Jaclyn Stapp was featured, among the top 11 award winners and best selling authors with brains and beauty on the local Boston CBS syndicated website! Scroll to read the article:
Sexy Scribes: 11 Beautiful Writers
By: Janene Mascarella
Ah yes, the pen is mightier than the sword… but when you add jaw-dropping good looks to the mix, it’s a captivating combination. From best-selling beauties to rising publishing stars, we rounded up 11 of the country’s most attractive (ok, we mean HOT!) authors. We hate to judge a book by its cover, but in this case—wow
Jaclyn Nesheiwat Stapp is model, philanthropist, and wife of Scott Stapp, lead singer, songwriter and voice of Creed. She has written a children’s book titled Wacky Jacky: The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen because she wanted to spread the message that ‘you don’t need a crown to sparkle.” Based on Jaclyn’s childhood experiences of being bullied, Wacky Jacky’s ultimate message is that it’s alright to be different. By imparting valuable character lessons in an engaging story, Wacky Jacky is a tool for parents and teachers to teach lessons in self-esteem and positive attitude, and illustrate social issues like bullying. She’s a Stetson University grad, loving wife and mother of three has won many beauty titles, including Miss New York USA 2004, Mrs. Florida America 2008, Mrs. America First Runner Up 2008, and placed in the top six at Mrs. World 2011.
Check out the full one-minute version of Jaclyn Stapp’s participation in NVEEE’s National Public Service Announcement Campaign. NVEEE’s Mission is to prevent bullying, violence, and suicide among youth, families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education. Being a part of NVEEE means being a Voice for bullying prevention, suicide prevention, school violence prevention, standing for Equality for everyone, Education of our children, and using our voices to Enlighten the world on these issues.
Jaclyn Stapp represents NVEEE as their National Celebrity Spokesperson.
(Left to right) Founder of NVEEE, Jowharah Sanders, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, NVEEE’s National Spokesperson, Jaclyn Stapp, and Creed Frontman, Scott Stapp.
Jaclyn Stapp, a model, was picked for the gig after writing an award-winning children’s book, Wacky Jacky: The True Story of An Unlikely Beauty Queen. Believe it or not she, too, was the victim of bullying as she grew up!
The singer of With Arms Wide Open, who then left for Chicago for two Creed gigs at the famed Chicago Theatre over the weekend, and his wife and their three children live in a $5 million-home in the Long Lake Estates neighborhood near Boca Raton.
Said Jaclyn: “It has been a lifelong mission of mine to stand up for children and those affected by discrimination, and I look forward to continue spreading awareness of anti-bullying.”
Introducing Jaclyn Stapp, National Celebrity Spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization, NVEEE, National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment. The official release of their national PSA campaign took place April 9, 2012 at their Annual “Voices for Equality” VIP Reception and Recognition Ceremony. NVEEE’s goal is to bring awareness of bullying and educate children, teens and even adults that there is someone out there who cares. For more information on NVEEE, visit NVEEE.org
Jaclyn will be hosting and officially announced as NVEEE’s national celebrity spokesperson at their “Voices of Leadership” VIP Reception and Award Ceremony Monday, April 9, 2012
BOCA RATON, FL – (April 2012) –Public speaker, philanthropist, model, and first-time children’s book author Jaclyn Stapp was recently selected as the national celebrity spokesperson for NVEEE, National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment, for her social consciousness, philanthropic efforts and ongoing involvement in anti-bullying campaigns. The official public announcement will take place Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Bongos Cuban Café at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where other notable members of the community will be honored such as, Congresswoman, Frederica Wilson, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, City Commissioner Julie Carson, and the legendary Liza Minnelli, who will be receiving NVEEE’s 2012 Lifetime Service Award. NVEEE has recently produced a National PSA campaign, which will be revealed to the public for the first time during this VIP event.
“For every young girl who feels like an ugly
duckling and wishes she could become a swan,
there’s a delightful children’s book that
addresses the issue of difference with sensitivity,
humor and wisdom. Wacky Jacky: The True
Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen is an
autobiographical tale based on author Jaclyn
Stapp’s experiences growing up.
Jaclyn to visit schools, meet and greet with Japanese children devastated by the tsunami and families of U.S. Military Troops, with a reading of her award-winning children’s book, Wacky Jacky –The Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen in support of ‘victims of bullying’ worldwide
Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, is taking her message of hope and determination to the children of tsunami-stricken areas of Japan’s northeastern coast, such as Sendai and Ishinomaki. She is also meeting the children on U.S. military bases in Japan to support continued recovery and revitalization along with her husband, Grammy Award winner Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter and voice of Creed.
In an effort to raise morale and build hope for children affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Stapps will spend their time with both Japanese tsunami victims and U.S. troops. Jaclyn is donating books and reading her story, Wacky Jacky: The Story of an Unlikely BeautyQueen to Japanese children affected by the tsunami and now live in temporary housing facilities. Her story emphasizes and teaches lessons in self-esteem, positive attitudes, and hope. Husband Scott Stapp will perform an acoustic show on board the USS George Washington at Yokosuka Naval Base for several thousand troops stationed in Japan. He will take part in a music program for tsunami victims, along with a meet and greet and Q&A.
“It is an honor to have the chance to visit Japan and help continue to raise awareness for the disaster relief.” says Stapp “Our goal is to bring positive light to the inspiring children affected by the tsunami who have continued to persevere over the last year, despite losing everything. We could not be more proud of U.S. Military troops and their families based in Japan for their sacrifices for our country. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to meet and read to them and look forward to sharing a message of encouragement with both the Japanese children and the U.S. Military families stationed there.”
As a family effort, the Stapps invitation to Japan will help demonstrate how American families are dedicated to helping children and families who suffer in any way around the world. For more information or find out how to help, visit http://usjapantomodachi.org/.
Jaclyn Stapp was invited to read her children’s book “Wacky Jacky” at the first Miss Florida USA Little Sister event of the year. South Florida pageant title holders of all ages met at The Hollywood Production Studios in Hollywood, FL to met and greet with Jaclyn Stapp, a former Mrs. Florida herself! Check out this video from the day’s event!
Jaclyn Stapp will be attending the holiday lighting ceremony on December 3, a fundraising drive promoted by all the South Florida McDonald’s restaurants
BOCA RATON, FL – November 2011 – Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, was selected to be the first honorary chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Florida. She is the founder of the national outreach program, CHARM (Children Are Magical), which empowers at-risk youth and champions for women’s rights. She is also the Executive Director of The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation, a global charity dedicated to help families in need, established by her husband, singer/songwriter, Scott Stapp.
The Ronald McDonald House Charity of South Florida provides resources for families with children undergoing medical treatment, whether that support is through providing housing so that families can stay near to their children, helping families to afford staying in another city while their child is undergoing treatment, or even helping children to receive basic dental and medical care in at-risk communities. A mother of three, Stapp knows the importance of being near to her children and providing them with the best possible care.
Jaclyn will be presenting to over 30,000 attendees, a special holiday reading of “The Night Before Christmas” along with her award winning children’s book, Wacky Jacky – The Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen
BOCA RATON, FL – November 2011 – Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, will be officiating, with Suzanne Boyd, CBS 12 Co-Anchor, Delray’s famous 100-foot holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 1 in Delray Beach. The annual ceremony, which features Santa arriving in the Sky 12 helicopter, is considered the official kickoff to the holiday season for Delray Beach. Jaclyn will present a special holiday reading of “The Night Before Christmas” along with her acclaimed children’s book, Wacky Jacky – The True Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen to over 30,000 attendees planned for this event.