Mrs. Ohio America Pageant

10/27/2025

These are some of my all-time favorite (non-professional) photos from pageant weekend.

Of course they’re of my kids, so naturally, I adore them. But honestly, it’s deeper than that.

My kiddos watched the entire pageant. They saw their momma emcee on stage, speaking confidently to a room full of people all day and evening. My shy, skeptical little boy surprised me; he found the courage to walk on stage not once, not twice, but multiple times because he wanted to. He even grabbed the microphone and shouted, “O-H!” only to hear the crowd echo back, “I-O!”

Never in a million years would I have imagined him doing that… but he did, and he did it with excitement. Because he saw me do it first.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the most beautiful example of why this organization and this opportunity mean so much.

It’s not just about the crown and sash. It’s not just about wearing this stunning custom Jovani gown from . It’s about showing my kids that courage is contagious — that public speaking can be fun, and fear doesn’t have to hold them back.

This might just be my favorite reason for being part of pageantry — it truly takes the cake.

If you’re ready to show your kids how inspiring you can be, consider joining the family.

So grateful for all the incredible sponsors of Ohio America who made the Northern Ohio Pageant so special!

A huge thank-you to for sponsoring both the Ohio America Pageant and the Northern Ohio Pageant, and to for keeping my hair fabulous as always.

I may not have had our glam dream team and with me this time, but hopefully I’ve picked up enough tips over the years to hold my own! 💄✨

06/10/2025

Tipping my hat off to an incredibly special year 🤍💫✨

It is pageant week! 👑
I can’t believe the 2025 Mrs. Ohio America Pageant is just a few days away!
This year, as Mrs. Ohio America has flown by, it seems like just yesterday, that I was preparing to take the Mrs. Ohio America stage as Mrs. Cincinnati.
Now, a year later, I will be traveling to the state pageant to crown the 2025 representative.

I am so grateful for this year, the impact that I have made, and for everyone who has supported my journey!
Thank you for loving me, thank you for supporting me, thank you for seeing me! 🤍🥺🙏✨

To be truly seen in this world, is a special gift, and I am thankful to everyone who has gifted me in that way. 💝

Here’s to a beautiful final few days as Mrs. Ohio America!!! 🤍🖤👑✨

06/10/2025

It’s a great day to be a Middie! 💜
Over the school year, the Award-Winning, Middletown High School Band performed at our school and inspired the students with extra curricular activities that the students can join, such as the band. Activities like these, can give students self-confidence, friendships and new experiences.
Grateful that these Middies came to our school this day, and as I reflect on that day,
I reflect on this special day today.
Another Middie has made history! 💜

Congratulations to our hometown sweetheart, Kayla Harrison on the big win!!!🥇
Kayla Harrison wins Gold, and is the World Bantamweight Champion!!! 🏅
Also, a Olympic Gold Medalist, Senior World Champion, and three time Junior US Open Champion!
Kayla is a Congratulations, Kayla!!! 💜

Continue to inspire the future generations to dream ✨

It is a great day to be a Middie! 💜

06/09/2025

Continuing to put the title to work even after I give up the crown 👑

I am honored to share that I have been selected to be a Keynote Speaker at the 2025 School Success Conference!
As the Ambassador for The School-Based Center of Excellence, it is an honor to continue to advocate and amplify the voices of students and staff members.
It is special to be able to continue to utilize my voice in this way, for mental health awareness, drug and alcohol prevention, and to inform, educate, and fight for change.

Let’s continue to build resiliency through prevention. ❤️

06/07/2025

Can I call you Rose? 🌹 One week left to bloom before I pass the crown — forever grateful for a year spent sowing love, lifting women, and watching hearts blossom. "

06/07/2025

06/07/2025

Today, we wear the color purple in honor of Victoria Siegel, who passed away 10 years ago due to a drug overdose.

At the time, when first responders arrived on the scene, they did not have Naloxone in their medication bags.

Today, every first responder in the Siegel family’s home state of Florida carries Naloxone readily available.
This is all due to the immense work that the Siegel family has done to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic.

The Siegel family founded The Victoria's Voice Foundation in loving memory of Victoria.
This foundation has impacted the lives of many across the United States by advocating for change and providing educational resources for all.

We wear the color purple today as it is National Naloxone Awareness Day. 💜

I wore the color purple on stage at Mrs. America for Naloxone Awareness, and I wore purple because it is the school color of the community where I teach.
May we continue to educate ourselves and future generations on drug and alcohol prevention.

For more information about
The Victoria's Voice Foundation, their mission, and the opportunity to donate to the foundation to be part of the movement, you can visit https://victoriasvoice.foundation. 💜

05/29/2025

📸✨Mrs. Ohio America 2024👑

I have been told I was too much—too passionate, too bold, too emotional, too faithful.
But God whispered, “You are just enough for the purpose I’ve placed in you.”

This crown isn’t just a symbol of victory—
It’s a testimony of grace, grit, and the kind of faith that moves mountains.
To the little girl with big dreams, the mom balancing it all, the woman who prays in secret and shows up in strength…
This is for you.

I didn’t just win a title—I stepped into my calling.
And I carry every woman who ever doubted herself right here with me. 👑💫



Photo: Studio RM Photography

Dress: Henri's Henri's Pageant