Staples High School English teacher and student newspaper adviser Mary Elizabeth Fulco was named Teacher of the Year, an award that she clearly deserves for stepping up last year during such an emotional time at the school after the death of English teacher, Cody Thomas. “Staples spoils me,” Fulco told the Westport News. We think you spoil us. And we’re so lucky to have you. Thank you for all you do to inspire our students.
To read more about Ms. Fulco, see 5 Questions for Mary Elizabeth Fulco
Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."
