About Zarah

As a high school English and journalism teacher, I speak all day about writing with passion. But to teach, you have to DO. A few years ago, I created my site so that I could write about the fun topics that interest me, as well as keep my family and friends updated on my year as Mrs. Indiana 2016. I like to write about colorful, silly, and sparkly life things and I found this to be a perfect creative outlet. I like to show readers a glimpse into my life and to share funny stories and big moments.

As time went on and the site grew, I started sharing my style as well and I found that I love showing people my outfits, as I have always had a passion for clothes. I enjoy incorporating style into the blog, and sharing my personal fashion has become a huge part of the website. I gravitate toward stripes, sparkles, navy, pink, bows, and nautical, classic style. I had fun sharing my pregnancy style as I awaited the birth of our son and I often showcase classroom fashion for my fellow educators. When I’m not in the classroom, I am on the sideline as a head cheerleading coach. It takes up an insane amount of my time, but I find it to be something that fills my heart, as I get to work with talented and kind student-athletes. I hung up the heels after my reign as Mrs. Indiana (and a Top 15 Mrs. America finish), but I made the natural switch to director. I co-directed Miss Cardinal for several years, a local preliminary to Miss Indiana and Miss America. Working with young women who demonstrate such drive, charisma, intelligence, and talent gives me so much hope for the future.

Zarah Shane is me, Zarah Shane Mumaw Skelton. I am a momma to our son Lake (4) and daughter Roan (2), a wife to my wonderful husband Daniel, a Boilermaker graduate, a mom to two Chocolate Labs named Derby and Zuma, a momma’s girl, a high school English teacher, a cheerleading coach, a margarita drinker, a Below Deck watcher, a proud pageant lover and supporter. I am originally from Niles, Michigan. I am now located in West Lafayette, Indiana.