I'm a married mother of three awesome kids and a rescue dog named Sadie, a black lab mix. I grew up in Sandy Hook and currently live in Ridgefield.
I studied English Literature at Ellis College and Child Development at Post University and received my Head Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education through the State of Connecticut in 2008.
From 2010-2012 I enjoyed working for Patch in various roles as a reporter, columnist, food critic and guest editor. I also helped launch 12 Patch sites in Fairfield County in early 2010.
During 2012-2013, I stopped working in order to serve as a volunteer to help my hometown of Sandy Hook heal after the tragic Sandy Hook School shootings on Dec. 14, 2012. I founded the Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (The SHACK) in Sandy Hook Center as a creative way for kids and families to heal through the power of the arts through free music and art programs. We were happy to have the Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs as regular visitors as well.
In January of 2014, Hearst Media Services honored me with the "Top 10 Most Fascinating People of 2013" award in the Greater Danbury Area for volunteer work I performed with Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids. In June 2014, I went back to work and became a Regional Editor for eleven towns in Southwest Connecticut.
On February 4, 2015, World Cancer Day, life threw a huge curveball and I was diagnosed with "The Evil 'C' Word." During 2015 and most of 2016, I battled a "very rare, very aggressive" type of breast cancer with wit, sass, faith and lots of support from family and friends. After 4 surgeries, 16 weeks of dose dense "red devil" chemo, 30 rounds of radiation and tons of complications, I'm proud to say I'm now a survivor of Triple Negative Metaplastic Carcinoma and an advocate of self breast exams for early detection. Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 45 with no cancer in my family prompted me to start a #MyLeftBoob selfie campaign to raise awareness for early detection.
Read my story here:
http://patch.com/connecticut/bethel/breast-cancer-awareness-behind-pink-ribbons-personal-survival-story-0
In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading biographies, David Sedaris or Kurt Vonnegut books, singing and playing bass guitar in a cover band with my rockin' hubby of 22 years, who is the drummer.
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Noah, a lifelong Ridgefield resident, attended Ridgefield Public Schools and enjoyed fishing and reading and excelled at many sports.
The pair is working together to save lives after the horrific murder of their two children in the Sandy Hook School massacre.
Shine holds the annual charity cut-a-thon in honor of 16-year-old Ridgefielder Cubby Wax to find a cure for SMA, a debilitating disease.
The gala features a four course meal, a live band and social dancing, charity auctions, a professional show and a dance contest.
The gala features a four course meal, a live band and social dancing, charity auctions, a professional show and a dance contest.
The Monroe Arts and Culture Council said they are committed to enriching and enhancing the many art and cultural assets throughout the town.
The Mayor said the Chamber's conduct is "disappointing" by telling others they were "kicked out of their meeting space."
The goal of the program is to connect the community with the police department and to educate citizens on department policies and procedures
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Looking for a career in the education field? Look no further than our Patch Jobs Board
Looking for a career in the education field? Look no further than our Patch Jobs Board.