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.
"We're happy to see everyone out there playing the Pokémon GO game...getting out into the community and interacting with one another."
The Brookfield teen purchased the dirt bike with his own money after saving up for a long time.
Three local swimming areas in Middlefield, New Fairfield and Salem were closed Wednesday, July 27, after high levels of bacteria were found.
Three local swimming areas in New Fairfield, Middlefield and Salem have been closed due to high levels of bacteria found in the water.
A man dressed "inappropriately" near Marty Motors has some Ridgefielders a little hot under the collar.
Police said the Derby man was speeding and when they pulled him over he was arrested on a number of charges.
Newtown police said the man was speeding in the area of Berkshire Road and when they pulled him over he was arrested on a number of charges.
One homeowner kept the blaze under control with a fire extinguisher until the fire department arrived.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Monroe area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the New Milford area.
Find out from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Newtown/Sandy Hook area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Wilton area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Ridgefield area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Danbury area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Brookfield area.
Find out details from the National Weather Service on when we might see storms, flooding and strong wind gusts in the Bethel area.
Gov. Malloy was one prominent guest on the invitation list for Bethel's Democratic Summer Picnic.
The New Milford man reportedly used social media to encourage others to kill police officers.
Dr. Henry Seemann filed the suit against the Town of Ridgefield on June 24 and is arguing that his lease was unfairly terminated.
