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.
Two Bridgeport brothers were arrested in April on federal charges in connection with a man who fatally overdosed in Monroe.
Attorney Josh Koskoff represents a group of parents who lost children in the Sandy Hook School massacre who are suing the gun manufacturer.
The fun-filled pumpkin weigh-off in Ballard Park is presented by the Ridgefield Chamber. Find out what's planned this year.
Dr. Suniya Luthar, Ph.D. will speak in Wilton on a groundbreaking study that found affluent teenagers have the elevated levels of anxiety.
Redding area drivers should use caution and plan for delays while workers work on road reconstruction and paving.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
BREAKING: Thunderstorms may be capable of damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours today with severe weather expected in the area.
Local sponsors donated $42,875 worth of school supplies and gift cards to help 245 Danbury area school children start the year off right.
Joseph was a supervisor for the United States Postal Service for over forty years and was just inducted into the Stamford Old Timers Assoc.
Joe had no greater love then that for his daughters; he was a dedicated father, deeply involved in the caring and raising of his girls.
The new school year begins in less than a few weeks. Here are some important dates you need to know.
The new school year begins in less than a few weeks. Here are some important dates you need to know.
The new school year begins in less than a few weeks. Here are some important dates you need to know.