Meet Your Team
Experienced educators and industry professionals dedicated to your success
Lorna Clowes
Founder & Director
Teaching Experience
Over 35 years of teaching experience in beauty therapy and massage education within the UK and NZ. A qualified Teacher with extensive expertise in curriculum design, programme leadership, and mentoring educators. Lorna has guided generations of students in New Zealand and Internationally and has graduates working all over the world.
Industry Experience
Fully qualified ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO Beauty Therapist, Massage Therapist, and Electrolysis Practitioner. More than 40 years in the beauty and wellness industry, including owning and operating several successful businesses. Lorna founded Elite International School of Beauty Therapy in Auckland (1998) and in Whangarei (2000), and established New Zealand's first dedicated Spa School in Auckland (2001). Opened Soul Day Spa in Tutukaka, Northland (2004) and Soul Day Spa in Kerikeri, Northland (2005). In 2009, founded Evolution School in Whangarei, expanding into Kaitaia in 2023.
School Role
Founder and Director of Evolution School. Provides leadership, strategic direction, and a supportive vision for the school. Leads with positivity, empowers the teaching team, and ensures programmes uphold excellence while supporting students to achieve success.
Passion
"Deeply committed to creating a gentle and inclusive learning environment that embraces all cultures and people. Passionate about helping ākonga succeed both locally and internationally, with a special focus on empowering wāhine (women) in rural areas to become self-sufficient through education and industry skills."
Sarah Redwood
Programmes Manager & Beauty Therapy Tutor
Teaching Experience
5 years of teaching and assessing beauty therapy programmes. Holds the NZQA 4098 assessment qualification. Experienced as Programme Manager, STAR Course Coordinator, and programme assessor.
Industry Experience
17 years in the beauty industry, including salons, day spas, laser clinics, and running her own home-based business. Former clinic trainer in advanced skin treatments and laser hair removal. Specialist in advanced skincare treatments.
School Role
Programmes Manager for the Beauty Therapy programme and Massage Therapy programme; tutor for the Beauty Therapy; STAR Course Coordinator; assessor. Provides leadership in curriculum delivery and ensures quality training aligned with NZQA standards.
Passion
"Dedicated to supporting students to grow in confidence, master new skills, and feel inspired about their futures in the beauty industry. Believes teaching is about building learners' self-belief as much as sharing professional knowledge."
Anna Furey
Student Success Manager & eLearning Support Tutor
Teaching Experience
17 years of teaching Beauty Therapy and Massage in New Zealand and internationally. Extensive experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, internal moderation, and e-Learning resource design. Skilled in developing engaging online content and supporting students in digital learning environments.
Industry Experience
Runs her own business within the beauty therapy and the wellness & relaxation massage sector, bringing practical industry insights into her teaching. Strong background in both beauty therapy and massage practice, ensuring students gain knowledge grounded in real-world application.
School Role
Student Success Manager and eLearning Support Tutor. Provides personalised guidance to help students navigate e-Learning, complete assessments successfully, and stay engaged throughout their studies. Acts as an internal moderator and assessment writer, ensuring quality and consistency across programmes.
Passion
"Known for her expertise with technology and online learning platforms. Dedicated to creating supportive learning resources and fostering student confidence, ensuring every learner has the tools and encouragement to achieve their goals."
Yvonne Palmer
School Administrator & Student Finance Manager
Industry Experience
Over 16 years of experience as a qualified beauty therapist, having successfully owned and managed her own clinic, Yvonne's background is in the beauty industry which gives her a strong understanding of both professional standards and client care.
School Role
School Administrator, student finance advisor and administrator and is the first point of contact for applications, programme briefings and enrolments. Provides support to students with Studylink and WINZ applications, and liaises with NZQA, TEC, Studylink and Public Trust, to ensure smooth processes and compliance. She is dedicated to guiding students through their journey and ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
Passion
"Dedicated to ensuring every student feels supported and guided through their educational journey, with a strong commitment to helping students access the financial support they need to succeed."
Adrienne Harrison
Far North Tutor, Kaitaia Campus
Teaching Experience
3 years of teaching at Evolution School. Experienced as STAR Course Tutor, Level 3 Certificate in Skincare & Makeup and Level 4 Certificate in Beauty Therapy tutor. Instrumental in establishing the first-ever Beauty Therapy programme in the Far North—a dream realised through dedication and vision.
Industry Experience
Nearly 10 years in the beauty and wellness industry, with experience in both clinic-based and home-based beauty therapy practice. A graduate of Evolution School who retrained as a mature student, studying whilst pregnant with her youngest son and also raising her older son; bringing authentic lived experience to her teaching.
School Role
Far North Tutor and Kaitaia Campus Lead. Delivery of Level 3 Skincare & Makeup Programmes and Level 4 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Programmes in Kaitaia, aswell as the STAR Course Tutor for Far North High Schools. Adrienne ensures quality teaching aligned with NZQA standards. Adrienne is focussed on bringing Evolution School to the Far North community.
Passion
"Passionate about seeing her ākonga (students) succeed and become self-sufficient wāhine, bringing new skills, knowledge, and opportunities to their whānau, iwi, and rohe. Her heart sings when she witnesses her students grow in confidence and realise their potential to transform their communities."
Dawn Mangu-Dawson
STAR Course Tutor & Level 3 Skincare & Makeup Tutor
Teaching Experience
4 years of experience with rangatahi visiting schools in Te Tai Tokerau from Otamatea to Pawarenga, and everywhere in between. Engaging with our community and delivering courses throughout the rohe.
Industry Experience
Certified Beautician, Masseuse, and Nail Tech who has been in the industry for 10 years. Owns and operates her own Nail Technology business, and is a Kairomiromi practitioner.
School Role
Face to face engagement with rangatahi and creating relationships within the community. Attendee of NorthCATE Careers Expo Events, and kaiako to 100's of tauira.
Passion
"Whakamana; nurturing confidence and self-esteem, acting with respect to allow others to reach their potential."
Heather Pryor
Quality Assurance Lead
Teaching Experience
Over 40 years of experience across teaching, curriculum advising, administration, and management, bringing a wealth of knowledge from New Zealand's education sector. Her career has spanned secondary schools, polytechnics, and universities in Auckland, as well as her current role at Evolution School. Roles have included classroom teacher, learning support tutor, academic development advisor, faculty registrar, and academic quality assurance lead.
Industry Experience
Extensive experience in education sector leadership and quality assurance across New Zealand's tertiary institutions, bringing deep expertise in compliance, programme development, and educational excellence.
School Role
As Quality Assurance Lead, Heather works closely with staff to ensure all teaching and assessment practices meet NZQA requirements. She collates programme information and reports to NZQA on the achievements of the school, its programmes, and its graduates.
Passion
"Contributing to the success of the students, staff and the education organisations."
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