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.
Federal authorities said that a Florida woman was arrested for threatening a Sandy Hook family because she felt the massacre was a hoax.
The Brookfield Police Department is holding their annual toy drive to collect gifts for children in local hospitals.
Ridgefield has the distinct honor of having the most magical Main Street at Christmastime in The Nutmeg State!
Three Bethel High School teachers will shave their heads in memory of Thomas Fritch, a Bethel boy who passed away from cancer.
Eric DeAngelis worked as a music teacher and bandleader at Holy Cross High School from 2014 to 2016.
Eric DeAngelis worked as a music teacher and bandleader at the Litchfield Jazz Program and Holy Cross High School from 2014 to 2016.
Eric DeAngelis worked as a music teacher and bandleader at Holy Cross High School from 2014 to 2016. He will be laid to rest on Saturday.
Eric DeAngelis worked as a music teacher and bandleader at Holy Cross High School from 2014 to 2016. He will be laid to rest on Saturday.
Police are seeking help finding a 23-year-old man who was last seen in Milford. BREAKING
The Easton Police Department is seeking help finding a 23-year-old man who was last seen in Milford. BREAKING
The Newtown High School cross country and track coach has been placed on administrative leave.
Hurry and get your license renewed at the Danbury AAA before they stop the process due to a disagreement with CT DMV. BREAKING
#KnowTheSigns is the hashtag Sandy Hook Promise using to raise awareness to prevent gun violence. The group recently released a PSA.
It played out like a scene out of "Breaking Bad," but for an Easton man accused of making crystal meth, the charges are real.
Bethel Cinema is hosting a Meet & Greet for the CT premiere of 'Gold Star,' starring Robert Vaughn, a Ridgefield resident since 1982.
If you missed Weston's last Board of Selectman meeting this past Thursday you can check out the video here.
Check out the highlights of the Shelton vs. Ridgefield CIAC Class LL Football Semifinals from Monday night.
A Danbury man was charged with racketeering and larceny after police say he defrauded area consumers with substandard work.
Jan Koziol, age 53, of Monroe entered into rest on November 28, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital.
A retired bookkeeper for A&P Supermarket, Anne Colon, of Easton, loved reading, watching movies, and most of all loving people.
