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.
States United to Prevent Gun Violence Action Fund and Newtown Action Alliance have endorsed Richard Blumenthal for re-election.
Come down to the Brookfield Town Hall for a fun-filled and festive event.
"What might be a considered a funny prank or a practical joke to some may be a terrifying experience to others," Capt. Lynch said. BREAKING
An accused rapist who was convicted of killing a woman and is suspected of murdering six others has been moved to Newtown prison. BREAKING
A 30-year-old pizza delivery driver is accused of sexual assault of a 14-year-old Danbury girl he met while delivering pizza.
A pizza delivery driver from Bethel is accused of sexual assault of a 14-year-old Danbury girl he met while delivering pizza.
An evening of thrills and chills is planned at the Discovery Center as 'The Ghosts of Ridgefield' make their return.
Grab your ghouls and goblins and head to downtown Bethel for another amazing day of tricks and treats.
A 58-year-old man was found in his pajamas by Bethel police four hours after he went missing, trapped under brush at Tarrywile.
A 58-year-old Danbury man was found in his pajamas four hours after he went missing, trapped under brush at Tarrywile.
A Drug dealer who police said sold heroin to a Newtown woman who died has plead guilty to the charges.
Weston First Selectman's family want to explain their mother’s erratic behavior and why she is requesting an extended leave.
Brookfield residents are invited to 'Coffee with a Cop' at Brookfield Deli & Catering.
A Newtown man was arrested for possession of narcotics and released to the custody of the Newtown Police Department on larceny charges.
Danbury's Western Connecticut State University has issued a statement regarding recent clown sightings.
A Sandy Hook mom has written an open letter to the mother of Jacob Hall, the South Carolina student who was killed in a school shooting.
Donate a book at "Fall in Love with Ridgefield Day" and the Max Michael Roselfield Foundation will match it to benefit a Danbury charity.
Two men were arrested by Danbury police for drug trafficking, one while in the presence of four kids ages 5-17-years-old.
Bethel police arrested a local man Tuesday on a weapons charge who admitted he smoked marijuana just before getting in his vehicle.
The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a debate with retired United States District Judge Alan Nevas moderating.
