Instructor Profiles

Emma Mathis is a Texas native and has lived in San Antonio since early childhood. She received her Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instructors license from American Beauty College. Ms. Mathis then received her Associates Degree in Applied Science from St. Phillips College. She joined Alamo City Barber College in 2011 and received both her Barber and Barber Instructor licenses. Emma has been an independent contractor at Shampoo Hair & Nails for 30+ years. Her favorite pass time is tennis and cooking.

Hondree Nance is from Lake View, South Carolina. He attended and subsequently graduated from Harris Barber College of Raleigh, North Carolina. Mr. Nance has been a practicing Barber for 26 years. Mr. Nance is a well respected Barber in the San Antonio, metropolitan area with well over 300 clients. Mr. Nance completed his Barber Instructor’s course at Williams Barber College here in San Antonio. Mr. Nance is married and has 4 children.

I am a San Antonio native and have lived here all my life. I have been married for 23 and half years and have 4 beautiful children and the cutest granddaughter in the world!I’ve been cutting hair for the last five years and I am former Alamo City Barber College graduate. I spent most of my career in the banking and health care industry until I realized I had passion for cutting hair. I started cutting my son’s hair and the rest is history! Now, as an instructor, I look forward to helping new barber’s reach their full potential in the barber industry.

Micheal, yes “Micheal” is from East Cleveland, Ohio and is an alumni of Alamo City Barber College’s June graduating class of 2021. He has a background in men’s fashion and has been cutting hair since the age of 13. After obtaining his barber license, Micheal decided to return to his alma mater as a Barber Instructor. Micheal enjoys spending time with his family and attending church on a regular basis.

Susan Montero is from San Antonio, TX. She is a U.S. Navy Veteran. She attended Coastal Bend Community College, where she completed her Cosmetology Instructor Program. Susan has been in the Beauty Industry for 15 years, and has been a licensed Instructor for 13 years. Susan is a Paul Mitchell trained stylist and instructor. She attended Alamo City Barber College to receive her Barber Instructors License.