Ashley Pavletich: Mrs. California International 2010: Miss and Teen Ventura Intl. Pageant

CHARACTER COUNTS!!!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know about my platform and why I am so supportive of Character Counts.
Character Counts began in 1992 by Michael Josephson in honor of his parents. It is a common language of core ethical values that works with your programs pre-existing curriculum. It teaches values known as the 6 pillars of character which are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. It helps kids make better choices in everyday life. Character Counts will change the lives of 7 million kids nationwide this year... How Amazing!
Being a sixth grade teacher, I have seen the changes these 6 pillars can have on a child and have witnessed the difference they have made in their lives. My hope is to reach as many people as possible and get them involved with their local Character Counts program and help change the lives of every child they meet.
"The good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates and the great teacher inspires". We should all be great teachers and inspire all kids to show the 6 pillars of character in their life.

For more information on Character Counts please go to http://www.charactercounts.org/.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Miss and Teen Ventura Intl. Pageant

This past weekend I attended the 2011 Miss and Teen Ventura Intl. pageants. It was a wonderful event put on by Crowning Glory Productions. Hilary Gushwa former Miss California Intl. 2009 hosted the pageant. The contestants glowed on stage in their sequin tops as they danced to music from "Fame". Followed by fun fashion, fitness, gown presentation and the on stage question. I was so proud of all the girls they did an amazing job. It was great to see my sister queen: Miss Teen California Intl. 2010 Dedria Burnett and my wonderful Director Eddie Peterson. In the audience that night to support the Ventura Pageant were Gayle Tape, Director of the Bakersfield pageant and her titleholders Mrs. Bakersfield 2011: Megan Raymond and Miss Teen Bakersfield 2011: Mackenzie Carter. We made the trip together and it was great to spend time together.
Once again I am reminded, by hearing all the girls speak about their platforms how blessed I am to be Mrs. California Intl. 2010 and support my platform Character Counts. It is so great to be apart of a pageant family that gives back to their communities and to platforms that are close to their hearts. Congratulations to the winners: April Mitchell: Miss Teen Ventura Intl. 2011 and Kari Ann Johnson: Miss Ventura Intl 2011.

XOXO
Ashley Pavletich