How to Find Us
The facility is located at 975 Hwy 327 E., Silsbee ,TX 77656. Some people remember this location as the "Old Wal-Mart Building". It has undergone major renovations and is now the lab and classrooms for our school.
We also have an event center available for rent: Over 3500sq ft to host.Visit www.palmplaza.org for more info.
Accreditation
Southeast Texas Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The Institutions Cosmetology Program is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory. Complaints against this Institution may be addressed to the following agencies:
- Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation PO. Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711
- Council on Occupational Education, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Our Mission
The mission of the Southeast Texas Career Institute is to educate each student to function successfully in the career field of their choice. The Southeast Texas Career Institute has high expectations of the students and dedicates its efforts and resources to assure that each student will become a lifelong learner.
Administrative Information
School Owner:
Willam M. Bruce
Board Of Directors:
Willam M. Bruce,President
Ben Bruce, Vice President
Laura Bruce, Member
Lillie Cooper, Member
Chief Administrative Officer:
Lillie Cooper
Chief Financial Aid Officer:
Connie Stanton
Admissions/Registrar:
- Master Degree in Education
- Certified Principal
- Certified Special Ed.
Admin.Assistant-Accrditation:
Heather Foster
- Bachelor in Business
- TX Licensed Cosmetology Instructor/Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory
High School Program Coordinator:
Carrie Fountain
- TX Licensed Cosmetology Instructor/Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory
Cosmetology Director/Instructor:
Abrenda Murphy
- Licensed Message Therapy Instructor/ Texas Dept of Health
- B.S. in Speech

