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Bynam, the principal of Patrick Henry K-8 in Alexandria, was crowned Virginia's Mrs. America in June, NBC Washington reports.
The University of Maryland graduate hopes to use her new platform to spotlight student literacy, particularly the Success for All Foundation, a program which she pioneered at Patrick Henry, NBC says.
Bynam tells the outlet that she told no one but her husband about her plans to compete.
In August, she'll take the stage for the national competition.
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