ABOUT US
The White Pearl College was founded by an educator who previously taught in the full-time Esthetics program at Algonquin College. Following the discontinuation of that program, the vision for White Pearl College was created with the goal of continuing to deliver high-quality esthetics education grounded in real teaching experience and industry expertise.
Our team brings decades of combined experience in both education and the beauty industry, having trained and mentored hundreds of students throughout their careers. This background shapes everything we do, from the way we teach to the standards we uphold in every training environment.
Today, White Pearl College offers part-time, non-vocational certification courses designed for individuals who want to develop, refine, or expand their skills in esthetics. These courses are built with a strong emphasis on hands-on training, technical precision, and real-world application.
What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and mentorship. We believe that learning esthetics is not just about performing a service, but about understanding the science behind the skin, developing professional confidence, and delivering results with care and consistency.
Our approach combines structured learning with a personalized experience. Small group settings allow for direct guidance, individualized feedback, and a higher level of attention to detail. Every participant is supported throughout their training to ensure they leave with practical skills they can confidently apply.
At White Pearl College, we are dedicated to raising the standard of esthetics training by focusing on excellence, professionalism, and continuous growth within the beauty and wellness industry.
Meet Our Educators
Mariève
Mariève is the Founder and President of White Pearl College, an educator, entrepreneur, and industry professional dedicated to shaping the future of esthetics education.
With more than a decade of experience in esthetics, makeup artistry, film and television, along with advanced training in Canada and internationally, Mariève brings a strong combination of industry knowledge, creativity, professionalism, and real-world experience to education.
After eight years teaching in the Esthetics program at Algonquin College, she developed a deep passion for mentorship and for helping students recognize what they are truly capable of.
For Mariève, education is about more than learning a service or earning a certification. It is about building confidence, developing leadership, understanding business, and creating opportunities.
That philosophy became the foundation of White Pearl College.
Her vision is to develop professionals who are not only technically skilled, but prepared to think bigger, lead with confidence, build successful careers and businesses, and help elevate the beauty and wellness industry as a whole.
Mariève believes the strongest education does not simply prepare students for their first job. It prepares them for everything they may choose to build after it.
Lee-Ann
With 27 years of experience in esthetics, Lee-Ann brings elite expertise and refined leadership to the classroom.
She spent 14 years teaching esthetics and spa management at Algonquin College, alongside 13 years as a successful spa business owner, shaping both skilled professionals and thriving beauty businesses.
As the Lead Educator for Hand & Nail Care Classes at The White Pearl College, Lee-Ann sets the standard for excellence, precision, technical mastery, and truly transformational results.
Linda
Linda is a powerhouse in advanced skincare education. With 17+ years of experience, decades of industry expertise and a leadership background as Coordinator of the Esthetic Program at Algonquin College, she brings unmatched expertise to our facial program. Armed with a Diploma in Dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Linda is the expert formulator behind the skincare used at The White Pearl College. As the creator of DUCLIN Cosmetics, she brings science-driven, results-focused mastery to our facial classes
Donna
With over 13 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, Donna is the owner of Le Saphir Esthétique in L’Orignal, Ontario. She brings real-world expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset into the classroom at The White Pearl College.
Donna teaches spa and body treatments, with a strong focus on professional standards, client care, and hands-on skill mastery. Her approach is practical, structured, and industry-driven—preparing students to perform with confidence and professionalism.
Committed to student success and workforce readiness, Donna equips future estheticians with the skills, discipline, and mindset needed to thrive in today’s beauty industry.
Sarah
With over 20 years of experience in broadcast media, Sarah is a highly respected film and television makeup artist working professionally since
2003. Her expertise includes on-camera makeup, lighting, continuity, and high-pressure production environments.
She also specializes in bridal, red carpet, and editorial makeup, bringing precision, versatility, and elevated artistry across all settings.
A former makeup instructor at Algonquin College in the makeup artistry course for five years, Sarah trained emerging artists to meet real industry standards through foundation and advanced instruction.
At The White Pearl College, Sarah embodies the excellence, credibility, and real-world expertise that define our education.