Our Trainers
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Our Trainers
Unlock your potential with our team of top industry trainers at The Decorating and Staging Academy. Learn from our Master Professional Trainers and Specialty Trainers who bring decades of experience and award-winning expertise in interior decorating and home staging. Whether you’re starting a new career or looking to enhance your skills, our diverse courses—available both online and live—will help you succeed. Our trainers provide personalized coaching in business start-up, client projects, social media, and marketing to ensure you turn your passion into a profitable business. Connect with us to bring specialized training right to your area!
Sandra Racz
Executive Director Master Trainer
Warm, talented and down to business are just a few words students use to describe Sandra. With over 19 years in the industry, Sandra know what it takes to run a successful business. She teaches all certification courses, some continuing education classes, and workshop for fun and charities.
Decorating and Staging over 19+ years
Training over 17 years
DSA Curriculum developer
National Award Winner: Color, Decorating, Staging Speaker at National Conferences
Radio guest speaker Author of "The Decorator's Reference and Resource Guide."
Author of four staging books Published writer for industry magazines RESA Top 100 Most Influential Person on Home Staging
IHSAP, Best of Home Staging, Industry Leadership Best of Houzz.
Sandra@sandraracz.com
435-901-1205
Cheryl Cousins
Master Trainer
Cheryl believes EVERY room should be a “living” room; her passion is in creating authentic spaces and she’s been creating beautiful spaces for clients for more than 20 years. A native New Yorker and former corporate manager, she understands the process of switching gears and changing careers in pursuit of one’s passion and is pleased to inspire others to do likewise.
DSA Master Professional Trainer 17+ years
Owner of Cheryl Cousins Interiors LLC in Atlanta, GA
National Award Winner
DSA curriculum developer
Published writer for industry magazines
Former Executive Board Member of the Interior Design Society (IDS)
Former Adjunct Instructor at Georgia Perimeter College; Georgia State University.
Cherylrcousins@gmail.com
404-735-8457
Joanne Lenart-Weary
Master Trainer
Industry pioneer with 40+ years
Founder of The Decorating and Staging Academy. (originally One Day Decorating)
Creator of Confident Color System
Appeared on HGTV, ABC-WJET-TV, Good Morning Atlanta, and many regional TV stations.
Published writer for national and industry magazines.
Speaker at National conferences
Author of "The Decorator's Reference and Resource Guide."
Creator of the newly launched Decorating Zone for the home decorator.
joanne@thejlwcompany.com
814-440-3044
Katie Lockhart
Executive Assistant, IT Specialist
Katie brings a host of talents to The Decorating and Staging Academy. She started her career in IT working for various software companies. She is the contact for you during the process of setting up your customized iPad and all things technical. Katie provides support for our trainers and students during this exciting time of learning.
Katie has completed all training courses so she is familiar with what students need.
katie@playinparkcity.com
435-602-9524
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