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.
Police have arrested 10 men so far as a result of a months-long investigation at activity at Farrington Woods Park, 127 Mill Plain Road.
Pat was a store manager for several years in the 80's-early 90's, at Trim Fashions in Danbury and became close friends with her co-workers.
Mrs. Davey was the proprietor of Davey Brothers Grocery Deli in Sandy Hook for many years.
Mrs. Davey was the proprietor of Davey Brothers Grocery Deli in Sandy Hook for many years.
MRs. Goehrke graduated from Henry Abbott Tech for Licensed Practical Nursing and had a 20-year career at Danbury Hospital.
MRs. Goehrke graduated from Henry Abbott Tech for Licensed Practical Nursing and had a 20-year career at Danbury Hospital.
She worked as a dental assistant.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown on Saturday, July 9, 2016.
The family will receive friends at The Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave Bethel, CT, on Friday, July 8, 2016.
The family would like to thank all of the staff at Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation for the care and compassion provided.
The four teams had a history-making year in States and will advance to the New England Championships next week in New Hampshire.
New Milford police said a Danbury man became combative with officers during their investigation of a fight in progress
New Milford police said the Danbury man became combative with officers during their investigation of a fight in progress
If you see folks downtown marching, playing kazoos and wearing wild hats, don't worry— it's just P.T. Barnum's birthday celebration!
All proceeds from the race goes to benefit Newtown Youth & Family Services.
Mr. Keating taught at Hayestown Ave. School, served as an administrator at Broadview and Rogers Park Middle Schools as well as Woodbury.
Mr. Keating taught at Hayestown Ave. School, served as an administrator at Broadview and Rogers Park Middle Schools as well as Woodbury.
Mr. Keating taught at Hayestown Ave. School, served as an administrator at Broadview and Rogers Park Middle Schools as well as Woodbury.
Mrs. Collida was a unit secretary at the Kidney Dialysis Center in Fort Lauderdale for many years before retiring and moving to New Milford.
Those with compromised immune systems, children with asthma and the elderly may be at risk for breathing difficulties due to poor air qualit