For the winner in pageantry and the winner in life!
EXCELLENCE Your Success Is My Goal
My story begins with my daughter and only child, Elissa McCracken, Miss Ohio 2012, shown in this series of photos above. The onsite photographer captured these moments in real time and her excitement was genuine. She entered the world of pageantry at the age of 12 and continued as a contestant until she reached her goal--the national pageant stage.
As a lifelong educator, I was happily by her side, with support and knowledge for those eight years. Both my educational and experiential backgrounds allowed me to specifically help her along her journey, especially with the interview and paperwork process. After her path as a contestant ended because her goals were reached, my formal experiences as a professional pageant coach began. Now, I can use a decade of professional pageant coaching experience to help you!
YOUR FIRST VERBAL IMPRESSION Interview Prep
The saying is true. You only have one chance to make a good first impression. In pageantry, that first verbal impression is often in the interview room. Let me teach you the mental, verbal, and physical techniques necessary to make you successful during your pageant interview. Many of my clients come to me believing the interview is a question and answer “back and forth” session with the judges. I’ll teach you why this is the wrong mindset for you. Instead, you will learn how to set your mind, verbal, and body positioning to take charge in the interview room and master your fate at this important time.
Jaylen Baron - Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen 2021
YOUR FIRST WRITTEN IMPRESSION Pageant Paperwork
Let me help you understand the real importance of your pageant paperwork. Although different systems require paperwork of different lengths and complexity, it is often still your first impression you make on the directors and the judges. Let’s make it a good one! Even if you feel confident in your efforts, another set of experienced eyes might help you in ways you hadn’t contemplated. Set yourself up for success in the total package by ensuring that your pageant paperwork puts your best foot forward.
Interview Winner, Miss America Outstanding Teen 2021
About Me Dr. Helen K. McCracken
Your Professional Pageant Consultant
