Lisa Pearce is a passionate and experienced educator who has taught at Sonora Union High School for nearly 20 years. With a commitment to helping students find focus and purpose, Lisa blends academic instruction with real-world wisdom, empowering students to take ownership of their future. She believes deeply in the transformative power of education, and her classroom mantra—“Work hard and be humble. Treat people how you want to be treated.”—guides both her teaching and her daily interactions with students.

In addition to her work in education, Lisa has worked behind the chair in the salon for over 30 years, continuing to maintain strong ties to the beauty industry. Her unique background allows her to connect classroom learning to career readiness, offering students authentic insight into professionalism, discipline, and building a successful life.

Lisa lives by the belief that there is no failure—only feedback—and works every day to help her students discover their potential.

Kelli Slater is a graduate of Sonora High Cosmetology Program. She has worked as a stylist/manicurist for nearly 30 years at a local salon. Kelli continues to bring “real life” experience to her students since she is still currently working behind the chair on a weekly basis. Her career is her passion, with an emphasis on hair color, cutting and waxing. She has attended many advanced level continuing education workshops and is passionate about the effect it has on beginning stylist as well as the seasoned stylist.
Kelli is married with two your children and a lifelong Tuolumne County resident. She enjoys traveling camping, atv’s and bike riding with her spare time. One of her favorite motto’s is “Nobody is ever born a great anything. People learn and develop skills.” She believes wholeheartedly in the Sonora High Cosmetology Program because of all the opportunities it has provided for her.