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.
Nature Made Vitamins have recalled some of its gummies and folic acid tablets due to possible contamination with salmonella or staph.
Liz was an Elvis fan and had a great love for pets especially her dogs. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Church.
The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education serves Weston, Westport, Wilton and surrounding towns.
Jeremy Small, 32, of Danbury, was throwing chairs and he flipped a table before officers arrived on scene at the Danbury Public Library.
Police say a Hispanic couple forcibly entered a home on Prospect Street off Town Hill Ave. and stole cash, jewelry and the resident's purse.
MCAA has locations in Bethel, Danbury, New Milford, Ridgefield and surrounding towns to help those battling substance abuse.
Tracey Rajcula is a Brookfield resident who works as a hair stylist at Shear Image Salon in Newtown.
Tracey Rajcula is a Brookfield resident who works as a hair stylist at Shear Image Salon in Newtown.
The families of Benjamin Wheeler, Dylan Hockley and Daniel Barden and others in the community share their heartbreaking stories in 'Newtown'
He graduated from St. Peters school where he was an altar boy and an accomplished athlete participating, and winning awards in many sports.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date.
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Mrs. Catino passed away on May 24. She was attended St. Peter Church of Danbury.
Join Julliano's for live music, drink specials, 20 percent off all day and a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m.
A Housatonic Railroad cargo train derailed in New Milford early Saturday morning.
2 local residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community
2 local residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community
Six Ridgefield residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community
Two Wilton residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community.
Two Danbury residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community.
7 Brookfield residents recently received the Scouts' top honor— the Gold Award— for creating projects and programs that help the community.
