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.
Over the next week there are some chances for stormy weather and we’ll let you know the latest on the Fourth of July weekend forecast.
Over the next week there are some chances for stormy weather and we’ll let you know the latest on the Fourth of July weekend forecast.
Botsford, Dodgingtown, Sandy Hook and Newtown Hook & Ladder fire companies responded to the fire which occurred on Sunday.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a family to open their heart and home.
There are currently over 2,000 children who are looking for a Ridgefield family to open their heart and home.
The New Milford man refused to comply with officers' orders to drop his weapon and fired, striking a New Milford police officer.
Police said the Danbury man was charged with two counts of violation of a criminal protective order.
Bethel police said the Danbury man was charged with two counts of violation of a criminal protective order.
2 Danbury Men Arrested for Selling Cocaine Near an Elementary School.
State Awards Regional Government Council Grant for Snow Plow Study in Brookfield; Chick-fil-A is No. 1 Fast Food Restaurant in America.
Bethel Resident Recognized as Outstanding Employee by The Watermark at East Hill with 'Thrive' Award.
Man Killed in Motorcycle Vs. Pickup Truck Crash in Monroe; 2 Brothers Arrested in Connection with Monroe Man's Fatal Overdose.
State Awards Regional Government Council Grant for Snow Plow Study in Newtown; Roads Closed as Work Continues on Stevenson Dam.
