THINGS

YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME

1. When I was little, I made fun of my Grandma Kathleen for these orange sandals she used to wear. Just before she passed away, she and my aunt went shopping and bought this orange, glass shoe for my work desk as a funny reminder. It is a happy memory!

2. Being elected by the Lee County community as a Lee County judge is one of the most significant professional milestones thus far in my career. However, my greatest accomplishment in life, and the one I am most proud of, is becoming a mom.

3. I am a third-generation Southwest Florida native, so this is truly my home. I love the river and beaches and, although the community is growing rapidly, I love how it still has that small town feel.

4. A family tradition that I have cherished over the years is Christmas Eve dinner! We eat lots of yummy food –typically fish, because we are Italian – and Grandma reads The Night Before Christmas. It is something I hope to carry on as my family starts our own family traditions.

5. I have always been fascinated with learning about different cultures, and Pocahontas was one of my favorite Disney princesses. I’d share a meal with her, if I could, and ask: How would she feel about so many girls, and young women, idolizing her? What is her true story? What advice could she give about bringing cultures together and seeking peace in our world today?