Janise Stout, Director Janise has been the director for American Coed Pageants since 2006 and has been involved in American Coed Pageants since 1998. She was crowned Miss NJ American Coed 2003 and then placed in the top ten at nationals as well as the 2004 National Actress Winner. Janise is a graduate of Ramapo College of NJ where she received her BA in Theater, as well as, her Teacher’s Certification in Elementary Education and High School Speech, Arts and Dramatics. Janise is currently a bilingual preschool teacher in Long Branch NJ. Janise is also a DJ for Elite Entertainment where she DJ’s and emcee’s weddings across the state of NJ. Claudia Haberstroh, Assistant Director Claudia is currently employed by K. Hovnanian Homes and works as a Community Assistant for the Community Builder. She has been involved with the pageant industry for the past 19 years as a director and pageant mom for her two daughters, Janise and Christina. Both her daughters have competed in the American Coed System starting in 1998 and have won several awards. Claudia has been married for the past 28 years to her husband, Richard. Claudia loves being a director and being involved with all aspects of the pageant industry. Christina Haberstroh, Emcee Christina has been involved with American Coed Pageants since 1998 winning numerous awards at both a state and national level. Her spokesmodel speeches and self- choreographed tap dance numbers have led her to many titles and great opportunities. She held the Miss Monmouth County and Miss New Jersey National American Miss titles in 2005 and 2006 respectively and she placed 2nd runner-up in the Miss All American Pageant in Los Angeles, California. Christina is a graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She is currently a full time reporter with Greater Media where she covers politics, schools and special events. She also owns her own event planning business and freelance writes for numerous websites and print publications Heidi Carlson, Choreographer Heidi Carlson has been part of the American Coed family since 1999 when she first competed in the New Jersey State pageant. She has studied gymnastics, ballet, modern dance, and salsa. She did gymnastics competitively for 5 years and coached for 5 years. Heidi graduated with departmental honors from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management in 2003. She just recently graduated from Kean University with another BA to be a Health and Physical Education teacher. Craig Haberstroh, Sound Tech Craig is an active 21 year old Senior at Kean University where he is majoring in Physical education. He enjoys Basketball, Baseball, and other volunteer organizations. His future ambition is to become a stand-up comic and a gym teacher; but for now he loves to hang out with his friends and stay up –to- date with today’s pop culture by working as an assistant DJ for Elite Entertainment. Robert Stout, Photographer Robert hails from a small town in Pennsylvania. He attended Bloomsburg University where he attained a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and Sound Engineering. He has been a musician for over 15yrs. and is currently an instrumental music teacher at the Long Branch Middle School in NJ. He is very excited to be working with American Coed Pageants for his third year alongside his wife Janise. |
| Volunteers Needed! The Miss American Coed Scholarship Pageant, is currently looking for driven, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to assist the staff during the 2011 competition. Duties range from simply helping publicize the event to collecting tickets. If you are interested and have the time and resources please email us at ohioamericancoed@yahoo.com |
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