What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
While visiting Fort Benning Army Base in Columbus, Georgia, I had the opportunity to live the life of a solider. I shot and assembled M16's, practiced jujutsu moves, walked in formation, ate the "chow", and finally I had to do the obstacle course. Being that I am deathly afraid of heights, the obstacle course was a HUGE challenge. I had to climb the ladder, walk across the rope and then repel 80 feet to the ground. It took me 20 minutes to finally go over the edge and when I reached the ground, I had tears in my eye. But, I survived!!!

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?.
High School: Warner Robins High School; Year Completed: 2002 Degree: Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
College: Valdosta State University; Area of Study: Education; Year Completed: 2006;

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Outstanding Work in the area of Service recognized by Georgia State Legislature
University Leadership Award
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Honorary Team Captain for the Atlanta Braves
Featured Mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization
Military Commissary Scholarship
HOPE Promise Scholarship Recipient

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Yes, I work part-time for the Georgia Association of Educators

What are your strongest talents?
One of my strongest talents is being able to eat a dozen chocolate Krispy Kreme donuts in one day all by myself - yummy! On a more serious note, I believe that another of my strongest talents is the ability to relate to and teach children. I truly believe that one of my main callings in life is to provide for children in some manner, whether it is teaching them math, mentoring in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization, or visiting their schools as Miss Georgia USA.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
Being the first person on either side of my family to graduate from college makes me especially proud. However, graduating with honors and paying my own way through college, makes me even more proud. Education really is possible for everyone.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Reading
Hot Power Yoga
Playing games with my family and friends, especially SPOONS!
Watching classic movies like "An Affair to Remember"
Going to the range and shooting my handgun
Playing with my dog, Percy

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
Traveling as a child helped me to be an easy going and adaptable person that can be comfortable in any situation. Also, being from a blended family gives me the ability to relate to people with different backgrounds. I want the judges to know I believe my life has made me a well rounded person that would make a great Miss USA.