Michelle Lockyer has been a resident of Escondido for over 25 years. She was in the first graduating class from Cal State San Marcos with a degree in Liberal Studies. She is a mother of 5 children, three girls and two boys and has spent the past 20+ years volunteering in their schools. Michelle has been active in several local organizations in and around Escondido through her time here. She and her husband are small business owners in Escondido as they own a choose and cut Christmas tree farm here in Escondido. Michelle has been active in pageantry most of her life; competing in over 20 pageants, volunteering at many & holding titles such as Miss Clairemont 1989. She became the director of the Miss Escondido Pageant in 2020 near the end of her daughter Cynthia’s reign as Miss Escondido 2019. Her proudest moments serving Escondido have been as pageant director of the Miss Escondido Pageant. As the Miss Escondido Pageant director she mentors young women in the community to become the best versions of themselves through 8 weeks of life skill training leading up to the pageant and for the pageant winners an entire year of close mentoring. Throughout their reign, Michelle makes sure the girls serve their community in every way possible whether it be cleaning up our parks and working with the Police Athletic League to community involvement such as participation at local festivals such as the Grand Avenue Festival and the Grape Day festival and countless ribbon cuttings with the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce. Not only does Michelle provide these girls with a lifetime of knowledge and opportunities, but she also works to provide these young women with scholarships. By reworking & bettering the Miss Escondido Pageant, Michelle is not only serving Escondido, but is also actively shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
About Michelle Lockyer
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Married 34 years and have 5 children, 3 girls and 2 boys ages 30-14.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Stage University San Marcos. I love working with young women to help them become their best selves.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Love yourself!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living my best life!
Michelle Lockyer & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Filippi’s Pizza and Burger Bench Escondido
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
30 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I get to work with so many in the community I couldn’t pick just one.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I love all of Downtown Escondido especially during Cruzin Grand!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The community of Escondido is an amazing mix of all kinds of people from all over the world!
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
The president of Disneyland and I would take him to The Grand Tea Room.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Big Bang Theory
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have dyslexia.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Grape Day Park Escondido
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Children
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Miss Escondido Pageant/North County Pageants
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be yourself and love who you are!
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
San Pasqual Valley on Highland Valley Rd.
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Living on a farm
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Going to the beach and spending the day with friends and family!
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Forces family fun!
Website:https://missescondido.com
