Owner & Instructor
Meet Ms. Duriya Caldwell, known as The EarthlyGoddess. She is the owner and instructor for The Black Pearl Nail Academy (TBPNAcademy), the first full service specialty manicuring school in Tennessee.
Duriya has over 30 years experience as a manicurist with 20 plus years licensed. She holds a master’s degree in business management and serves as an active licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). Duriya utilizes her extra skills to fuel her passion for the nail industry and to work hard to build #Nailationships and provide excellent services to her own clients while educating them and the public about TRUE healthy nail care. Duriya felt that it was only befitting that she open TBPNAcademy so that she could offer her talent and knowledge to those desiring to progress their interests and skills in manicuring.
“Excellence Without Exception” is not only TBPNAcademy slogan, but it is the only way that Duriya knows how to provide education and services to Memphis, the tri-state area and the Whitehaven community.
Duriya has over 30 years experience as a manicurist with 20 plus years licensed. She holds a master’s degree in business management and serves as an active licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). Duriya utilizes her extra skills to fuel her passion for the nail industry and to work hard to build #Nailationships and provide excellent services to her own clients while educating them and the public about TRUE healthy nail care. Duriya felt that it was only befitting that she open TBPNAcademy so that she could offer her talent and knowledge to those desiring to progress their interests and skills in manicuring.
“Excellence Without Exception” is not only TBPNAcademy slogan, but it is the only way that Duriya knows how to provide education and services to Memphis, the tri-state area and the Whitehaven community.
Intake Coordinator
Meet Ms. Dallyssia Cooper who serves as our Student Intake Coordinator. She was born and raised in the heart of Memphis. Ms. Cooper is a graduate of Hamilton High School and THE Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is a Licensed Aesthetician that gained her licensure from the specialty aesthetics school "The Ivy School."
Ms. Cooper wears many hats at TBPNAcademy and works hard to advocate for the growth of the students. She enjoys working for TBPNAcademy and believes in our mission to not only teach professional skills, but to also inspire the next generation of Nail Technicians to completely pursue their place in this growing craft. Ms. Cooper believes that it is rewarding to meet future nail technicians at the beginning of their journey and watch them leave the program to become licensed, professional entrepreneurs.
Ms. Cooper wears many hats at TBPNAcademy and works hard to advocate for the growth of the students. She enjoys working for TBPNAcademy and believes in our mission to not only teach professional skills, but to also inspire the next generation of Nail Technicians to completely pursue their place in this growing craft. Ms. Cooper believes that it is rewarding to meet future nail technicians at the beginning of their journey and watch them leave the program to become licensed, professional entrepreneurs.
Instructor
Meet Ms. Margie Flowers-Young.
A dedicated Cosmetology Instructor of 39 years. Ms. Young began her career at "Stage 1, The Hair School" and spent the majority of her career with the Memphis and Shelby County School Systems. She has enjoyed teaching teenagers whom have now become successful, creative hair stylists, manicurists, salon owners and instructors.
Ms. Young has decided to surpress her retirement from the Shelby County school system to come and provide instruction for our students. She is a wealth of information and industry knowledge and a joy to work with.
Student Instructors
Meet Ms. Jacie Currington.
She is currently the night class student instructor at The Black Pearl Nail Academy. Jacie became a licensed cosmetologist in 2012 and has practiced nail technology throughout her career. She is the co-owner of Pretti Nails, a successful nail salon located in the heart of downtown Memphis.
Jacie embodies the mission of TBPNA with her dedication to teaching future Manicurists to be fully equipped with the skills they need to be successful in starting their nail journey.
Meet Ms. Arri Moore known as "The Nail Muva".
She is a licensed manicurist, salon owner and nail spuplier. Arri has 5 years experience in the industry and is determined to keep growing. Not only is she passionate about the craft, but seeing the growth from our students and other up and coming artists feeds her drive.
Arri finds it rewarding and satisfying to assist with the evolving of Memphis' Newest Nail Techs.
Her personal motto is, "No Tech Left Behind".