Occupation: I am a dental assistant for Dr Cono in Newtown. I assist the dentist by handing him tools, getting the rooms set up, and breaking down the rooms for each patient coming in. I take x-rays. I have been here for about a year-and-a-half. I'm in school now for dental hygiene. I really like teeth. I like seeing the confidence people feel when they have a nice smile. I want to be a dental hygienist.

Family: I live with my dad, Glenn, and my younger brother, Justin, in Trumbull. My mother passed away. My dad is a postal worker and my brother is trying to be a firefighter. My uncle who lives in Newtown is a firefighter, and my grandfather was a firefighter in Fairfield.

Pets:Aladdin with Princess Jasmine. I have two dogs and a cat. My yellow Lab is Cooper, he's 4 years old. That's my boy. He's a cuddlebug. He's always been there by my side through a lot. He goes with me on car rides, hiking - he goes everywhere with me. I have a toy fox terrier we rescued from down south when he was a year-and-a-half. He's 5 years old now. His name is Tazz. Cooper is 76 pounds and Tazz is 11 pounds. My cat Jasmine is 18 years old. My mom got her for me on my birthday when I turned 5. I loved the movie

Hobby: I like to cook and bake, especially cupcakes, muffins, and pepperoni bread. I can also cook chicken cutlets and chicken parm.

What do you like to do in your free time? Hang out with my friends and my boyfriend. I like to hike a lot. My favorite place to hike is Sleeping Giant in Hamden. Cooper hikes with me a lot, too. He can go off leash now and is good about it. I don't like being cooped up inside. I like to be doing anything fun and active. I love nature - so swimming, camping, and just being outside.

What's your favorite movie?Grease, because of the storyline and all the music. I like Olivia Newton John. I saw her in concert and made my dad take me. She even sang Grease songs like "Hopelessly Devoted" and "We Go Together." I used to watch Grease every Wednesday with my best friend.

What is your favorite travel destination? I really want to go to the Bahamas. It just looks so beautiful and peaceful. I love the beach. I'd like to go to Fiji, too. Also, I like to travel to new states every year, so my goal is to go to all 50 states.

What is the best thing about Newtown? I like how everyone is so sweet and nice. Everyone is so strongly connected.

Who has been the greatest influence in your life? My dad. He's just great. He's supported me in every decision I've made and been there for me through everything. He's always one of the first people I call when something happens, and he is always there to help me. I'm daddy's little girl.

If you could spend the day with anyone who would you choose?Robert Di Niro. He's really funny. I like him in movies like Meet the Fockers and Meet the Parents.

What is your favorite TV show? American Horror Story. It's scary, but I like watching it. My favorite part is the suspense and adrenaline rush. I watch it at night. I enjoy shows that make you think, too. I like figuring everything out and putting it all together to how it all makes sense.

What is your guilty pleasure? Ice cream. My favorite is coffee-flavored. I love Ferris Acres here in Newtown. I could eat ice cream every day of the week. My other guilty pleasures are chocolate and pizza.