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Updated: Saturday, 10 Jan 2009, 9:08 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 10 Jan 2009, 8:43 AM EST
New Haven (WTNH) - Miss Connecticut 2008 Ashley Glenn was here this morning to tell us about her pursuit of the prestigious title of Miss America.
About "Countdown to the Crown":
In TLC's four-part reality series "Countdown to the Crown," the 52 state titleholders vie for a chance to win a spot in the Miss America Pageant's coveted "top 15."
Each one-hour episode, hosted by Tyler Harcott, finds the contestants living together on the majestic Queen Mary ocean liner and follows them as they navigate through a series of team and individual competitions that help them prepare for the pageant.
Which of the outstanding young women have what it takes to be Miss America in our increasingly complex world? Throughout the series, viewers at home get to know the girls, and America is ultimately given a hand in voting four contestants into the top 15 of the Miss America Pageant.
"Countdown to the Crown" is on every Friday night at 10 p.m. this month, leading up to the live Miss America Pageant finale January 24th on TLC.
For more information about the series, visit http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/miss-america/miss-america.html
About Ashley Glenn:
Ashley Glenn is a 23-year-old graduate student at Quinnipiac University completing her doctorate in physical therapy. In 2007, she graduated summa cum laude with a G.P.A. of 3.9 from Quinnipiac's undergraduate program. Ashley has received marked distinction at Quinnipiac with awards such as the Outstanding Junior Award and the Mark Tantorski Memorial Award. Ashley is also a graduate assistant in the human anatomy lab for the third year physical therapy students.
At the age of three, Ashley began dancing at the Hackworth's School of Performing Arts where she danced competitively for 15 years receiving numerous regional and national honors. During her freshman year she joined the Quinnipiac Dance Company, and she now shares her passion as a dance instructor at Rhythm Dance Academy in Cheshire.
As Miss Connecticut, Ashley is promoting her issue of concern, "Focus on Healing," using therapeutic dance and movement to improve quality of life. She is a certified Lebed Method instructor and teaches exercise classes for women with breast cancer. Ashley is also an avid supporter of the Children's Miracle Network and hopes to raise $2,000.00 as Miss Connecticut.
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