Our Faculty
Leadership you can count on
Administrative Staff
Nancy Poole
Founder / President
Ms. Poole founded Strand College of Hair Design in March of 1993. She has been in education for over 30 years and is licensed in South and North Carolina as a cosmetologist and a cosmetology Instructor. Besides her education in cosmetology, Ms. Poole has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration and Political Science, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Human Relations and Conflict Resolution from Columbia College. She also attended Charleston School of Law in Charleston, South Carolina.
She has served on the Georgetown Hospital System Foundation Board, currently is serving as an advisor and on the IRC for the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology, as well as serving on the AACS GRC (Government relations Committee) for over 7 years.
Ms. Poole is frequently acknowledged for her work and various contributions to Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Toys for Tots, her work in church, as well as assisting local community kitchens. Strand College of Hair Design is a sponsor for North Myrtle Beach Humane Society and does fundraisers for the Joint Task Force K9s. Ms. Poole also contributes to NMBHS personally.
She has served previously as a member of the Pivot Point Advisor Board. Ms. Poole is presently the president of SCALP Associations which provides advanced and continuing education. She is also approved by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to teach the 45 Hour Methods of Training.
Further studies include training as a Pivot Point Instructor, a Milady Instructor Education, a Sassoon Educator, a Farmhouse Fresh certified skin care therapist, as well as numerous advanced color classes with Roy Peters. She has also written a book about conflict resolution in the cosmetology industry and is in the process of writing her second book, an instructional textbook for Instructors and Students.
Jordan Poole
Financial Aid Director
Jordan is a native to the Myrtle Beach area. He grew up in the education industry focused on Cosmetology. After graduating from Coastal Carolina in Conway, SC, he began his career with Strand College of Hair Design. Through hard work and determination he became the Financial Aid Director in 2015.
He attends Summit Leadership Days in Washington, talking to Senators and Representatives on Federal and State levels regarding occupational education and needs of our students, especially veteran students. He is dedicated to helping students with their financial aid needs as well as their career paths.
He is very active with fund raisers for SOWW that the College sponsors, as well as an active supporter of the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society.
Rosalena Miller
Admissions Director
Rosalena moved to Myrtle Beach in 2021 from Newark Delaware, where she is a graduate of The Schilling Douglas School of Hair Design and has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Delaware Technical College.
Rosalena has worked in the hospitality and customer service fields for over 20 years in many different roles. As the Administrative Assistant , Rosalena is able to use her love of the beauty industry and knowledge to assist students with their journey into the cosmetology field.
An avid book reader, Rosalena can always be found with a book in hand and spoiling her two French Bulldogs.
Educational Staff
Laura Causey
Cosmetology Educational Director
Laura is from Naples, Florida, but has been in in Myrtle Beach for over 30 years.
She has always had a love for doing hair and finally fulfilled her dream in 1996.
Laura is a graduate from Strand College of Hair Design. She competed while a student at IBS in New York, bringing back a bronze metal, and also competed as a professional in Orlando, Florida at Premier.
Laura’s extended education includes: Schwartzkopf color, Redken Color, Nick Arrojo razor cutting and is certified with Brazilian Blowout.
It is because of her love for the industry and her passion for education that she returned to Strand College as an instructor in 2018. Then in 2019 she accepted the position of Educational Director.
Laura still works behind the chair and loves to share her experiences to help future cosmetologists.
Dana Ashely
Cosmetology Instructor
Dana decided to go back to school and pursue her instructor license as she loves this industry so much that she wants to share this love knowledge, and passion with her students. For Dana it is not just about hair and makeup but about a great education that all students should receive in preparation for their career. Dana feels being a part of this journey is the best gift she can give to them.
Her extended education includes Paul Mitchell Color and Cuts, Goldwell Color, Redken, and Keratin Complex Straightening. Dana is passionate about her profession and she loves doing hair and makeup for weddings as well as bridal and talent shows.
Sheila N. Charles
Cosmetology Instructor
Sheila had the desire to be a cosmetologist at the age of 16 years old. She has been a cosmetologist for 26 years and cosmetology instructor for 14 years. Sheila loves teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. She has specialized training in hair and skin care. With a strong background in cosmetology, Sheila brings a creative approach to teaching, inspiring students to excel in the cosmetology industry.
Raven Greer
Esthetics Instructor
From a young age Raven Moore knew she wanted to be in the beauty industry. A native of Myrtle Beach, she has grown up doing makeup on herself and others through her love of dance and theater performances. In 2003 she began her Esthetics career by attending South Carolina Massage and Esthetics Institute, where she was trained in all aspects of Esthetics. She also began her partnership with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics which she continued after graduation, traveling all over the southeast as a featured makeup artist.
A year later, she moved to Johnson City, TN and continued her Esthetics education by attending Jenny Lea Academy. She then went to work at Refine MediSpa where she worked in all aspects of Medical Esthetics including lasers, chemical peels, and skincare. Her desire to further her education led her to her certification in Novalash Eyelash Extensions as well as becoming an Instructor Graduate from Jenny Lea Academy.
She has been an Esthetics Educator for over 20 years and has trained over 500 Estheticians and helped develop their careers. She expanded her resume in 2019 by adding a Massage Therapy License to her expansive certifications. She has also worked in the Carolina’s booming TV/FILM industry working as a Makeup Artist, including Special Effects Makeup. She is excited to bring her own specialized services to Strand College of Hair Design.
