Miss Rome's Teen

💪🏼✨ HAPPY NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY!!!

Being part of the Miss America Organization has taught me that being your best self is about so much more than what you see in the mirror. It’s about taking care of your mind, your body, and your heart so you can show up as the best version of YOU.

I’m learning that being fit isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being strong, healthy, active, and taking care of the body I’ve been given. Whether I’m playing tennis, working out, practicing Pilates, or simply making healthy choices, I’m learning to listen to my body and give it what it needs.🫶🏼

Living with a tree nut allergy has also taught me to be intentional about what I put into my body and to always be aware of what I’m eating. Taking care of yourself looks different for everyone, and for me, it means finding healthy habits that work for my body and my life.🤍

I’m so thankful for the Miss America Organization and the opportunities it gives young women to grow in confidence, service, scholarship, and leadership while becoming the best version of themselves.

Here’s to being strong, staying active, taking care of ourselves, and becoming the best YOU!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing director, Mrs. Andrea! 🎂💕 I hope you know just how loved and appreciated you are today!

I’m so incredibly thankful that you are such a special part of my Miss America journey. You pour so much love, time, and heart into this organization and into every girl you work with. You have a way of making each of us feel seen, encouraged, and believed in, and that means more than you know.

Thank you for always supporting your queens, cheering us on, and helping us become the best versions of ourselves. I’m so grateful for all of the memories, lessons, and opportunities you’ve already been a part of in my journey.

I hope today you feel just as celebrated as you deserve to be because you truly are so special! I love and appreciate you more than you know!
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Andrea! 💗🎉👑

There are some moments in life that you know you’ll carry with you forever… and this is one of them.🤍

I had the absolute DREAM of bringing Little Dolly Parton to life at Dollywood in Coat of Many Colors. For 6 seasons, I had the honor of having Dolly as my Dreamer in Chief, and for 2 of those seasons, I got to step into her shoes as Little Dolly. I still have to pinch myself when I think about it! 🥹💕

Dolly has always been so much more than a musician to me. She has shown the world what it looks like to dream BIG, stay true to yourself, give back, and use the gifts you’ve been given to make a difference. Her love for children, books, and literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has inspired so many little readers and dreamers, including me.

Looking back, I can see how much of that experience became a part of who I am today. My love for children, books, music, and storytelling has continued to grow, and it’s a huge part of why I created my Starts With a Story initiative. I hope to share that same love of reading, imagination, and BIG dreams with the next generation.💗

Playing Little Dolly was never just a role. It became a little piece of my story. From the page to the stage, I learned that every story starts somewhere… and sometimes the smallest dream can turn into something you never could have imagined.

Today, on 9/25 — Dolly Day — I’m celebrating the woman who has inspired generations to dream, believe, give back, and never stop being yourself.
Thank you, Dolly, for letting me be a tiny part of your story.
What a dream it was… and what a dream it still is. 🤍🎀

📖 Let’s talk literacy! 📖

One of my favorite things about reading is that a simple story can open up a whole new world.
Whether it sparks a child’s imagination, teaches them something new, or inspires them to dream a little bigger, there is truly so much magic in a book. 🤍

I put together 3 fun facts about literacy that you might not know! Swipe through to learn something new & see why this is a cause so close to my heart. 🥹

Because every great adventure really can truly… start with a story. ✨

What a beautiful evening at One Table Rome! 🤍✨

It was so exciting to spend the evening with my sister queens and meet so many wonderful people from right here in the Rome community!
From teachers and local leaders to law enforcement, elected officials, business owners, and so many others, it was so special getting to hear different stories and connect with people from all walks of life.
For one special evening, we all gathered around one table. 🍽️

Getting to share a meal right on the bridge in downtown Rome was such a beautiful way to celebrate the heart of our community and the people who make Rome so special.
It was such a sweet reminder that even though we may have different backgrounds, experiences, and stories, there is always something that can bring us together. 🤍

I’m so grateful to call Rome home and so honored to represent this incredible community. Evenings like this remind me just how special it is to be a part of it!
Home sweet Rome! 🤍✨

Reunited (at last!) with all my girls!!
Mrs. Andrea planned the BEST social media class for us so we could learn more about creating content, growing our platforms, and making the most of this incredible opportunity.
Thank you, Mrs. Megan (megtreg 💖 small biz marketing & social ), for sharing your knowledge with us! I had the BEST time!

And after class, Mrs. Andrea (our Rome MOTHER!) absolutely spoiled us with the sweetest gifts!
Home sweet Rome… I love you!🫶🏼

I was so excited to have the opportunity to meet with a representative from Global Game Changers at the Miss America Expo and learn more about this incredible organization! 💙✨

Global Game Changers means so much to the Miss America Organization because it celebrates the importance of education and the women who are making a difference through it. As a titleholder, I’m so proud to be part of an organization that creates opportunities for young women to learn, grow, lead, and make an impact.

I’m excited to see where this partnership takes us and grateful to be part of something that puts education, leadership, and making a difference at the heart of the Miss America crown!

I wasn’t born yet when September 11, 2001, happened.
I never saw the towers standing, I never watched the news that morning, and I never experienced the fear that so many Americans felt that day. But I have grown up hearing the stories.

I’ve learned about the innocent lives that were lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, the families who lost someone they loved, and the way our country came together in the days that followed.
Even though I wasn’t there, I believe it is my responsibility to remember.

Remember the innocent lives.
Remember the heroes.
Remember the families.
Remember the courage.
Remember the unity.

We may be the generation that knows 9/11 through photographs, stories, and history books. But we remember because their lives, their sacrifices, and their stories matter.

Forever in our hearts. 🤍🇺🇸

I wasn’t born yet when September 11, 2001 happened.
I never saw the towers standing, I never watched the news that morning, and I never felt the fear that so many Americans experienced that day. But I have grown up hearing the stories.

I’ve learned about the lives that were lost, the heroes who ran towards the danger, the families who lost someone they loved, and the way our country came together in the days that followed.

Even though I wasn’t there, I believe it is my responsibility to remember.

Remember the innocent lives.
Remember the heroes.
Remember the families.
Remember the courage.
Remember the unity.

We may be the generation that only knows 9/11 through photographs, stories, and history books.
We remember because their lives and their stories matter.

Forever in our hearts.

Miss America Finals! 👑✨

It was such a special night getting to watch these incredible women take the stage, but getting to celebrate our sweet Miss Georgia, Sophia, made it even more memorable.

Sophia, I hope you know just how proud Georgia is of you! 🤍

And a huge congratulations to our new Miss America, Regan Hutsell! 🇺🇸👑 She is truly one of the sweetest girls and such a light. She is so deserving of this title, and I know America is in the best of hands!

So thankful for the memories, friendships, and inspiration from such an unforgettable night! 🫶🏼🥹