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.
More than 1,000 trick-or-treaters turned out for the Ridgefield Police Department's annual free Halloween party at the Lounsbury House.
Police announced that there will be road work in the Brookfield/Newtown area and drivers should be prepared for delays.
Police announced that there will be road work in the Brookfield/Bethel area and drivers should be prepared for delays.
The Brookfield Police Department announced that there will be road work and drivers should be prepared for delays.
Primark employees found skimmers were placed on some of their credit card payment machines in the Danbury Fair Mall store.
Tuesday the Monroe Town Clerk's Office is open until 8 p.m. for those who are registered and are qualified to vote.
"Newtown" documentary pulled from Cinemark out of respect for victims of Aurora, Colorado, shooting who are in a legal dispute with chain.
The Bethel Registrar of Voters office will hold a special voter registration session on Tuesday. BREAKING
If you notice Wilton police officers looking a bit more like Tom Selleck or Sam Elliot, it's all for a good cause.
Bethel bandleader Billy Michael will perform a free concert with Brookfield-based teen performers, "The Veteranettes."
The district comprises portions of Bethel, Danbury, Redding and Newtown.
A Brookfield native explores the influence of culture, social pressures, and family conflict in this original film.
Area sex offenders — Do you know your New Milford neighbors? BREAKING
Do you know who your neighbors are? There are two registered sex offenders residing in Monroe. BREAKING
Area sex offenders — Do you know your Newtown neighbors? BREAKING
Do you know who your neighbors are? There are seven registered sex offenders residing in Weston and Easton. BREAKING
There are 17 sex offenders living near Wilton. Do you know your neighbors? BREAKING
3 registered sex offenders reside in Ridgefield. Do you know who your neighbors are? BREAKING
Do you know who your neighbors are? There are seven registered sex offenders residing in Brookfield. BREAKING
13 registered sex offenders reside in Bethel. Do you know who your neighbors are? BREAKING