Deborah King is President of Final Touch Finishing School, which she founded in 1989 in Seattle, Washington. Deborah brings to the classroom over 30 years of experience in the image and etiquette industry. She is a member of the International Association of Protocol Consultants, certified through the Protocol School of Washington DC, a member of the Association of Image Consultants International, and is affiliated with the Conselle Institute of Image Management.

Deborah lectures around the country and is a frequent resource to the media. Her programs have been presented for public and private schools, numerous clubs, churches, associations, the University of Washington, and a host of businesses including Microsoft, Hilton Hotel and Boeing. Deborah's warm teaching style is based on the simplicity of kindness and respect, for self, others and property, which is eagerly embraced by individuals from five to seventy-five.

Deborah provides an approach to social interaction which carefully balances the rules of etiquette , the confidence of a polished image, and the kindness of manners. She believes that children and adults are successful when they can approach opportunities with self-esteem and abiding respect for others. Through relaxed, fun, hands-on curriculum students gain tools truly relevant to their lives, both personally and professionally.

Lisa Fischer

Lisa Fischer

Lisa Fischer is a certified instructor through Final Touch Finishing School and leads the youth programs in Seattle, Washington. Lisa is a member of the International Association of Image Consultants and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant where she trains contestants in the area of poise, grace, elegance and confidence. She teaches students why these skills are important to daily life – not just for the stage. As a former Human Resource Director in the hotel industry, she understands the value of presenting a polished image and possessing strong social skills in order to advance in the business world. The key is not just presenting a great first impression; it is presenting an authentic and lasting one. Lisa lives in Renton, Washington with her husband and three children. She demonstrates the same warm teaching style, based on kindness and respect, which Final Touch is known for.

Keitha Story-Stephenson

Keitha Story-Stephenson

Keitha Story-Stephenson is an associate and instructor with Final Touch Finishing School. Her background includes over thirty years of teaching and administrative experience. She has conduced motivational seminars, lectures and instructional training throughout the country.Keitha has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Education with a focus in Counseling with Adolescents and Adults. Her teaching and counseling experience brings a compassion and insight into her program development and presentation. She is currently completing her PhD. in nutrition.Having served as the Co-Chair for the Family-Community-Leadership Council, sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation, Keitha has a varied and multi- level expertise in development of corporate programming. Her hands-on approach to interactive teaching is enhanced by wit and insight into understandable and easily adaptive learning.

Linda Savage

Linda Savage

Linda Savage is a certified instructor through Final Touch Finishing School and presents many of the youth programs across the Puget Sound area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine, with a focus on special needs children. Since 1976 Linda has been involved with public and private education and continues to serve as a substitute teacher for K-12th grade. She certainly is no stranger to the classroom. As a former representative of one of the top three cosmetic companies in the world, Linda is well equipped to share her vast knowledge of skin care and cosmetics with her students. Linda and her husband, Dan, a Naval flight officer, have enjoyed diverse cultures and environments as they moved across the United States and around the world. They chose to settle in Snohomish, Washington, where they raised their daughter and are now enjoying the teen years with their son. Linda, Dan, and their son are intimately involved with the Boy Scouts of America.