Darien's HamletHub Team
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- Last Updated on Monday, 07 May 2012 12:54
- Written by Kerry Anne Ducey
Darien's HamletHub Team
Kerry Anne Ducey ~ Founder & Editor
KERRY ANNE DUCEY founded Ridgefield’s Talk of the Town (www.ridgefieldctblog.com) in 2009 and is a freelance writer for Ridgefield Magazine, voted the 2008 Publication of the Year by the CT Press Club. In 2011, Kerry Anne decided to share the popular and successful "Talk Of The Town" online news model with other towns and founded Hamlet Hub LLC, a collection of hyper-local news blogs. Talented editors presently manage Hamlet Hub in Bethel, Norwalk and Wilton Connecticut.
Prior to her writing career, Kerry Anne graduated summa cum laude, earning a master’s degree in elementary education. She taught in various schools throughout NY and CT for nearly twenty years. In her spare time, Kerry Anne and her husband, Ken are busy raising three children as well as serving many charitable organizations including Young Life and the Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association.
Brian Ducey ~ Darien Editor
Darien resident Brian is your Darien HamletHub editor. After 15 years in the financial industry, Brian has decided to focus on his real passion, editing, writing and reporting. A graduate of The University of Vermont Business School, Brian received a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to his focus on finance, he often found himself writing about UVM sporting events and reporting on local news around campus.
Cynthia Digiacomo ~ HamletHub graphic designer
CYNTHIA has designed for top executives and creative professionals in New York such as Tommy Hilfiger of Tommy Hilfiger, Inc., Reed Krakoff Inc, Paulette Cole of ABC Carpet & Home, and Glenn Lajeski of MCA Records. In 1995, while living on the Upper West Side, she opened her first C Design office in Union Square. Cynthia’s visual literacy is deepened by her travels through Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia which are reflected in her design acuity, intuition and detail. In 2000, she moved with her husband, two children and yellow lab along with her business to Ridgefield, Connecticut. Cynthia’s work has been published in Print Magazine, Self & Elle Magazines, Shopping Bag Design Book One, Shopping Bag Design Book Two and Design Basics Book. She has more than 15 years experience creating surprising and memorable designs with words, images & space and understands that each brand has its own set of unique and complex personality traits to express. Sensitivity to type, image, color, material, texture and form are the foundation for her design solutions.
Joanna Kutler~ Day Tripping & Family Outings
Joanna loves to travel near and far with her family. Born to British parents, she traveled in Europe and the US while growing up. More recently, she lived overseas with her husband and two children in Tokyo, Japan, and traveled throughout Asia. Now a resident of Ridgefield, Joanna details her suggestions for day trips and more extensive outings on the Ridgefield Hamlet Hub and on her Travily blog, www.travilyblog.com
Olga Adler ~ Interior Design
OLGA ADLER is the principal of OLGA ADLER INTERIORS,an interior design firm in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Known for her fondness for simple forms, love of color and unique accessories, Adler has won acclaim for her refreshing approach to classic design. Her European sophistication and American sensibility shine in creations. “My approach to interior decorating is lifestyle-driven. I enjoy being able to work with my clients in a wide variety of design styles so their homes reflect their lifestyle and personal tastes, not necessarily mine,” explains Adler.
John Barricelli ~ Sweet & Savory Recipes
JOHN BARRICELLI, a graduate of The Culinary Institute, is a third generation baker who owns & operates The SoNo Bakery & Cafe in Norwalk, Ct. John spent eight years working in production & appearing on Martha Stewart’s TV show- a natural progression to hosting his own show on PBS: Everyday Baking from Everyday Food. His new book: The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook, the Best Sweet & Savory Recipes for Every Occasion(Clarkson Potter, NY), has been named one of 2010’s “Most Exciting Food Books” by Publishers’ Weekly.
Maria Markus~ Education
MARIA MARKUS is the owner and director of Tutoring Club of Ridgefield. She manages the day-to-day operations of the center and takes a personal interest in each child she meets. As part of a national organization, Maria delivers the very best curriculum for students. And being a local owner allows her to individualize the lessons for each student, to be readily available to parents and students, and to contribute directly to each student’s success. Maria monitors each student’s progress every step of the way, and hires professional, caring and accomplished instructors who share her passion.
Maria received her degree from Academy of Fine Chemical Technology in Moscow, Russia. She has always had a passion for helping people overcome their obstacles and achieve their best. Maria worked as in-house math and science tutor in Ridgefield High School. Throughout the years, she has motivated students, friends, family members and associates of all ages to do so and feels no greater reward than helping others realize their goals.
