Â· Earned his Doctorate of Chiropracticfrom the New York Chiropractic College in 2003.

Â· Earned his Acupuncture Certification from in 2009.

Â· Earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the Lock Haven University in 2000.

Samantha Thorne

Cosmetology Instructor

Samantha Thorne has been a licensed cosmetologist for 12 years. She has worked in both corporate salons and boutique style salons. After mastering life behind the chair, Samantha decided to go back to school to further her education and inspire new stylists as an instructor. Samantha loves to connect with students on their level, changing teaching styles to fit individual needs. The students respond well to her easy smile and encouraging instruction style.