Biography
Elizabeth McGlynn has been involved with Pageantry for more than 19 years. She was
certified by the Miss America System and attended the National Judges School in
Atlanta, Georgia in 1992. She has presented seminars and workshops on Interview
and Application Preparation and been a judge, consultant and resource to pageant
directors in numerous pageant systems throughout the country. Elizabeth has
helped many young women in their quest for local, state and national titles in
systems such as National American Miss, National American Coed, America’s
National Teenager, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, America’s Outstanding Teen and Miss
America.
She was
on the Board of Directors for the Miss New London Scholarship Program, a
preliminary for Miss Connecticut America.
She was
featured in an article entitled “Try a Pageant!” in the Summer 2008 Issue of
Almost Famous Magazine as well as an article entitled “Beauty Queen Business
– The Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing With Pageant Girls” in the July/August 2007
issue of
Vows: The Bridal & Wedding Business Journal.
Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from
Eastern Connecticut State University and her Masters in Education from the
University of Connecticut. She was an educator for 31 years, having taught 4th
and 5th grades, Title-1 Math for 2nd and 3rd
grades, and was a kindergarten teacher for 25 years.
She has directed and choreographed many Award-Winning children’s,
high school and adult theater productions, earning a reputation as a children’s
advocate in the dramatic arts.
Elizabeth was nominated for “Teacher of the Year” and was involved in the
“Best Program” for the state of Connecticut. She was nominated for inclusion in
Who’s Who of American Teachers and was selected to be showcased in
the Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women
“Honors Edition” Registry.
She
was an advisor and mentor to numerous student teachers and interns. She has
served on the “Early Childhood Prevention of Failure” committee in her school
district to help promote the strengths of a child and early identification of
students at risk before they enter school.
She is
actively involved with the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society and St.
Jude Children’s Hospital.
“I believe in encouraging young women to see the
possibilities within themselves and have the confidence and persistence to reach
for their goals.”
- Elizabeth McGlynn
