Ms. Kennebunkport 2026

10/08/2026

09/22/2026

Congratulations to the newly crowned 2027 USOA Maine Teen, Miss, Ms, and Mrs. Queens!

What an incredible honor to share the USOA Maine stage with exceptional women! All I can say is WOW!

I love you all!

Waking up Monday morning at 5:00 am… no pageant hangover here!

Back to a full week of teaching fourth grade, training clients and….

THE NEXT BIG THING!

Monster Mash Bodybuilding & Fitness competition!
November 7th, 2026.

Training started today! No downtime here!

Let’s Do This!

09/17/2026

Once in a lifetime, you get to be with women who inspire you!
In four days I will have the honor of standing on stage with exceptional women who embody courage, strength and purpose.

Beyond grateful to have this opportunity with my amazing sister queens!

"Each time a women stands up for herself, she stands for all women." Maya Angelou

09/16/2026

"All our Dreams Can Come True if We have the Courage to Pursue them." Walt Disney

For many women, caring for others comes naturally. We give our time and energy to our families, careers, and communities, often placing our own health at the bottom of the list. We push through exhaustion, manage stress and anxiety, and sometimes ignore the signs that our bodies are telling us something is wrong.

As I prepare to step on stage in five days to compete for the USOA Ms. Maine title, my platform, Her Health, Her Strength, is all about encouraging women to prioritize their health first.

This platform is deeply personal to me as I lost my mother far too early from preventable health complications. Her loss strengthened my commitment to educating women to listen to their bodies, seek medical care early, and take an active role in their health before a serious diagnosis occurs.

My charity of choice is Caring Community Cuisine, a Kennebunkport nonprofit that provides healthy chef- prepared meals to cancer patients in the community. This charity is vital to my passion in helping others because providing nourishment to those in need is a foundation for building health, resilience and hope.

At two years from sixty, I lead by example. I want women to see that age does not determine what is possible for their health, their strength, or the life they want to live.

I believe taking control of one’s health is a form of self-empowerment. When a woman puts her health first, she is giving herself the opportunity to live a life she loves.

You Are Strong and I Believe in You 💪

Photo Credit to Stewart Smith Photography

09/15/2026

6 days until the USOA Maine State Pageant!

A fun fact about me:

At 57, I committed to competing in my first triathlon. The challenge?

I didn’t know how to swim.

I made the decision to learn how to swim- my first swimming lesson... a disaster... the doggy paddle was my best friend.

I spent countless hours in the pool practicing- My mindset.. YOU CAN DO THIS!

After 6 months, I turned something I once couldn’t do into something I was COULD DO.

May 11, 2025 I swam 750 yards in the Pacific Ocean in the Honolulu triathlon. Finishing the swim, showed me what is possible when we stop letting our age, or doubts hold us back.
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At two years from 60, I believe this more than ever: there is no age limit on learning something new, becoming stronger, or going after a goal that matters to you.

Six days from now, I’ll step onto the USOA Maine stage carrying that same belief.

No matter your age, keep setting goals that push you, keep saying yes to opportunities that expand you and never stop believing in the greatness you can achieve!

If I can do it, so can you! I believe in you 💪

09/14/2026

One week from today, I will proudly represent Kennebunkport as I compete for the title of USOA Ms. Maine 2027.

My platform, Her Strength, Her Power, is about inspiring women to make their health a priority.

Our health influences how we live, how we lead, how we care for the people we love, and our ability to continue doing the things that matter to us.

At two years from 60, I am teaching, running my health and fitness business, competing in bodybuilding, serving my community, and have written my first book, "Rethink Everything You Know About Fitness Over Fifty".

Prioritizing my health gives me the strength and energy to keep doing the things I love and to continue saying yes to new opportunities.

I want more women to experience that same freedom. The freedom to feel strong in their bodies. To have the energy to participate fully in their lives. To remain active and independent as they get older. To know that a new goal, a new challenge, or even a completely new chapter in life is still possible.

My goal is to help create a shift in how women think about their health. Health should not become important only when a problem arises. Taking care of our bodies through movement, strength, nutrition, and healthy daily choices can influence how we feel today and how we are able to live in the years ahead.

The choices we make today can help us stay strong, active, independent, and able to continue doing the things we love.

09/11/2026

When you hear the word discipline, what comes to mind?

As women, we often show discipline by caring for everyone else...it is second nature to us.

But how can we turn that same discipline inward, to care for ourselves too?

When I think of discipline, it means choosing to care for yourself, even when it is not easy or convenient.

Discipline is making time for you to move, to workout, to eat healthier, to put YOUR health and fitness first.

The choices you make today help to shape the life you want to live tomorrow and for years to come 💪

09/07/2026

Today is my birthday!

At 58, I am reminded that as we get older, we have one body to carry us through life, and how we choose to care for our health matters.

For my birthday, I have a challenge for you.

What is one choice you could make today that would move you toward feeling stronger and healthier?

Maybe it is walking out the door for ten minutes, picking up a weight, trying something new, making the appointment you have been putting off, or finally saying yes to something that you have wanted to do, but felt challenged to do so.

Life will always give us reasons to wait. But what might be possible if you choose yourself today?

"Your Health Matters.. You Matter."

I believe in you 💪

At two years from 60, if I can do it, so can you!


Photo credit: Robert Akers Photography

09/06/2026

"A strong healthy body keeps the door open to new opportunities at every age!"

I always thought that as I got closer to sixty, I would be thinking about retiring from teaching in a few years. I never imagined that I would be starting a NEW teaching position with a classroom full of fourth graders!

But here I am, two years from 60, back in the classroom doing what I love the most, teaching. And the best part.. Sky, my therapy/ K9 First Response dog is my co-teacher!

As Ms. Kennebunkport, competing for USOA Ms.Maine, my platform is focused on raising awareness for women to prioritize their health. When we are strong and healthy, we can do what we love at any age .. and when new opportunities knock at our door, we have the energy to achieve great things.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, your health and strength will empower you every step of the way!

I believe in you 💪

PS: Don't forget to check out my book, Rethink Everything You Know About Fitness over fifty! Available on Amazon!

If you are facing challenges with your health journey, this book is for you!