Douglas Education Center

08/21/2026

✂️📚 Back-to-school ready! ⭐️

Today, our students at the Cosmetology Academy helped local Mon Valley students head into the new school year feeling fresh with FREE haircuts! 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️

We loved being able to give back to our community while putting our students’ skills into action. ❤️ Thanks for stopping in! ✨

*All services are performed by student stylists, all charges based on the reasonable price of material only. To book an appointment at The Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center visit dec.edu/services

08/21/2026

👹 Check out the classic creature feature, Dark Hollow!
The creature in Dark Hollow was designed entirely in ZBrush by Savini Instructor Jesse Lechok before bringing it to life physically. The 3D model was later used for compositing and animation.
Jesse also brought together an incredible team of current and former Savini instructors and graduates, including Jordan Patton, Chris & Deja Gilgour, Cody Ruch, Pru Dewitt, Matt Patterson, and Krista Montgomery, who all contributed to this project.
Don’t miss Dark Hollow!
🎬 In limited theaters & On Demand September 4, 2026
🍎 Pre-order now on Apple TV
📺 Available on Amazon Prime September 4

08/20/2026

🚨 NEW PROGRAMS ARE HERE AT DEC! 🚨

We’re expanding our Skilled Trades Programs! 🔧⚡️
Our new HVACR and Electrical programs are bringing hands-on training and new career opportunities to Douglas Education Center. Call and schedule a tour with Ashley today!
Get trained. Get working.
➡️ dec.edu

08/20/2026

Way to go, Kinley! 👏👏👏👏

You may have heard a rumor that Kinley Cummings has joined our Argyle, NY team...
..there's a "fiber" of truth to that.

Welcome Kinley to our Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) team at ADKS HQ!

Kinley Cummings is a creative and detail-oriented special effects (SFX) artist with experience in implementing practical and digital effects for film, television, and live performances. With a skillset that includes epoxy work, mechanical problem solving and repair, puppetry mechanisms, and set fabrication, she is passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling through innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Kinley holds an Associate's Degree from Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program at the Douglas Education Center.

Outside of the studio, you can find Kinley reading, writing poetry, hiking, attending concerts, or water-coloring.

Learn more about our FRP fabrication process in an upcoming post. In the meantime, let's congratulate Kinley on the start of her journey with ADKS!

08/20/2026

✨REMINDER✨
✂️ BACK TO SCHOOL FREE HAIRCUTS TOMORROW! 📚🎒

Start the school year looking your best! We're offering FREE haircuts for K–12 students at The Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center

📍 369 Schoonmaker Ave, Monessen, PA 15062
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

✨ Appointments are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome!

📞 Call 724-653-2188 to reserve your spot.

All services are performed by student stylists, all charges based on the reasonable price of material only.

08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Beauty & Wellness Experience! 💕✨

It was a great day filled with hands-on demos, helpful tips, and the opportunity to explore the beauty and wellness programs at Douglas Education Center.
We loved having you with us and hope you had as much fun as we did! 💗

08/18/2026

✨ TOMORROW! ✨
There’s still time to join us for our Beauty & Wellness Experience at Douglas Education Center!
Come explore careers in beauty and wellness, meet our instructors, see demonstrations, and get a firsthand look at what DEC has to offer.
📅 Tomorrow, August 19 1 - 4 PM
📍 Douglas Education Center
Reserve your spot today. We’d love to see you there! 💆‍♀️💄
RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pkR7LZnmZU?origin=lprLink

08/18/2026

🎀✨Week 4 of our Cosmetology looks! Students created looks to photograph inside of our on-campus diner & train station set!🍨✂️

Make sure to come to our student clinic to leave with amazing styles like these!

Hair by:payton


_.allaya16


Hailey Lauer
Ashley Sell

Hit that Follow button for more hair styles!

08/18/2026

🪞Healthy skin makes beautiful make-ups!🩷

📸Portfolio photos of our current Esthetics & Nail Tech students making everyone feel confident and glowing in their own skin!💄

Hit that follow button for more amazing make-ups and nail designs!💅

Make-up & Nails by:
Aundrea Newcomer

Myah Montero-Kasprack
Maya Lucas
Isabel Beatty

08/18/2026

🎉Student Appreciation Picnic was a success! 🎉

🍔☀️Food, fun, and games kept our students smiling all afternoon! It was a great opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate the hard work and dedication they've shown throughout the year! 🌭✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so memorable!

📸All pics can be found here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/douglasedcenter/albums/72177720335133724