Jonet Nichelle
2020 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
​"Erika, thank you for always believing in me even when I didn't believe in myself, pushing me, and encouraging me to be the young woman I am today, without you I wouldn't be half of who I am today!"
"I've always dreamt of going to Miss USA and I cannot thank you enough for helping me achieve this goal."

Sarah Lopez
​2020 Ms. New England Petite
"After our first session together, I knew that I picked the right coach to prepare me for this title! You gave me a direct, tough-love approach with your feedback on how I performed at my previous pageant, and told me never to sell myself short on-paper or to others. Of all of the skills, tricks, and tips you taught me, that is the biggest lesson I took away from our time together. I will continue doing this throughout the next chapter of my pageant journey and in life! You helped me rediscover what makes me unique and how I can offer my talents to the world. I never felt more confident or at-ease with myself before walking into an interview. With your guidance, you helped ensure I was 100% prepared for every aspect of competition. I cannot express enough gratitude for how thankful I am for all you have done for me! Thank you for everything!"

Kennedy Campbell
2019 Miss Teen World America, 4th Runner Up at Nationals
​2019 Miss Teen World America Maine
"Great workshop!  Great help!  Great people!  Thank you!"

Caitlin O'Neill
2019 International United Miss, 1st Runner Up at Nationals
2019 International United Miss Massachusetts
"Today I want to shoutout my role model and pageant mentor Erika @pageantprep! She is a very accomplished pageant coach who has worked with hundreds of pageant girls across the USA!! I cannot thank her enough for the lessons and wisdom that she has instilled in me.  The amount of growth and confidence I have developed over these years working with PageantPrep is incredible.  I feel 1000% confident and ready to walk on the international stage because of my mentoring sessions with Erika and I am forever grateful our paths have crossed!" "Couldn't have done any of this without you!! You're the best!!"

Giemi Chism
2019 Mrs. All-Star United States, National Winner
2019 Mrs. Colorado All-Star United States
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you did for me.  Today I was crowned Mrs. All-Star United States and I have you to thank for helping me with my interview skills!  Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

Jenna Howlett
2019 Miss Vermont Teen USA
"Thank you Erika and Amy for helping me prepare for the state pageant last year...I can't thank you enough!!!"

Nicole Pallozzi
2019 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Erika Kruse Weller and Amy Diaz from PageantPrep, thank you for mentally preparing me for pageant weekend and for giving me the confidence to shine in my interview and on stage."

Manya Saaraswat
2019 Miss New Jersey USA
"LOVE YOU SO MUCH.  You taught me things that will help me for the rest of my life."

Ava Tortorici
2019 Miss New Jersey Teen USA
"Thank you PageantPrep for EVERYTHING!!!"
​"So thankful for your sponsorship and helping us prepare for nationals!"

Olivia Volpe
2019 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA

Alexa Noone
2018 Miss USA, Top Ten Semifinalist
2018 Miss New Jersey USA, Winner
"Thank you so much Erika @pageantprep for your guidance in preparing me for interviews. You are truly AMAZING! Thanks for always making me laugh too :)"
"Thank you so so much.  Appreciate all your advice & guidance.  PageantPrep is the best"

Alexandra Coppa
2018 Miss Rhode Island America, Winner
"Erika has transformed me in so may ways and I believe the interview skills she taught me helped to get me into Brown University.  I went from being shy and insecure during my first pageant interview ever to winning my state interview and placing top 5 in the COUNTRY in that category at Miss America's Outstanding Teen in 2012.  I'm so grateful to have her on my Miss America journey with me .... Love you so much!!!"

"Erika is truly one of the most genuine, funny, intelligent, and qualified people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and work with and if you haven't worked with her but plan to compete, do call her!"

Brianna Ortiz
2018 Miss United States, 4th Runner Up
2018 Miss Florida United States, Winner
"Thank you to my friends, family, sponsors and pageant family. It takes a village to prepare for this and I might be biased, but I'm pretty sure I have the best team THANK YOU isn't enough ... @pagentprep"

Diana Smerina
2018 Miss New Jersey Teen USA, Winner

Sierra Wright
2018 Miss New Jersey USA, Winner
"We love you!! Thank you for preparing us to perform our best.  Grateful for you"

Brynne Close
2018 Miss Delaware Teen USA, Winner
"Thank you so much for all your help. I truly could not have done it without you."
"Thank you so much!! You have been such an influential part of my reign.  Thank you for preparing me to do my best!!"

Daescia DeMoranville
2018 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner

Aliyah Moore
2018 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Winner

Macie Johnson
2018 Miss America's Outstanding Teen, America's Choice Winner
2018 Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Top 12 Semi Finalist
​2018 Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Preliminary Onstage Question and Evening Wear Award Winner
2018 Miss Rhode Island's Outstanding Teen, Winner

MariaJose Acosta
2018 Miss Earth Canada, 3rd Runner Up
2018 Miss Earth Quebec
2017 Miss Earth Quebec
"Thank you to the fantastique team of @pageantprep for the preparation and your support"

Morgan Roccia
2018 National American Miss, 2nd Runner Up
2018 National American Miss Massachusetts, Winner
"Special thanks to PageantPrep for their amazing coaching. We love you, Erika Kruse Weller, and can't imagine going through this journey without you."

Caitlin O'Neill
2018-2019 Miss Massachusetts United Miss
2018 Miss North America, 2nd Runner Up
​2018 Miss Rhode Island North America, Winner
"Blessed to be prepped by the best!! Thank you so much to Erika at @pageantprep for making me feel 100% ready & confident to compete at Miss North America!!

Alexandra DeLaZerda
2018 Miss Rhode Island US International, Winner
"Thank you Erika from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, especially during moments when I didn't believe in myself.  I've grown and learned so much from you! I remember telling you during one of our session that one day I was going to be placed on your wall of PageantPrep Queens and now it's happening!"

Amanda Adams
2018 Mrs. Rhode Island America

Nicolette Peloquin
2017 Miss Rhode Island America, Winner

Amy Diaz Case
2017 Mrs. Rhode Island America, Winner
2017 Mrs. America, Top 15 Semifinalist

Kim Gentry Meyer
2017 Mrs. Connecticut International, Winner
2017 Mrs. Massachusetts America, 1st Runner Up
"I felt much more confident due to my Pageant Prep training, and there is no way I would have placed first runner up without your coaching. I was able to enjoy the day and learn from it without feeling preoccupied with not knowing what I was doing. I was the one giving other women pointers instead of the other way around! And many people, both within the pageant and in the audience, came up to me to tell me what a great job I did. It was one of the most meaningful days of my life. I felt like I had Erika on one shoulder and Amy on the other shoulder whispering to me what to do and it made all the difference!  I love you both and appreciate you so much!"

"...a huge thanks to Erika Kruse Weller at PageantPrep for her coaching, additional styling, and friendship. I could not have accomplished any of this without this team."
I felt like I had Erika on one shoulder and Amy on the other shoulder whispering to me what to do and it made all the difference!" ... "I love you both and appreciate you so much!"

Kelsey Swanson
2017 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Thank you Erika, for all your help and encouragement! You are the best! And I love you!"  "Shout out to @PageantPrep for helping me prepare for my interview and on stage question for MISS USA. I am so thankful you are my coach!"

Alexa Papagiotis
2017 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Winner
2017 Miss Teen USA, Miss Congeniality Winner

Lillian Andrews
2017 Miss Massachusetts Teen United States, Winner
"Thank you Erika Kruse Weller... for helping her achieve this goal!"

Elise Weronik
2017 Miss Connecticut Junior Teen Royal International Miss
"Thank you for being in my life for the past 3 years! (Wow, 3 years??? That's crazy and hard to believe! I remember the first time I met you!)  You are the reason why I am where I am today!  You have been a huge help to me and my mom and have helped me get over my interview anxiety! (Plus you're super awesome and funny!)

Morgan Lee Roccia
2016 National American Miss Teen, National 1st Runner Up
2016 National American Miss Massachusetts Teen, Winner
"I DID IT! Thank you so much for all of your help. I'm so thankful to have you & your coaching in my life." 

Theresa Agonia
2016 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Thank you so much for everything, Erika!  Love and appreciate all your help throughout this process!"  "So thankful for your help leading up to Miss USA"

Tara Buonanno Williams
2016 Mrs. Massachusetts America, Winner
"Thank you I couldn't have done this without you!!!!!;  I literally couldn't have done it without PageantPrep!"

Madison D'Ostuni
​2020 Miss North Carolina American Coed
2016 Miss Northern States Coed

Malia Cruz
2016 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Winner
"Thank you PageantPrep for working with Malia for RI Teen USA. She is super excited to work with you again for Nationals!"

Anea Garcia
2015 Miss USA, Top 5, 2nd Runner Up
2015 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Thank you so much for being so incredibly amazing.  You have no idea how much you have helped me prepare for Miss USA...more than you think!  I love you so much and am so grateful!"
"Thank you to Erika @pageantprep for preparing me for my interview which I know I rocked! Thank you for being there every moment of every day I needed you!!  Thank you to @amydiaz for always offering a helping hand and your words of encouragement the day of competitions and days before to remain strong!"

Mary Malloy
2015 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Winner
2015 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Photogenic Award
"We did it!!! Thank you so much Erika! You gave me the confidence and taught me the skills I needed in order to win. I would not have been crowned Miss Rhode Island Teen USA with out your help and support! I can not thank you enough! I look forward to working with PageantPrep in the future!" 

Meagan Fuller
2015 Miss Massachusetts America
2015 Miss Boston, Winner
2014 Miss Boston, Winner
"Thank you to Erika Kruse Weller of PageantPrep for near ten years of enhancing my skills as a spokesperson for education, youth development, and female empowerment. You are my greatest mentor and I cannot begin to thank you enough!"

Nicolette Peloquin
2015 Miss New England Coed
"Thank you Erika!! My interview this past weekend was easy, breezy, beautiful covergirl (in other words, amazing)!" 

Jonet Nichelle
2016 Miss Stamford, Winner
2015 Miss Connecticut America, 1st Runner Up
2015 Miss Naugatuck Valley, Winner
"Thank you for EVERYTHING and for coming along for the ride! You NEVER tried to change her.  You ALWAYS pushed her to be her best.  Thank you is not enough..."

"Thanks Erika! Wouldn't have been possible without your help !!"

Taylor Stevenin
2015 National American Miss Southern New England Pre-Teen, Queen
"Taylor won photogenic, top model, most promising model, TALENT!, placed 3rd runner up in casual wear modeling and was crowned National American Miss So. New England Pre-Teen out of 55 amazing young ladies!!!!  ... To all those who supported and helped her on this journey, we are forever grateful!!"

 

Jenna Kelly
2015 Miss Central Massachusetts, Winner
"Thank you Pageant Prep for making me 100% ready to take on whatever was thrown at me during interviews!!"

Lexi Woloshchuk
2015 Miss Central Massachusetts Teen, Winner
"Thank you to... Erika Kruse Weller for preparing me for interview and on stage questions! ... Thank you for everything; PageantPrep really rocks I was so confident with everything from head to toe no surprises during interviews."

Alexandra Heidenthal
2015 Miss Collegiate America, Top 15
2015 Miss Rhode Island Collegiate America, Winner
"I made top 15! Thank you so much for all of your help! You are truly the best xo."

Abby Mansolillo
2015 Miss Rhode Island High School America, Winner
"Thank you so much for all of your help preparing for Miss RI Teen USA and Miss RI High School America! I would not have been able to do any of it without your guidance and support and I am so excited to work with you for nationals!!! xoxo "  "Couldn't have done it without you Erika Kruse Weller!! ️️"

Lauren Ralston
2015 Miss Connecticut Teen USA, 1st Runner Up
"Thank you so much for all that you have done for me, you have helped me grow as a person and take so much from this experience.  You are seriously amazing, Erika!  I thank you and give you credit for how I did, I couldn't have done it without you!"

Kristen Hanlon
2015 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, 1st Runner Up
"I just wanted to thank you for your help and support!! I couldn't have done any of this with out you! I've never felt so confident in my interview as well as my onstage question. You truly are the best." 

Monique Jones Taylor
2014 Mrs. Massachusetts America, Winner
"Erika Kruse Weller is amazing and such a great help! She gave me the confidence to walk into interview and nail it! Thank you so much Erika, you're the best!!!!"

Caroline Lunny
2014 Miss Massachusetts USA, Winner
"Thank you so much for everything!! I love you more than you know!! You are the best!!

Bailey Medeiros
2014 Miss Teen USA, Top 15 Semifinalist
2014 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Winner
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your help preparing me for both states and nationals! Top 15!!  We did it!  Having you as part of my journey has been a blessing."

Bridget Brunet
2014 Miss New Hampshire USA, Winner

Michaela Seamens
2014 Miss New Hampshire Teen USA, Winner

Vivian Zhong
2014 Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen, Top 10
2014 Miss Auburn/Midland Michigan Outstanding Teen
"I have been working with Coach Erika for 8 years now.  I absolutely love working with her and she has helped me so much, not only in pageantry but also with self confidence and maturing myself."

Namita Dodwadkar
2014 Mrs. India USA

Bryana Clark
2014 Miss New Hampshire Junior National Teenager, Winner 
"I know you have heard about Bry but wanted to say thank you again! ... She is blossoming more & more each day and using what you taught her."

Grace Romanello
2014 Miss Rhode Island's Outstanding Teen, Winner
2014 Miss Rhode Island's Outstanding Teen, Talent Award Winner
"Thank you...to Erika Kruse Weller for her wonderful coaching sessions..."

Talia Masiello
2014 Miss Teen Vermont United States, Winner

Madyson Milordi
2013 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Winner
"Erika, WE DID IT! Thank you so much for your help! Over the past year and a half you have taught me so much and I could have never done it without you! Next stop Miss Teen USA! Xoxo" 

Brittany Stenovitch
2013 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Thank you to Pageant Prep for all your amazing help and support! I don't know what I would have done without you! Who would have thought I would have won my first time! Only because of you;  love you always!" 
"I would have not been able to make my dreams come true without the help of my family, friends and especially my amazing pageant coach...."  
"Thank you so much for being the most amazing pageant coach in the world!  Thank you for making every appointment so much fun yet teaching me SO much.  Love you always xoxo"

Francesca Simone
2013 Ms. Petite America, National Winner
"A huge thank you to Erika Kruse Weller, who gave me a great foundation to bring home the overall interview award five years later!"

Amber Coelho
2015 Miss Massachusetts United States, Winner
2013 Miss Massachusetts U.S., International, Top 15 National Semifinalist
2010 Miss Massachusetts National Teenager, Winner

Emily Bray
2013 National American Miss Missouri Junior Teen, Queen

Amber Clark
2013 Miss Black USA, Top 15 Semifinalist
2013 Miss Black Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Erika Kruse Weller at Pageant Prep!!! This woman is absolutely AMAZING!! She encouraged me, laughed with me, helped me with wardrobe, shared in my frustrations.....simply put she was/is a BLESSING during this process! I felt so very confident to compete in my first National pageant after working with her. Erika is very down to earth and truthful with all of her clients. Her training is not only applicable to pageants but can be used in many many life scenarios! So again I say thank you Erika!! You helped me more than you will ever know and we (my family and I) are forever grateful."

Morgan Lee Roccia
2013 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Teen, Queen
2013 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Teen, 1st Runner Up, Actress
2013 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Teen, 1st Runner Up, Spokesmodel
"We are so grateful to you!"

Elizabeth Weyerman
2013 America's National Teenager, Top Ten Finalist
2013 Alabama National Teenager

Kiersten Khoury
2013 International Junior Miss, New England Pre-Teen, Winner

Alexandra Coppa
2012 Miss America's Outstanding Teen, National Top 5 in Interview 
2012 Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen, Winner
2012 Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen, Interview Award Winner
2012 Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen, Talent Award Winner
2012 Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen, Fitness Award Winner
"TOP 5 IN INTERVIEW AT NATIONALS! ... Thank you!! I can't believe it!  I could have NEVER done it without you!" "Thank you for all your help and support!  I have to do another pageant soon so I can work with you again!"  
"Thank you for the preparation for MRIOT and MAOT.  It truly has improved me in so many ways and you have given me skills that I will carry throughout my life. Love you!!"

Check out Allie's National Top 5 Interview here:  http://youtu.be/8zoZCl-0GFM

Stormie Henderson 
2013 Miss Alabama USA, 4th Runner Up
"Thank you Erika for absolutely everything! You are the best! Love you! Xoxo"

Christina Delrosso
2013 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Semifinalist
2012 Miss Hampton Beach, Winner
"Thank you!  You've made this all possible for me and I can't thank you enough"
"The judges said they were blown away by my interview!  I thought that you would be very proud!  I nailed my onstage questions and won!...Thank you!"

Danielle McNeeley
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Queen
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Photogenic Winner
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Spokesmodel Winner
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Most Promising Model Winner
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Miss Personality, 1st Runner Up
2012 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Teen, Actress, 2nd Runner Up

Marie Lynn Piscitelli
2012 Miss Connecticut USA, Winner
"She is the BEST professional interview coach I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
"I am so happy that we were able to work together again this year.  You’ve been such a tremendous help in my quest for the crown.  I don’t think I would’ve gotten this far in my pageant career if it wasn’t for your invaluable lessons and advice!  ... I can’t thank you enough for giving me the tools to sell myself in interview and for being there for me whenever I needed a pep talk. ...You are awesome!!!  I would recommend anyone to work with you!!!"

Ryanne Harms
2012 Miss New Hampshire USA, Winner

Monique Jones
2012 Ms. American Spirit, National Winner
2012 Ms. American Spirit, Interview Award
2012 Ms. American Spirit, Swimsuit Award
2012 Ms. American Spirit, Evening Gown Award
2012 Ms. Massachusetts American Spirit
"I won interview for the first time in my 25 years of pageants! Thank you so much Erika for your help, support and of course laughs.  You truly are an amazing woman and I look up to you in every way.  Thank you again!!  Xoxo

Kay Tetreault
2011 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA
2010 Miss Teen Princess America, National Pageant, 3rd Runner Up
2010 Miss Massachusetts Teen Princess America
"Where do I even start?!? ...You have literally changed my life.  The first time I came to you four years ago, I was a little shy girl who didn't know what she wanted, but because you guided and coached me, I have become a passionate, independent, driven and energetic young woman. ;) You have never doubted me and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that...I could go on forever about how great you are and how much you have helped to shape my life...Thank you for believing in me! I'm so lucky to have you as my coach and friend."  "You have been there for me every step of the way.  It's virtually impossible to find a genuine person, excellent coach and unbelievable friend like you."

Robin Bonner
2011 Miss Rhode Island America, Winner
2011 Miss Rhode Island, Poise and Appearance Award Winner
2011 Miss Rhode Island Talent Award Winner
2011 Miss Rhode Island Dance Award Winner
2010 National American Miss New York Teen, Queen, 3rd Runner Up
"Erika! I cannot thank you enough for being my coach! You have taught me invaluable lessons that will honestly last me a life time! ... Without your help it would not have been possible!"

Erica Wright
2010 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Winner
"To put it simply, you are the best. Words can not describe the emotions going through my mind when I was crowned. I knew I was brought there because of the person who you brought out of me. You built me up to my highest potential and truly encouraged me to be all that I can be. I will take what you taught me into the future. You gave me all of your effort, support, and love and it is greatly appreciated....Our sessions are always informational and helpful, yet your personality keeps it exciting! Your spirit keeps me confident and you're a genuine, beautiful person inside and out. Thank you so much! I would not be the person I am today without your help.  I owe it to you!"

"... I want to thank you a million times and again for your hard work, your time, love, and support. You were not only a coach, but a friend as well. I have learned so much about myself and have grown from what you have taught me in the limited hours we had. ... You're an amazing person and I was very fortunate to have you as my coach. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. I got as far as I did because of everything you taught me and I can definitely carry that through in the future. My family and friends are so proud and I hope you are as well."
Click here to watch the video of Erica being crowned!

Kym Smith
2011 Miss Connecticut USA, 2nd Runner Up
2010 Miss Connecticut USA, 1st Runner Up
2009 Miss Connecticut USA, 2nd Runner Up
"When I first started competing, I was so terrified of the interview competition. Now that I'm done competing, I can say, with confidence, that it became my strongest area, all because of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! :)
"PageantPrep's insightful and methodical approach to interviewing not only prepares you for every possible situation that may arise during your personal interview or on-stage question, but helps you build confidence, organize your goals, and learn how to project your true self. Erika is a vibrant, intelligent woman and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you!"

Monique Jones 
2011 Ms. United States, 1st Runner Up
"I just wanted to thank you for everything; I had a blast working with you and it was one of the best decisions I've made in my pageant career."

Amanda Birdsell
2011 Miss Massachusetts USA, Semifinalist
2010 Miss Massachusetts USA, 1st Runner Up
"Erika, reflecting on the time we have spent together, I cannot thank you enough for everything.  You will never know how much your expertise, support, and friendship has meant to me, and I feel so lucky and blessed to have you in my life! You are AMAZING!!"

Amberly Messier
2011 Miss Rhode Island Intercontinental, Winner Community Service Award
2010 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, 3rd Runner Up, Winner, Humanitarian Award
2009 Miss Teen Rhode Island World, Winner
2009 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, 1st Runner Up

Meagan Fuller
2010 National Junior Miss, Top Ten Finalist, Interview Award Winner, Talent Award Winner, Fitness Award Winner
2010 Massachusetts Junior Miss, Winner
2009 National American Miss Massachusetts, Winner
2009 National American Miss Massachusetts, Talent Award; Photogenic; Modeling; and Academic Achievement Awards
2009 Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen, 1st Runner Up
2009 Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen, Academic Award Winner
"Thank you so much, Erika, for your expert coaching and guidance...we are very proud of Meagan and her extraordinary performance at AJM, earning her recognition as one of the new top ten 'Distinguished Young Women' in America 2010!..."Thank you so much for your support and guidance <3"

Tracy Turnure 
2010 Miss Washington USA, Winner

Ashley Hanson
2010 Miss Iowa USA, 3rd Runner Up

Deborah St. Vil
2010 Miss America, Top 15 Semi-Finalist and Talent Award Winner
2010 Miss Rhode Island America, Winner
2010 Miss Rhode Island America, Talent Award Winner
2010 Miss Rhode Island America, Poise and Presence Award

Danielle McNeeley 
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, Queen
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, Winner, Most Promising Model
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, Winner, Actress
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, Winner, Best Resume
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, Winner, Photogenic
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, 1st Runner Up, Spirit Award
2010 National American Miss Massachusetts PreTeen, 2nd Runner Up, Casual Wear

Amy Diaz
2009 Miss Earth United States, Winner
2009 Miss Earth Rhode Island

Tara Turnure
2009 Miss Washington USA, Winner
"You are the best!"

Jessica Tocci
2010 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, 1st Runner Up
2009 Miss Teen Massachusetts International, Winner
"I owe everything to you because you helped prepare me so much.  You are truly an amazing person and I can not thank you enough.  You have been such an amazing coach and inspiration but also have become one of my best friends, someone I can laugh with over anything... I love you and thank you so much for everything this weekend;  you seriously are super woman! I'm convinced!" 
"{I} was so happy I got to work with you...you are amazing ... I still owe so much thanks to you because you helped me beyond belief!!"

Denise Turcotte
2009 Mrs. Rhode Island America, Winner
2008 Mrs. New England, Winner

Janae Marie Campbell
2009 Pennsylvania's Perfect Miss, Winner
2008 Miss Pennsylvania USA, Top 15 Semi Finalist
"Thank you so much for everything!" 

Caroline Lunny
2008 Miss Teen USA, Top 15 Semi-Finalist
2008 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Winner
"THE best pageant coach to ever walk the face of the earth!"

Francesca Simone
2008 Miss Rhode Island America, Winner
2008 Miss Rhode island America, Talent Award Winner
2008 Miss Rhode Island America, Academic Award Winner

Vivian Zhong
2008 National American Miss Michigan Pre-Teen, Queen
2008 National American Miss Michigan Pre-Teen, Talent Winner
2008 National American Miss Michigan Pre-Teen, Casual Wear Winner
2008 National American Miss Michigan Pre-Teen, Actress Winner

Michele Sharpe
2008 Mrs. New Hampshire United States
"Special thanks to ... Erika who is the best coach ever...." 

Jacqueline Bruno
2008 Miss USA, Top 10 Finalist
2008 Miss Massachusetts USA, Winner
"PageantPrep is by far the best program I have ever used to prepare for a pageant. I used to go into interviews hoping they would ask me what I wanted them to ask me. Now, I go into interviews with a plan. This isn't just Pageant Prep... this is Life Prep. These are tools that you will use for the rest of your life. I cannot recommend Erika Kruse enough! :)" 

Amy Diaz
2008 Miss USA, Top 15 Semi-Finalist
2008 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"It is my PLEASURE to tell the entire world about how incredible you are!!! I truly believe I would not be where I am if not for your help/training!!! I sincerely appreciate it!!!!"

Marie Lynn Piscitelli
2008 Miss Connecticut USA, 1st Runner Up
"...This is the best coach in the WORLD!!! I went from 4RU last year to 1RU this year...all thanks to Erika and PageantPrep! You have an amazing gift that brings the best out of people and I am truly happy that we worked together. I felt completely confident going into interview and I have you to thank for that! Thanks again LOVE!"

Danielle Lacourse
2007 Miss USA, 1st Runner Up
2007 Miss Rhode Island USA, Winner
"Erika worked with Danielle at the state pageant and because Danielle had zero pageant and modeling experience, made the difference in the fact that she won...As for the national pageant Erika met with Danielle 3 times a week and was instrumental in her preparation. Erika also traveled to LA to meet with Danielle at the pageant...There are few coaches in the New England area who have achieved a level of success. Danielle was very fortunate to have access to Erika who is bright, intelligent, experienced and more than competent. The nice part about Erika is that she grew up in a pageant environment ...When you speak with Erika she has a love of pageants and this passion translates into her excitement for coaching...I would without hesitation recommend Erika for pageant preparation."..."Had Danielle not been coached by PageantPrep she would not have won the state title and would never have found the success she enjoyed at the Miss USA Pageant."
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"...[Danielle] felt that your help was instrumental in her ability to anticipate questions, formulate an intelligent response, and properly articulate her verbal response.  Your accommodation of Danielle as a last minute understudy set in motion a chain of events that will positively change her life. She often said that she loved working with you....on behalf of our family and her friends you were the one who made the difference in Danielle's life.  For your professional help and the hand that you extended as a friend we all thank you."

Natascha Saunders
2006-2007 Miss Black Rhode Island, Winner
"Not only did Ms. Erika help me prepare for nationals but she instilled in me a new level of confidence. I left for nationals more confident than I'd ever been in my life. I have been very blessed to have her as a part of my life. I have used the tools she's given me to also excel within my career and academics. My new confidence level enabled me to graduate in the top 10% of my MBA program. I was then awarded a full-academic scholarship from the Miss Black USA Scholarship and had the confidence to apply and gain acceptance into a Ph.D. program. Ms. Erika is more than a coach, she is a mentor, a role model and she causes us, as young women, to want to be distinguishable ladies. I know I am where I am today because she believed in me. She is truly the best!!!

Chery Pratas
2009 Miss New England American Co-Ed, Best Interview Winner
2008 Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss Amity
"After winning Miss Amity, I joined another pageant and took your skills with me and received ... best interview!  ...Thanks for everything!"

Amanda Hannon
2009 Miss Teen Rhode Island International, Winner
2008 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA, Evening Gown Award Winner
"From preparing me for my interview, to helping me with my walk, every aspect was appreciated more than words can say...When I first heard about you and how much a session was, I wasn't sure but now I know that what you give to your clients can't have a price on it, it's priceless...For the rest of my life I'll never forget what you taught me. You are by far the best coach a girl could have and I can't thank you enough!"

Jordan Pinkston
2007 National American Miss Junior Teen - All American Queen- National Winner
2007 National American Miss Illinois Junior Teen, 1st Runner Up
2006 Miss Teen Illinois Galaxy, Winner
2005 National American Miss Illinois Junior Teen, 1st Runner Up
2005 National American Miss Illinois Junior Teen 4th Runner Up Spokesmodel
"I will never be able to pay you back for all you have done for my daughter...she really was awesome this weekend and a lot of the credit goes to you, not just what you taught the girls this summer, but because of who you are and what an inspiration you have been to both girls.  Thank You a million times over again."   "...[S]he got the highest score given in intro and interview."

Molly Jacobson
2007 Miss Rhode Island Most Outstanding Teen, Winner
2006 Miss Teen American Queen, 1st Runner Up
2006 Miss Teen American Queen, Miss Congeniality
2006 Miss Teen American Queen, Most Photogenic
2006 Miss Rhode Island Teen International, Winner
2005 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA Pageant

Jennifer Pasquarelli
2008 Miss US Globe Pageant
2007 Miss Rhode Island US Globe, Winner
"I want to thank you for all the time you spent with me, you have really taught me so much.  I find myself using your advice not only in the pageant world but in every aspect in my life.  Thank you again so much and I hope our paths cross again." 

Haley Lynn Roberts
2006 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Pre-Teen, 1st Runner Up, Actress
2006 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Pre-Teen, 1st Runner Up, Casual Wear
2006 National American Miss Junior Pre-Teen, Top 15 Semi-Finalist
2005 National American Miss Junior Pre-Teen, Queen 1st Runner Up
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Pre-Teen, Casual Wear Winner
2005 National American Miss Junior Pre-Teen, 2nd Runner Up, Actress
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts Junior Pre-Teen, 3rd Runner Up, Photogenic

Erin Shana Valenti
2005 Miss Rhode Island Pageant, 4th Runner Up
"You gave me the self-confidence that I had been lacking, and you helped me to take a look at myself from a different perspective - one that allowed me to present myself in interview...I only wish that I had started working with you earlier.   Your thorough, professional and marketing-inspired approach to coaching really brought out the best in me and made me feel prepared and like I had a solid plan.  Anyone who says you can't prep for interview is proven wrong by you...It's very clear that you do this work because you genuinely care about your clients and how they feel during the entire process.  Thank you for being such a wonderful coach- in the true sense of the word."

Joanna Gomez
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts Pre-Teen, Queen 3rd Runner Up
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts Pre-Teen, Talent Winner
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts, 2nd Runner Up Spokesmodel
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts, Miss Personality Winner
2005 National American Miss Massachusetts, State Ambassador
2003 National American Miss Massachusetts Jr. Pre-Teen Winner

Rachel Brown
2005 America's Junior Miss Program, $4,000 Angela Moore Discover Your Own Style Award Winner
2005 Rhode Island Junior Miss, Winner
2005 Rhode Island Junior Miss, Self-Expression Award

Alyssa Champagne
2004 Rhode Island Junior Miss, Winner
2004 Spirit of Junior Miss Award
2004 Rhode Island Junior Miss Overall Talent Award
2004 Rhode Island Junior Miss Overall Poise Award
"You have made me so much more focused and confident...."

Kimberly Simone, 2003 National Miss American Co-Ed Pageant
"Words could never express all the gratitude I have that you took the time to help me with every aspect of competition.  I felt so much more prepared and 'up to par' with the rest of the contestants...thank you for everything and for helping to make my first national pageant experience a very pleasant one!!!"

Jessica H. Nam
2002 Miss Rhode Island Pageant, 3rd Runner Up
2002 Miss Rhode Island Pageant, Preliminary Talent Award Winner

Desiree Andre, 2000 Rhode Island Junior Miss Pageant

Melissa D'Amico, 1999 Miss Rhode Island Pageant, 2nd Runner Up

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