Our Awesome & Distinguished Judges:
JUDGING 0-5 pageant
Tracie Morgan is a talented woman with a wide range of skills. She is an expert in the field of computers with over 10 years of network administration and is a Certified Computer Technician. She is currently a Sales & Support Director for Jeff-Net, a software company specializing in report automation. She also graduated from Barbizon School of Modeling in 2004 and pursues professional modeling, acting and voiceover through her Texas Agent, Linda McAlister. In her spare time, she loves to serve the DFW community to help raise funds for children at risk through a premier organization called Supporters of Children’s Charities. She also supports March of Dimes, Compassion International, and Children’s Miracle Network.
Tracie Morgan is a talented woman with a wide range of skills. She is an expert in the field of computers with over 10 years of network administration and is a Certified Computer Technician. She is currently a Sales & Support Director for Jeff-Net, a software company specializing in report automation. She also graduated from Barbizon School of Modeling in 2004 and pursues professional modeling, acting and voiceover through her Texas Agent, Linda McAlister. In her spare time, she loves to serve the DFW community to help raise funds for children at risk through a premier organization called Supporters of Children’s Charities. She also supports March of Dimes, Compassion International, and Children’s Miracle Network.
JUDGING 6-up pageant
Jessica Tucker is the reigning 2012 USA National Miss Texas. She is a junior majoring in information technology with a minor in computer science at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is an alumni of the Gamma Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority where she was awarded "Sister of the Year". Jessica has volunteered with many organizations ranging from the American Heart Association
to doing volunteer work with the Tomball Adopted Animal Rescue. Her overall career ambition is to obtain several degrees, one in IT, one in computer science and one in nursing. She will be the first female in her family to graduate from college.
Jessica Tucker is the reigning 2012 USA National Miss Texas. She is a junior majoring in information technology with a minor in computer science at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is an alumni of the Gamma Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority where she was awarded "Sister of the Year". Jessica has volunteered with many organizations ranging from the American Heart Association
to doing volunteer work with the Tomball Adopted Animal Rescue. Her overall career ambition is to obtain several degrees, one in IT, one in computer science and one in nursing. She will be the first female in her family to graduate from college.
JUDGING 0-5 pageant
Angela Pollard is honored to be representing the Fort Worth area as Mrs. Fort Worth International 2012. She is married to her high school sweetheart John Pollard, with whom she reunited ten years ago, and has one wonderful grown son named David. They live in the DFW metroplex. Angela is currently an Advisory Board member for the Hurst city council, serving on the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court Advisory Board. She is a Regional speaker for the American Cancer Society where she educates others on how we can lower our risks and what to do if we are diagnosed with cancer. She enlisted-in and served a tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps after high school, then went on to earn a degree from the University of Kentucky where she studied Business Management.
Angela Pollard is honored to be representing the Fort Worth area as Mrs. Fort Worth International 2012. She is married to her high school sweetheart John Pollard, with whom she reunited ten years ago, and has one wonderful grown son named David. They live in the DFW metroplex. Angela is currently an Advisory Board member for the Hurst city council, serving on the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court Advisory Board. She is a Regional speaker for the American Cancer Society where she educates others on how we can lower our risks and what to do if we are diagnosed with cancer. She enlisted-in and served a tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps after high school, then went on to earn a degree from the University of Kentucky where she studied Business Management.
JUDGING 6-up pageant
Danya Barber is a 5th generation Texan, and the reigning Ms. US United 2011. She has been participating in pageants for most of her life. Her platform is cancer Awareness and she volunteers with American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen. She is attending
Collin College where she is studying Business Management and Marketing. In her leisure time she likes reading about Southern History, and spending time with family and friends. Danya is a “stay at home” mom. She is happily married to her husband, Ken of 13 years. She is a proud mother to her beautiful 9 year old daughter, Hannah.
Danya Barber is a 5th generation Texan, and the reigning Ms. US United 2011. She has been participating in pageants for most of her life. Her platform is cancer Awareness and she volunteers with American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen. She is attending
Collin College where she is studying Business Management and Marketing. In her leisure time she likes reading about Southern History, and spending time with family and friends. Danya is a “stay at home” mom. She is happily married to her husband, Ken of 13 years. She is a proud mother to her beautiful 9 year old daughter, Hannah.
JUDGING 0-5 pageant
Alex Konieczny Martin is the Director of Special Events and Outreach for Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth. A Fort Worth native, she holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Texas Wesleyan University and has over 20 years of experience in theater and voice. Alex has been involved with the Miss Texas organization since 1996 as a competitor, local board member, local franchise holder and as a volunteer. She is also very involved in the Fort Worth Junior Woman’s Club where she has directed their annual Spring Show musical production – twice. In her spare time, Alex enjoys doing volunteer work, blogging, and all thing crafty (especially if it involves rhinestones!) She lives in Fort Worth with two crazy Boston Terrier boys (Fenway and Gulliver), a spoiled rotten lab who rules the roost (Dutchess), and her adorable husband of 8 years, Chris.
Alex Konieczny Martin is the Director of Special Events and Outreach for Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth. A Fort Worth native, she holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Texas Wesleyan University and has over 20 years of experience in theater and voice. Alex has been involved with the Miss Texas organization since 1996 as a competitor, local board member, local franchise holder and as a volunteer. She is also very involved in the Fort Worth Junior Woman’s Club where she has directed their annual Spring Show musical production – twice. In her spare time, Alex enjoys doing volunteer work, blogging, and all thing crafty (especially if it involves rhinestones!) She lives in Fort Worth with two crazy Boston Terrier boys (Fenway and Gulliver), a spoiled rotten lab who rules the roost (Dutchess), and her adorable husband of 8 years, Chris.
JUDGING 6-up pageant
Erin McElroy comes with a passion for fashion and entertainment. She dreamed of modeling as a child and went to Barbizon School of Modeling in 2002. Since then she has been a successful model here in Dallas, specializing in runway and also works behind the scenes at DMG Model Management in Public Relations. Erin is married to her high school sweetheart, Oliver, and they have two cats. In her spare time, Erin loves skydiving, being outside, and reading, traveling and studying languages. While fashion and the modeling industry
are very important to her, taking the time to nurture and help the next generation of talent is what truly makes her smile.
Erin McElroy comes with a passion for fashion and entertainment. She dreamed of modeling as a child and went to Barbizon School of Modeling in 2002. Since then she has been a successful model here in Dallas, specializing in runway and also works behind the scenes at DMG Model Management in Public Relations. Erin is married to her high school sweetheart, Oliver, and they have two cats. In her spare time, Erin loves skydiving, being outside, and reading, traveling and studying languages. While fashion and the modeling industry
are very important to her, taking the time to nurture and help the next generation of talent is what truly makes her smile.
JUDGING 6-up pageant
Jennifer Hobson is choreographer, professonal dancer, performance coach, creative director, professor, and master teacher.She holds numerous advanced degrees and hopes to earn her doctorate in 2014 in Humanities and Aesthetic Performance. She is also a Texas Certification Teacher in Secondary Dance. She has taught at Dallas Black Academy, Contemporary Arts Society, Collin County Community College, Coppell House of Dance, and much more. She was an original dancer in the Dallas Summer Musical's Gershwin Miles Davis' Porgy and Bess and starred in the role of Lily. Her choreography credits are numerous and have been performed in New York, Georgia and Texas. Her choreography was also selected thru adjucation for the Dallas Morning News Dance Festival. She also has served as choreographer and advisor to the director at the Dallas Children's Theater.
This is just a very partial listing: see her complete bio at www.jenniferjhobson.com
Jennifer Hobson is choreographer, professonal dancer, performance coach, creative director, professor, and master teacher.She holds numerous advanced degrees and hopes to earn her doctorate in 2014 in Humanities and Aesthetic Performance. She is also a Texas Certification Teacher in Secondary Dance. She has taught at Dallas Black Academy, Contemporary Arts Society, Collin County Community College, Coppell House of Dance, and much more. She was an original dancer in the Dallas Summer Musical's Gershwin Miles Davis' Porgy and Bess and starred in the role of Lily. Her choreography credits are numerous and have been performed in New York, Georgia and Texas. Her choreography was also selected thru adjucation for the Dallas Morning News Dance Festival. She also has served as choreographer and advisor to the director at the Dallas Children's Theater.
This is just a very partial listing: see her complete bio at www.jenniferjhobson.com
Our Very Lovely Emcee:
Mary Hanna was born in Illinois and has lived in Wisconsin, Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, and London, England, UK. Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education in 1993 from the University of Arkansas. She has spent the last 19 years teaching music both here and abroad, in public schools and privately. Mary has been performing on the stage since the age of 7 in both instrumental and vocal capacities. She directed her first musical at age 18, as well as began teaching private piano lessons. Mary currently teaches private clarinet lessons for Keller Independent School District, as well as, piano and voice lessons from her home in Keller. Having won numerous titles and awards, it is Mary’s desire to do as much volunteer and community service work as possible,
using her titles and performance skills to draw more attention to worthy causes increasing community awareness and involvement. She currently holds titles as the Pride of America national Queen of Queens and Dream Girls USA National Supreme Royalty. Mary is the mother of 3 lovely children- 16 year old boy/girl twins, and a 14 year old son. Her daughter Kirsten Block wll assist with emcee duties at the Crowns for the Cure pageant.
using her titles and performance skills to draw more attention to worthy causes increasing community awareness and involvement. She currently holds titles as the Pride of America national Queen of Queens and Dream Girls USA National Supreme Royalty. Mary is the mother of 3 lovely children- 16 year old boy/girl twins, and a 14 year old son. Her daughter Kirsten Block wll assist with emcee duties at the Crowns for the Cure pageant.
