The picture above was my reaction to seeing how many fantastic questions you came up with! You asked… I answered!
What has it been like adjusting to the job?
The adjustment has been blissful, exciting, and demanding. I teared up the first time a little kid cried out “Miss New Hampshire!” Am I exhausted at the end of the day? Sometimes. However, it is genuinely a joyous, blissful exhaustion - because I’m living a dream come true.
What is your workout routine?
I dance two to three times a week, and I strength train three days a week. Rocco and the amazing coaches from Integrity Health Coaching Centers keep me on track. Fun fact: I’ve actually gained two pounds! It’s all about the gains, friends.
How has the quantum entanglement have the potential to revolutionize our current understanding of the space-time continuum?
Great question. I will refer you to my respected colleague Dr. Sheldon Cooper for this question.
What is the importance of literacy and a strong education for children?
Strong literacy skills at a young age are extremely important for building a solid academic foundation and self confidence. I’m a huge believer in the saying that “college starts in Pre-K.” The more a child can develop intellectually and socially, the more confident and self-sufficient the child will be in school, encouraging the child to eventually be an autodidact (a person with the ability to teach his/herself). Being an autodidact encourages intellectual independence that helps students succeed.
What perspectives have you gained from participating in Miss America?
I love this question. Perhaps the greatest lesson I have learned is not to allow self-serving attitudes (sense of competition, etc.) impede on opportunities for personal growth, empowerment, or friendships.
What has surprised you?
The amount of support and love I receive as Miss New Hampshire. From texts from my “sisters,” to phone calls and letters in the mail to help me prepare for my Miss America interview, to thoughtful questions that people ask about my experiences daily. I am truly, truly humbled and I am so thankful to have so many amazing people in my village.
Who is your favorite author and what is your favorite novel?
Tina Fey’s memoir Bossypants
What advice do you have for kids/teens who don’t have higher education as easily accessible to them as others do (especially urban youth!)? How can you look for scholarships, and what should you be doing in middle & high school to prepare to get into and excel in college?
I would advise the students to talk to their guidance counselor. Depending on the school and the available resources, the student should be able to get valuable information from their guidance counselor regarding different postsecondary options and application processes. I would encourage the student to take initiative in planning their college application season, and ask their guidance counselor to make a “College Application Checklist” or timeline with them. If the student’s guidance counselor is not available for such counseling, the student could seek help from teachers, who, more likely than not, have a college degree. This, of course, is assuming that students know what higher education is. It is also the teachers’ job to expose their students, regardless of their perceived academic ability, to a myriad of postsecondary opportunities and options.
Is Jordan or Lebron the GOAT?
Gotta go with the OG, Jordan.
How have you made friends in the Miss America Organization?
I have made my best friends through the Miss America Organization. I was an anxious yet extremely driven teenager, who didn’t really fit in during high school. Thankfully, a friend of mine introduced me to the Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen program. I found young women I connected with through the Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen program, and consequently a place where I felt like I belonged. It truly is a sisterhood. Empowered women empower women, and I am confident that I am a better person because of the women in our organization.
Thank you so much for your fabulous questions… I’ll be sure to use your other questions in my next post!
