Occupation: I work part-time as an online college instructor of marketing and finances for Baker College, which is based in Michigan. I worked for Rockwell International for 17 years as financial advisor and contract administrator. A great deal of my
Occupation: I work part-time as an online college instructor of marketing and finances for Baker College, which is based in Michigan. I worked for Rockwell International for 17 years as financial advisor and contract administrator. A great deal of my time now is spent in charitable work. I earned a bachelorâs degree in business administration with an emphasis on marketing from Cal State University in Fullerton, Calif., and a masterâs degree from National University in Irvine, Calif.
How Long in Newtown: I have lived in Newtown for 17 months. Prior to this, I lived in Livermore, Calif., for two and a half years, Lake Orion, Mich., for seven months, and Mission Viejo, Calif. I was born and grew up in southern California.
Family: My husband, Jim, and I have been married for five years. I have two stepdaughters in college in Michigan, Marcia, 21, and Lauren, 18, and we will be adopting a baby boy soon.
Pets: We have a cocker spaniel, PJ, who is two and a half.
Hobbies: Snow skiing, crafts, biking, traveling, and relaxing with a good book in the sun. I want to learn to play golf.
Favorite Books and Authors: I like to read but I read very seldom. When I do, I read magazines or fun reading, such as books by Sidney Sheldon.
Favorite TV Show: Dateline, 60 Minutes, Providence, and the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Organizations: Newtown Newcomers. I am co-chair of special programs and ways and means. Newcomers is a nice way to meet people and newcomers in town. I am co-chairing the Holiday Festival the first weekend in December that benefits the Family Counseling Center. I serve on the board of directors of the Family Counseling Center. I am co-chairman of a gala for Dreams Come True on March 16. I love that charity, which is wonderful, and benefits terminally, chronically, or seriously ill children. Itâs a great cause. It does a lot of real nice things. I want to get their name out there more.
Most Vivid Memory of Newtown: Because Iâm from the west coast, I love the color changes of the trees. I also love the deer being close to you.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Relaxing on a beach in Hawaii or on a cruise ship anywhere.
Personal Philosophy: Treating others as you would like to be treated.