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I visited Dearborn Heights, Michigan

I visited Dearborn Heights, Michigan

We had a library storytime scheduled, but after the main library lost power (due to storms), I ended up donating the books and doing a meet and greet at the town’s other library and city hall.

STEM Workshops at Bon Lin Middle School in Tennessee

STEM Workshops at Bon Lin Middle School in Tennessee

I visited Bon Lin Middle School (where I graduated from in 2013!) to talk with students about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and host engineering workshops for three of Bon Lin’s STEM classes.

Science Storytime in Newburgh, Indiana

Science Storytime in Newburgh, Indiana

I visited Newburgh Elementary School in southern Indiana, where I graduated from in 2011! I read STEM books to the K-2 students and toured the school.

A Free Event at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland

A Free Event at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland

A free event at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland for families living in the Central, AsiaTown, MidTown, Hough, Fairfax, St. Clair Superior, & Glenville neighborhoods surrounding the Museum.

Science Storytime (and a flight) with Airway Science for Kids

Science Storytime (and a flight) with Airway Science for Kids

I stopped by Airway Science for Kids, a nonprofit that promotes STEAM education and aviation access for underserved youth. I read ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’ to kids at their Open Science Saturday and took a flight with their staff!

Arapahoe County Fair in Colorado

Arapahoe County Fair in Colorado

Quilts of Valor is an organization created to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts.” I got to sew a quilt block and helped present two veterans with Quilts of Valor at a ceremony. After, I attended a Mutton Bustin’ event!

Visiting the Children’s Hospital in Anchorage

Visiting the Children’s Hospital in Anchorage

I met some wonderful kids at the Children’s Hospital at Providence in Anchorage, Alaska! We read Rosie Revere, Engineer together and each kid picked out a STEM book from Art Technically to take home.

Barbie Butterfly Photoshoot

Barbie Butterfly Photoshoot

Check out this gorgeous pink butterfly gown by Aleta! Photos by Christy Portrait Reflections in Richmond, Virginia.

COLE Foundation Fundraiser

COLE Foundation Fundraiser

The COLE Foundation (children’s organization of lending equipment) provides adaptive equipment (such as wheelchairs, walkers, and activity chairs) to children in need. I participated in the COLE Foundation’s first annual Wheels for Freedom motorcycle ride and fundraiser in Prescott, Wisconsin.

Vegas Trip

Vegas Trip

I visited the Venetian and Imaginarium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Myrtle Beach International Culture Festival

Myrtle Beach International Culture Festival

Miss South Carolina US and I hosted a STEM table at the Myrtle Beach International Culture Festival! We signed autograph cards and handed out STEM prizes to kids attending the festival.

Turtle Talk with the Sunset Beach Turtle Watch

Turtle Talk with the Sunset Beach Turtle Watch

t the Sunset Beach Turtle Watch Sunday Turtle Talk, Miss South Carolina United States and I talked with community members, signed autograph cards, and handed out turtle goodies to kids! I also read “I’II Follow The Moon” which donates proceeds to sea turtle conservation nonprofits.

Storytime at the Hamburg Public Library in Iowa

Storytime at the Hamburg Public Library in Iowa

Big thanks to the Hamburg Public Library in Iowa for hosting a STEM Storytime with me! I read “How to Code a Sandcastle” and gave out science goodies including mini kinetic sand buckets!

Storytime at the Lordsburg-Hildago Library in New Mexico

Storytime at the Lordsburg-Hildago Library in New Mexico

I had the honor of visiting the Lordsburg-Hildago library in New Mexico to host a STEM storytime! I read “An Astronaut with a Song for the Stars” about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut and former director of Johnson Space Center.

May Photoshoots

May Photoshoots

May photos from Hannah Clair Townsley photography in Memphis and from Overton Park.

Visit to Johnathan Kayne’s Studio with the United States Queens

Visit to Johnathan Kayne’s Studio with the United States Queens

Project Runway star Johnathan Kayne designs the Miss United States opening number dresses every year, and I was so excited to go to his Nashville studio to pick up a few gowns and design a custom opening number dress for the competition in October!

Pat Tillman Honor Run in NYC

Pat Tillman Honor Run in NYC

I visited NYC for the Pat Tillman Honor Run! The 4.2 mile race and after-party/raffle raised $20,000 for the Pat Tillman Foundation which honors Pat Tillman’s legacy by awarding scholarships to outstanding military service members and veterans.

March Photoshoots

March Photoshoots

March photos from Heather Strickland photography in Memphis, Andy Jones in DC, and NYC!

NYC Trip with Ms. New York

NYC Trip with Ms. New York

Ms. New York and I spent the weekend together in the city and saw Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway!

Valentine’s Day Cards for Meals on Wheels 2023

Valentine’s Day Cards for Meals on Wheels 2023

“Love Letters” is an Art Technically workshop that teaches students introductory coding through creating Valentine’s Day cards that are then printed and donated to senior meal delivery services. This year was the seven-year anniversary of the Love Letters project!

Valentine’s Day Party at the Bennington Senior Center

Valentine’s Day Party at the Bennington Senior Center

I had so much fun visiting seniors and giving out Valentine’s Day cards at the Meals on Wheels program in Bennington, Vermont yesterday for their Valentine’s Day lunch! Homebound seniors in the program also got a Valentine’s Day card delivered with their meal.