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.
A Weston man bought and sold over a million dollars worth of duty-free tobacco and alcohol products through a Panamanian bank account.
The Town of Brookfield's Public Works Department has announced grading and repaving of area streets.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place next week in New Milford in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in Monroe in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in Sandy Hook and Newtown in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in the Danbury area in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in the Brookfield area in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in the Bethel area in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in the Easton area in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in Wilton in order to reduce power outages.
Helicopter inspections of transmission lines are taking place this week in Ridgefield in order to reduce power outages.
Robert Stackowitz, who broke out of a Georgia prison in 1968 and was living under an assumed name in Sherman, was arrested in May. BREAKING
Robert Stackowitz, who broke out of a Georgia prison in 1968 and was living under an assumed name in Sherman, was arrested in May. BREAKING
Undocumented immigrants were paid between $37 and $41 per hour and were forced to return $25 per hour to a Monroe business owner. BREAKING
The Brookfield/New Milford Probate Judge could have charges dropped if he completes a diversionary program. BREAKING
The Brookfield/New Milford Probate Judge could have charges dropped if he completes a diversionary program. BREAKING
Ridgefield's TerraSole Ristorante is an extension of Owner Pietro Polini’s culinary upbringing in Puglia, Italy.
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