 School Administrator – Cindie Law. While living in Alaska, Cindie sought to express her creativity. Owning a Bearded Collie, Barclay, she had no luck finding a groomer. This prompted her enrollment, and she quickly excelled, in completing the Professional Dog Groomer Certification. Cindie has also been a member in good standing with the National Dog Groomers Association of America since 2005. Cindie has both retail and management experience in the grooming industry. Cindie is the Principle Designated School Official. |
 Grooming Instructor – Ellen Hirschhorn is a professional groomer with nation-wide experience grooming on both the east and west coast. Ellen is a graduate of Distinctive Dogs Academy. With a diverse background in both the large corporate atmospheres and more personal settings, she can help prepare students for avariety of grooming environments. Ellen comes from a family of artists, and brings her precisely-honed skills and creative touch to Distinctive Dogs. |
 Grooming Instructor – Kari Rodowick has joined our staff to ensure the quality of our program. Kari has been employed in several emergency veterinarian clinics since 2002. She brings real world experience and has vast knowledge of the program. She graduated from the College of Southern Nevada in their Veterinary License Technology program. |
 Educational Director, Financial Aid Officer – Lucie Straub joined our staff in March 2008. She has an Associates of Arts Degree from the University of North Florida. Her love of animals, and wanting others to succeed in life, brought her to Distinctive Dogs Academy where she helps students fund their tuition. She has financial and management experience in the public and private sector of the business community. Lucie will always be open to any questions, concerns, or comments you may have and will work with you to get the funding you need to reach your goals. |
 Administrator – Lorelei Straub recently joined our staff to oversee the school’s administration. Lorelei
holds a BS from the University of Southern Florida and has many years of experience as an academic and
educational administrator. She is the current Designated School Official. |
