2026 ASCP School Forum

Register Now for the 2026 ASCP School Forum!

Sunday and Monday, April 12–13, 2026 | San Diego, California

Join the premier event for skin care school owners and educators!
ASCP is bringing together passionate leaders from across the country for a powerful, in-person experience designed to elevate your school, strengthen your network, and spark new ideas. 

Space is limited—secure your spot and take your personal and professional growth to the next level. 

 

REGISTRATION:

Secure your discounted spot by registering today!
Special presale rate to the first 50 registrants: $149
Early-bird discount rate: $249 through January 31, 2026

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Event rate: $349 begins February 1, 2026
Premier School Rate: ASCP Premier School members received one (1) discounted registration at $149 when booked by January 31, 2026. Premier School members, contact your school liaison to register: education@ascpskincare.com or 800-789-0411

Cancellation Policy: Attendees providing notification of cancellation 60 days prior to the event date or earlier will receive a full refund. Within 60 days of the event, a 50% refund is provided.

LODGING:

Please note: Registration for the 2026 ASCP School Forum does not include lodging. Attendees qualify for a special $269 group room rate at the Rancho Bernardo Inn when booked online by March 10, 2026. 
Use this link: 2026 ASCP School Forum, and book early to guarantee your discounted getaway at this serene Mediterranean-inspired estate in the rolling hills of the San Diego's North County!

LOCATION:

Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
(855) 574-5356
General hotel information: www.ranchobernardoinn.com

Questions?
Email us at education@ascpskincare.com

SCHEDULE

*All times are approximate (PT) and subject to change.   

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wellness Technology Trends and Schools: AI, Robots, and Beyond
Sherrie Tennessee, Ph.D., CHE, Director of Education, SpaSOS

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Un-Session
Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ASCP School Resource Spotlight

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor of the Year Award Ceremony

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Toxic Leadership Disease: Diagnosing, Treating, and Transforming Leadership in Education
Ketia Bradley, Ed.D., Founder and CEO, Ivy Beauty Institute

4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Close and prize giveaways (must be present to win)

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Party and Vendor Showcase

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and welcome

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Level Up Your Brand: Six Lessons From Getting on Game Shows
Jenn Lyles, Executive Director, Beauty Schools Marketing Group

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Session details coming soon!

10:30 a.m. –10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session details coming soon!

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Farewell and prize giveaways (must be present to win)

Meet the Presenters:

Ketia Bradley, Ed.D., Founder and CEO, Ivy Beauty Institute

Ketia Bradley, EdD, is a visionary leader, educator, and entrepreneur with an extensive background spanning nursing, esthetics, counseling, and higher education leadership. As the developer of the Collin College Esthetics Programs and the Founder and CEO of Ivy Beauty Institute, she is redefining excellence in vocational and holistic beauty education through innovation, research-based teaching, and leadership development. 

A licensed esthetician and nurse with over two decades of experience, Dr. Bradley also holds advanced credentials in anger management, marriage and family therapy, and trauma-focused counseling. Her work as a national award-winning program and curriculum developer has led to the creation of multiple accredited academic programs that have achieved 100 percent student success and industry placement rates.

Jenn Lyles, Executive Director, Beauty Schools Marketing GroupBeauty School Marketing Group

Jenn Lyles is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with an expertise in vocational school marketing and lead generation marketing. She's helped schools across the country grow dramatically with her millennial and Gen Z expertise. She currently serves as the executive director of Beauty Schools Marketing Group, where she helps beauty schools grow with qualified leads and admissions coaching.

Maggie Staszcuk, Program Director, ASCP

Maggie Staszcuk has been a licensed esthetician since 2006 and is the program director for Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP). With nearly two decades of experience in the beauty industry, her career spans spa and medical esthetics, curriculum design, instructor training, and school leadership. Prior to ASCP, she directed education for a prominent esthetics school in Colorado, where she supported both instructor development and student success.

Maggie works closely with estheticians, schools, and industry partners to create education and resources that strengthen professional growth across the field. She also cohosts ASCP Esty Talk and The Rogue Pharmacist podcasts, where she bridges skin science, real-world practice, and practical business strategy for today’s esthetics professionals.

Sherrie Tennessee, Ph.D., CHE, Director of Education, SpaSOS

Sherrie Tennessee combines scientific expertise from Johns Hopkins University with over 20 years in wellness and hospitality. A former researcher turned wellness innovator, she’s worked as a massage therapist, spa owner, and educator. With three published books and a PhD in hospitality administration specializing in wellness tourism and technology, she bridges traditional hospitality with modern wellness approaches through publications, speaking engagements, and collaborations with prestigious organizations.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 EVENT SPONSORS!