Our Story
The Art of Etiquette,
Taught with Purpose.
Providing comprehensive etiquette training to help individuals navigate social and professional settings.
Meet the Founder
Adrianne Hooker
Adrianne Hooker is a highly qualified etiquette and protocol expert, trained and certified by the esteemed Protocol School of Washington in 2005, a recognized leader in etiquette and protocol services. In 2024, she further enhanced her credentials by obtaining a second certification in corporate etiquette from the American School of Protocol.
As the owner of Great Lakes School of Etiquette, Ms. Hooker designs and delivers comprehensive programs that encompass etiquette, dining, leadership, and character development. Her curriculum is tailored to empower individuals with essential skills for personal and professional success.
With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Ms. Hooker has successfully facilitated programs focused on employability, the transition from school to work, and professional development.
Ms. Hooker holds an undergraduate degree in Educational Policies & Community Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as a Master's degree in Administration and Supervision from National Louis University. Her commitment to fostering excellence and professionalism in etiquette makes her a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
“Etiquette is never about rules. It is about the quiet confidence of knowing you are ready — for any table, any room, any moment that matters.”
— Adrianne Hooker, Founder
Credentials
Certifications & Education
- Certified Etiquette & Protocol ConsultantThe Protocol School of Washington · 2005
- Corporate Etiquette CertificationAmerican School of Protocol · 2024
What We Stand For
Mission · Vision · Values
To shape confident, respectful individuals by teaching social skills that are practical, lasting, and grounded in genuine consideration for others. We believe etiquette is not about performance — it is about character.
The Great Lakes School of Etiquette aims to instill confidence in children, teens and adults through comprehensive and interactive programming focused on building character, leadership, manners and civility.
Respect, confidence, grace, and authenticity. We hold these not as aspirational words but as the lived experience of every student in every class — the four qualities we teach and the four qualities we practice.
Our Instructors
The People Behind the Program
With over 14 years in early childhood education and etiquette teaching, Margaret brings extraordinary patience and warmth to every class. Parents consistently describe her as the instructor their children talk about for years.
A former school counselor turned etiquette educator, Daniel has a gift for connecting with teenagers on their own terms. His programs balance real-world relevance with the kind of polish that opens doors.
Victoria draws on fifteen years in executive search and leadership development to deliver corporate programs that are rigorous, practical, and immediately applicable. Her business dining sessions are consistently our most requested.
Our Impact
By the Numbers
How We Teach
Our Approach
Every program is designed for the specific developmental stage of its students. A five-year-old and a fifteen-year-old learn the same values through entirely different experiences, language, and activities.
We teach in context. Children practise at a properly set table. Teens navigate mock interviews. Professionals rehearse business dining with real crockery and a multi-course setting. Skills are practiced until they feel natural.
Correction here is always quiet and private. Celebration is public. Every student leaves each session feeling more capable than when they arrived — because capability, not compliance, is the point.
Every instructor at Great Lakes is certified by a recognized international body and brings real-world experience in their specialism — from early-childhood education to corporate leadership consulting.
What They Say
From Our Community
“My daughter has been talking about "proper fork order" ever since her first class. The change in how she carries herself at the table has been remarkable. I only wish I had found this program sooner.”
“I came in sceptical that a class could change how I felt in professional settings. By week three I was hosting a business dinner and genuinely enjoying it. Victoria is extraordinary. This programme is the real thing.”
“The teen program didn't just teach me table manners. It taught me how to walk into a room and actually feel like I belonged there. I used those skills in my college interviews last fall.”
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