WE DO ALL THINGS CREATIVE
“We did not build House of Selah so people would admire the building. We built it so people would discover what they were capable of becoming.” — Selah
I wish you all of the best.
Remember Your Power!
Tiara Crawford~Elmore
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DIRECTOR TIARA ELMORE
Ceo: Tiara Crawford`Elmore
Photo Credit:
Photo by Finally Focus
Makeup by Glammed By Chiku
Hair by Kimistry Beauty
Apparel by STRUT Boutique
The Academy was Created by Ceo and President, Tiara S. Crawford~Elmore.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team of instructors and mentors brings together a wealth of experience and expertise in art and technology to nurture the creativity and skills of our students.
Creative Art Director
Coach T.
Coach T is the Owner of House of Selah. She teaches in all things creative with a specialty in Fashion Design, Graphics, Modeling, Acting, and Event Production.
Catwalk Coach
Sparkle Looney
Sparkle is the owner of Blaq Monroe Model Training. She is the runway and fashion show production coach for House of Selah.
Catwalk Coach
Mary Addison
Mary Addison is a Selah Alumni who went through model training and many years later returned to pay it forward to up and coming bright models.
Catwalk Coach
Akasha Landry
Akasha is a Selah Alumni who went through model training and many years later returned to pay it forward to up and coming bright models.
Fashion Design Coach
KeVisha Cyrus
KeVisha is the owner of Queen KDeNay Clothing Company. She is the fashion coach for House of Selah.
Agency Photography Director
William Edwards
William is the owner of Finally Focus Photography. He is an expert at on the set coaching with talent and is an excellent mentor to our photography interns.
Regional Photographer
Don Francis
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Regional Photographer
Kenneth Allen
Kenneth is the owner Kenneth Allen Photography. He is an accomplished celebrity photographer based in Dallas, TX.
Local Photographer
Jessenia Ellis: Owner of JE Visuals LLC
Jessenia is a creative at heart who thrives on trying new things. She’s been passionate about photography and videography since January 2020 and is now expanding her artistry into set design. When she’s not creating, she enjoys staying active through working out and dreams of one day living in Europe—especially Frankfurt, Germany, where she visited for the first time in 2025.
As a proud blend of German and African American roots, Jessenia brings a unique perspective to everything she does. While she loves a busy, vibrant lifestyle, she’s also learning to appreciate the beauty of slowing down, whether that’s spending time outdoors, taking peaceful walks, watching animated movies, or catching up with friends over FaceTime
Cosmo Manager
Chiku Williams
Chiku is the Owner of Glammed by Chiku. She is a House of Selah Coach that trains students in the areas of Makeup and hair for photo shoot preparation.
Beauty Coach
Corliss Oates
Is a Mary Kay Sr. Sales Director who trains students how to perform skin care and guides them on makeup selection for their future makeup bags.
Dance Coach & Garden Guru
Marissa Joy
Marissa is the owner of Ma'at Dance Company. She is the Ballet and Creative Movement dance Coach at House of Selah. Marissa is aiso a farmer at Tulsa Farm Lab.
Dance Coach
Taylor Harvey
Taylor is the owner of Gifted and Noble Dance Company. He is the Hip Hop Praise dance Coach at House of Selah.
Visual Arts Coach
Eboni Iman Dallas-Ewing
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Health Coach
Dr. Smiley Elmor Jr.
Smiley is the owner of Smiley's Champion Fitness. A former contestant of Gladiators and Member of the International Power Team. Smiley is the fitness coach for House of Selah.
Meet Are Board
Tiara C`Elmore
Board Member
Dr. Smiley Elmore
Board Member
Keite Young II
Board Member
Larry Crawford
Board Member
Dr. Courtney Skipper
Board Member
Kenneth Allen
Board Member
Whitney Kendall
Board Member
Chiku Williams
Board Member
Lucious Thomas
Board Member
MarissamJoy
Board Member
Aquarius Taylor
Board Member
Larry Crawford
Board Member
Mission
Our Mission
Empowering Creativity Through Art and Technology
At House of Selah, we aim to empower individuals through innovative art and technology education. Our curriculum fosters creativity while embracing modern techniques.
Vision
We envision an academy that blends artistic heritage with cutting-edge technology, providing students with the skills to excel in both traditional and digital mediums. Our approach nurtures talent and inspires innovation.