My story begins with my daughter and only child, Elissa McCracken, Miss Ohio 2012. 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, with a specialty in educational leadership, I was happily by her side. 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 my formal experiences as a professional pageant coach began by request. Now, I can use over twelve years of professional pageant coaching experience to help you!
My Educational Background Relevant to your success:
Doctorate in Educational Leadership
University of Pittsburgh
MBA
M. Ed. (Reading Specialist) (the teaching of reading)
B.S. Ed. (Elementary Education)
My Professional Experiential Background:
Pageant Winner Consulting, LLC (Full Time)
Superintendent of Schools (Time #2)
Director of Graduate Programs of Education - University
Pageant Winner Consulting, LLC/Motivational Learning Concepts, LLC (Part Time)
Superintendent of Schools (Time #1)
Assistant Superintendent
Associate Professor, Graduate School (Concurrently with Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent)
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
High School Academic Principal
My Specific Professional Coaching Training:
(Certificated by the Association for Coaching)
Coaching Skills: Art and Mastery
Psychometrics in Coaching
Context, Culture and Positive Psychology: Reflecting on Advanced Practice
Your Body is Your Brain
