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.
Wilton Police to Host Citizen's Police Academy; Affluenza: Wilton Youth Council Announces Lecture on Anxiety Levels in Affluent Teens.
Ridgefield Chamber Announces Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off; Ridgefield Board of Selectman Meeting to Include Vendor Ordinances and More.
Carter: 'Giving billions of dollars to a nation state who would keep Americans hostage in the first place is irresponsible and embarrassing.
The 16th Annual Connecticut Tax Free Week ushers in the beginning of back-to-school preparations and tons of savings.
The Town of Monroe is announcing potential traffic delays due to area road work over the next two weeks.
The Brookfield man was a member of Congregation B'Nai Israel of Danbury. The family will observe a period of mourning beginning on Sunday.
Hole in one prizes will be given for longest drive, closest to the pin and closest to the line at the 9th Annual Newtown Golf Outing.
Commuters remain frustrated by railroad’s lapses in quality and reliability, which persist even as its ticket price lurches steadily upward
Commuters remain frustrated by railroad’s lapses in quality and reliability, which persist even as its ticket price lurches steadily upward
The Brookfield man was a member of Congregation B'Nai Israel of Danbury. The family will observe a period of mourning beginning on Sunday.
Mrs. Barton, a 20-year Nurse Supervisor in Danbury, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep.
Art Hopkins of New Milford, as well as other Connecticut residents, will be deploying to help those affected by flooding and wildfires.
The Executive Session & Special Board Meeting will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Board Conference Room in the Town Annex.
Redding resident and CT Food Bank Board member Wes Higgins was joined by friends at the Connecticut Food Bank 'Hops for Hunger' benefit.
Save room for dessert on Wednesday as The Ridgefield Police Department and Deborah Ann's join together to present 'Cops & Cones.'
Brookfield's new Controller Kimberly Siegrist, who replaced Bill Leverence, blames poor record keeping on the source of the $1.4 million.
The Brookfield woman was a founding member of the Newbury Congregational Church and served as a Deacon.
BREAKING: The man tried to raise $50K online to 'rebuild' after intentionally setting his Bethel house on fire to collect insurance money.
BREAKING: The Danbury man tried to raise $50K online to 'rebuild' after intentionally setting his house on fire to collect insurance money.
Organizers say the program will have broad appeal while commemorating the solemn 9/11 anniversary.