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.
Executive Director, Technical Assistant, Account Representative and more— Patch and Zip Recruiter bring you the latest jobs in your area.
Executive Director, Technical Assistant, Account Representative and more— Patch and Zip Recruiter bring you the latest jobs in your area.
Executive Director, Technical Assistant, Account Representative and more— Patch and Zip Recruiter bring you the latest jobs in your area.
An historic blighted Ridgefield house on Catoonah Street is scheduled for demolition in the very near future.
After receiving an insider's only tip, a Weston man is accused of selling shares of stock, avoiding a loss of approximately $160,000.
Wilton police say a Danbury man attempting to beat a traffic light hit another vehicle, causing a 3-car pileup.
Students across the state of Connecticut met English standards, but not math. Find out how local students compared with state averages.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the data for local public schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Monroe Public Schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Newtown Public Schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for area public schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Ridgefield Public Schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Danbury Public Schools.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for area schools on Patch.
The majority of students across Connecticut met English standards, but not math. We present the local data for Bethel Public Schools.
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Find out when your outdoor plans this weekend in Monroe might get a bit damp and stormy.
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