School Personnel
Director
Ms. Teri L. Bialek  Teri L. Bialek - Originally from Long Island,
N.Y., now resides in Largo, Fl. with Lila and Pretzelle.
Her love for the Dogs came from her parents Blossom and
Don Bialek who showed and bred Irish Setters in New York.
Her influence from her parents and genuine passion for
dogs brought her to the dog show ring at ten years of
age. As the years went on she continued to show, groom,
and breed dogs of many types, winning in American and
International competition. Teri opened Grooming by Teri
in 1979 in Seminole, Florida, and Grooming By Teri II,
a full service salon in 1986, featuring boarding, pet
and show grooming, and retail supplies, in Largo, Florida.
In 1999 she incorporated the Academy of Animal Arts, Inc.,
where she is currently the Founder and Director. She attributes
her ability to teach from her knowledge and handling experience
of twenty plus years. Teri is making application with
AKC to judge basenjis, whippets, dobermans and poodles,
with future plans of all around judging. In the future
Teri plans to make application to judge AKC shows and
is currently approved to judge for CKC and NCA and has
judged sweepsktakes for AkC in three different breeds.
Member Of:
Doberman Pincher Club of America
Basenji Club of America
Tampa Bay Poodle Club
National Dog Groomers Association
Assistant to The Director
Ms. Joy Meinecke
Joy Meinecke - Assistant to the Director, resides
in Largo, FL with her husband Glenn, son Nick and their three
dogs; Mocha/Australian Shepherd, Echo/Australian Cattle Dog
and Scooter/Shih-Tzu.
Joy has academic background in finance, executive office administration,
accounting fundamentals, finance and computer.
Aside from Joys background in the business world, she has
spent much effort with the church and independently volunteering
and working with children and students. Her abilities to multitask
on a higher level, love for animals and students make her the
perfect fit for the Academy.
Instructional Staff
Corinne Carraggi-Hulett
  
Corinne Carraggi-Hulett - originally from Quincy, MA, now resides in Largo, Fl.
with her husband William, son Michael, and their new Standard
Poodle Jadda. Corinne has bred and shown Whippets
for many years and now is showing Standard Poodles. She
began her career in the Pet Grooming industry at the Directors
salon in 1993. She easily achieved her Complete Sixteen
Week Diploma and Advanced Diplomas at the Academy.
Corinne worked under the direct supervision of Teri L.
Bialek, the school Director, as an Assistant for over
a decade and a half and was trained exclusively as an
Instructor in 2000. Corinne has acquired the necessary
skills to teach Basic to Advanced Pet Grooming,
as a result of her many years of experience, education
and dedication to this industry. She has a passion for
animals and her enthusiasm and skills are passed on to
the students.
Veterinary Technician
Joy David
Joy David, CVT - Originally from Muskegon, Michigan resides in Clearwater with two daughters, one son, three cats and a weimaraner named "Clarry". In 1984 she acquired an AS degree in Veterinary Technology from Saint Petersburg Junior College. She has practiced 10 years as a veterinary technician. Animals have been a lifelong love for her, especially the geriatric. She can be found attending local cat and dog shows as well as agility trials. Joy is currently teaching a program at the academy, topics to include but not limited to medical terminology, physical exams, parasites and vaccines.
Guest Lecturer
Dr. Kim Donovan, Veterinarian
 
Dr. Kim Donovan, D.V.M - Grew up in the Tarpon
Springs, Palm Harbor, and Clearwater areas. She attended
the University of Florida as an undergraduate and received
a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology in 1990. She was
a medical technologist in Clearwater in a private laboratory
for 3 ½ years. She then attended Ross University
Veterinary School on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean.
She did her clinical year at the University of Missouri
School of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Ross
in 1997. She practiced small animal medicine in Liverpool,
NY for 3 ½ years. She then moved back to Florida
and is currently working at Oakhurst Veterinary Clinic
in Seminole. She currently resides in Clearwater with
her husband and 3 cats. Her hobbies include reading novels,
boating, playing tennis, playing piano, and working out.
She is looking forward to retiring one day on a large
piece of property in a small house and getting a horse,
goat, ducks, and many more dogs and cats.
Allison Blackmon CVT - At an early age discovered
her love for animals. Her first word was “dog,”
and always had goals of becoming an animal caretaker. In 2002
she enrolled in classes at a local high school, in Fort Pierce,
Florida for Veterinary Assisting. In 2006, she graduated with
her high school diploma, and veterinary assisting certification.
During High School she began doing veterinary assisting and
kennel attending in a private practice veterinary clinic. She
was an active member and president of her 4H club, along with
Girl Scouts, and Health Occupations Students of America club.
After completing her AA degree at Indian River State College,
she made a life changing decision to move to Pinellas County
and enroll in St Petersburg College’s Veterinary Technology
A.S. program. While completing her studies, Allison, took a
position as a Veterinary Technician at a local shelter. After
finishing the program and receiving her Certification from the
Veterinary Technician National Examination; she continues to
save lives at the SPCA Tampa Bay. August of 2010, she began
pursuing her BAS degree at St Petersburg College for Veterinary
Technology Clinical Care and Management. Allison feels like
she has a lot of knowledge and compassion to share in this field.
Currently living in Largo, Florida; she takes care of her five
“fur-babies.”
   
Dedication in Memory of
Peggy Brindley
"Peggy", Margaret Brindley - Moved to Belleair Beach
from Louisville, KY. Her background included Business Administration
and Higher Education while serving as Executive Secretary to the
President and Assistant to the Provost at the University of
Louisville. Peggy's fondness for dogs spanned her entire life. She
felt she had fulfilled a lifelong dream of working with dogs and was
pleased to utilize her business background at the Academy of Animal
Arts Inc.
Peggy has provided many years of service in many areas and was also
Assistant to the Director.
Peggy is sadly missed. |
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