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Need a boost of inspiration? Just check out how these amazing Stamford teens are packing each day full. by dia ne se mb rot

BUZZ Teacher of the year; the new XenHouse; Stamford locals Tom Cingari, Jr., and Rachel Messinger; SoundWaters photo contest; new amphitheater; Alzheimer’s research

SHOP Finds for a design-forward home

14 EDITOR’S LETTER 17 STATUS REPORT

MOVING FORWARD

FALL FASHION

Before the chilly fall breezes blow into town, get your warm-and-cozy outfits ready. Here’s your guide to this season’s top picks.

DO Let’s party! Birthday party places for kids, and good-time ideas for the rest of us GO Escape to Mystic; never too much luxe at Ocean House; books to read this fall

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42 MONEY MATTERS

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t’s almost impossible to believe that twenty years have passed since 9/11. For some of us, that day still lives within. I went through the day in shock, only later absorbing what had actually happened to our country and to local families. How many of us lost a relative, a friend, or a neighbor? Since then, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York has collected stories, shared resources and served as a gathering place for an annual memorial tribute to the people lost at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and on Flight 93. Everyone who experienced that day will pass this year’s anniversary in his or her own way—some may turn inward, while others will reach out. I wanted to let you know about the resources at 911memorial.org. Among the planned events, I found out about this year’s Tribute in Light—the twin blue lights beamed some four miles high and seen for nearly sixty miles. They will be joined citywide, with lights at cultural institutions, corporate buildings and landmarks as a statement of unity. This could be an especially difficult anniversary for some Stamford families. We hope it passes with them knowing they are supported and in our thoughts. And for those too young to remember that day, this is a chance to ask questions about what happened and what it means to those you know. I am thinking about the teens featured in the story “Teens to Watch” in this issue. On that day, they were not even born yet. They have heard the stories and perhaps even seen a memorial about 9/11, but it seems hard to explain how it changed our country.

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As a way to relate, they have the experience of a pandemic. So when I talked to them about their teenage years, I asked specifically about how Covid has changed them. How does it make things challenging, and did any lessons come from it? Remarkably, they acknowledge what others have been through; comment on their gratitude for what they have, despite sacrifices; and express an awareness of their own deepened resiliency. Though social distancing physically separated them as individuals, they bonded as a generation because of their experiences during these unusual high school years. I find their school accomplishments as impressive and inspiring as this attitude. I hope you do, too. Inside, you’ll also find ideas for enjoying life here, such as gatherings with friends and family or maybe even starting a new business (or at least checking it out). You also can read up on quick escapes to simply get away from the everyday. For example, we head up the coastline to waterside retreats that can clear one’s head and celebrate the joys of life. Of course, we all can agree that the best comfort is found when we return to the place we love the most: home. On this 9/11, I will head to my favorite quiet spot along our coastline to take in the NYC skyline in the distance, and sense it as closer than usual.

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onna Kaiser captured a pair of noteworthy teaching honors this year. The Stamford High School science teacher was named the city’s Teacher of the Year, and Manhattanville College’s School of Education awarded her its Valiant Educator Award. Kaiser deserves community plaudits, as do all her teaching peers for the way in which they navigated their classrooms and careers in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Everybody made adjustments during the pandemic, but teachers steered through pandemic-related complexities with aplomb. For one, they needed to make drastic changes in the way they taught their students. But they also needed to work with the district to figure out how to best handle the new challenges, and had to work with some students who did not have the technological resources and some who did not know how to use them. While debate centered around parents and school leadership between remote and in-person instruction, teachers rode a roller-coaster that lurched awkwardly around a track that was not completely designed with a map. “Last March, when teaching went full remote, it was sudden and unexpected, so I don’t think all teachers were equipped, technology-wise, to

above: Teacher of the Year, Donna Kaiser

be able to pivot to a full remote environment,’’ Kaiser said. “This included things as simple as having reliable high-speed internet service, a dedicated desk area and camera. It was also quite an adjustment to go from being in a classroom with students all day to sitting in one place in front of a computer for hours and hours.”

Remote instruction was only the first hurdle. Kaiser said the 2020–21 school year schedule was “unpredictable.” Hybrid learning, live streaming and, finally, a return to in-person instruction and teaching with masks in place for the final few months required swift transitions. “Not only did the teachers have to change their delivery methods,

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such as paper tests to online tests, and learn new skills, the school also had to go through some infrastructure upgrades to enable these new modes,’’ Kaiser said. She found the mask-wearing requirement troublesome. “I found myself running out of voice halfway through the day,’’ she said. “My husband provided a small wireless clip-on microphone and an amplifier so that I didn’t have to shout.” Science teachers such as Kaiser found it especially difficult due to the hands-on lab exercises that are an important part of the curriculum. “You could only do them if you had enough equipment,’’ Kaiser said. She included more interactive projects and developed different methods to keep students engaged. She conducted one experiment in the backyard of her home while students watched, and then did a lab based on the data. With pandemic restrictions easing, nearly all students will return to the classroom in the fall. Kaiser said, however, that teaching strategies that evolved during the pandemic will remain in place. “I’m hoping we can take the positives we learned and keep them in teaching,’’ she said. “I think technology should be part of the curriculum going forward. I don’t think we should ever try to go back. We should always be in the present and keep moving forward.”

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XenHouse challenges your strength and conditioning through vigorous training geared toward transforming your body.

above: Co-owners of XenHouse: Desmond K. Hinds, Alex Joseph and Ross Bertrand

anifest is one of those words buzzing around in our modern-day lexicon. We manifest good relationships, good careers, answers to life’s big questions, you name it. Oftentimes, the things we manifest stem from the core values for which we stand. Passion, charity, boldness—these ideals are best exemplified by Stamford athletes Alex Joseph, Desmond K. Hinds and Ross Bertrand. This past June, these lifelong best friends opened

XenHouse, a new fitness space in Harbor Point, and it isn’t your average gym. Using their collective knowledge and experience in the professional sports world, Alex, Desmond and Ross cater to those looking to level up not only their bodies, but also their overall well-being. The business name comes from the Greek word xenodochial, which means “to be friendly strangers”— which is all-around what they do. XenHouse trainers help anyone

with an interest in general fitness, both in person and virtually, as well as sports-specified training tailored to unique sports needs, special-needs training for those with limitations and wanting to push the boundaries of what is possible, and recovery sessions for those dealing with injuries, aches and pains. According to one of its founders, Alex Joseph, the goal is simple: “XenHouse offers unique training that feeds one’s mind, body and soul. We prepare those willing to work for change to hold a high standard. Fitness is a pivotal part of our lives at XenHouse; we physically challenge you while building your mental/emotional focus through tough exercises.” Ready to make a change, head to toe? Your coach is waiting. Bookings and other inquiries can be made on the XenHouse website at thexenhouse.com, and updates and special offers are posted to Instagram @xenhouse_.

above: During the early transformation of the XenHouse facility; the new facility opened and stocked with workout gear

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MIND

We push you to a level you didn’t think you had. Adding mentally draining exercises here at XenHouse, we aim to build your mental toughness daily by adding that emphasis to each work out.

SPIRIT

We aim to uplift those that need uplifting. Training that becomes therapeutic is the goal in order to change lives. Here at XenHouse our main purpose is to help our clients become the best version of themselves from the inside out!

PORTRAITS BY KRISTY RAMSAY PHOTOGRAPHY: INTERIORS AND CLASSES BY GARVIN BURKE

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Stamford-loving residents share their local favorites

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Longtime Business Pick Montana for Men barbershop

Stamford Resident 21 years

Town Tradition Fourth of July fireworks

New-Place Pick Mecha Noodle Bar

Town Tradition “We love the Stamford Art Festival and the Stamford Farmer’s Market. They are both located in downtown Stamford during the summer months.”

Best View “The Western shore front of Shippan Point, viewing the Manhattan skyline at sunset.” Coffee Spot Donut Delight

Longtime Business Pick “Crabshell, located in the Harbor Point Marina.” New-Place Pick Divina

above: Interior of Stamford’s Mecha Noodle Bar above: The new and gorgeous Divina in downtown

Favorite Restaurant “Cafe Silvium and their chicken scarpiello” What Makes Stamford Great “Stamford is a big city that still acts like a small town. I love the fact that Stamford is evolving and changing with the times but still has a small town/neighborhood feel for someone who’s lived here their whole life.” above: Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables at the Stamford Downtown Farmers Market, open through October

“The love of food is what keeps me passionate about not only what I do, but also what our company stands for. I come from a large Italian family and food is the thing that brings us all together. Knowing that my hard work is leading to someone being happy around a dinner table with loved ones is what makes my job great. I am the fourth generation in my family to own and operate supermarkets in Stamford and it feels great to be able to serve and give back to the community that the previous three generations have served.”

Best View “We enjoy the view from Cove Island Park, which looks out onto Long Island Sound.” Coffee Spot “Humbled has delicious coffee and is unique to Stamford.”

above: Good times, good food at Kouzina Taverna

Favorite Restaurant “Kouzina—we love the lavraki, pan-seared sea bass.” What Makes Stamford Great “When you go out, you always see a smiling face that you know!”

“I love being a dentist. It is amazing to be in a profession where you can help people improve their health, self-confidence and also achieve a winning smile!”

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left: Worker doing his part to transform the old ballpark right: View of the new amphitheater for live concerts and more

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constructing one in Danbury. Saffan recommended Bridgeport instead. And he knew just the place: Harbor Yard, home of the Bluefish. He could see the stadium from his office next door at the Webster Bank Arena, where he was the president of the Sound Tigers minor league hockey team. The stadium had long-struggled to make a profit, and existing zoning meant that neighborhood opposition was unlikely. Plus, the location was perfect for a concert venue: an easy walk from the train station, a minute from I-95, a quick stroll to the Port Jefferson ferry, and close to food and drink in the Park City. Many meetings with city groups, shipping delays, and a pandemic later, the pair’s vision was finally realized. More than two dozen concerts, including New Canaan crooner Harry Connick Jr. to rapper Rod Wave to Grammywinning rockers Greta Van Fleet, will take place from opening through October. In between, the amphitheater hosts cider fests, beer fests and more. The amphitheater opens three hours prior to showtime, giving fans plenty of time to eat, drink and gather. Local fare, including

he former Bluefish baseball stadium in Bridgeport is rocking a $25 million makeover, replete with Gehry-esque flying steel masts around a big-top torch. It’s home of the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater now, an outdoor music venue with 5,700 seats, local food and drink, and enough luxury to lure boaters back to shore by showtime. A tensile membrane roof made of fiberglass and Teflon stretches across the site, protecting 92 percent of concert-goers—as well as 23-foot-high video boards and a state-of-the-art German sound system—from the elements. Marble lines bathroom walls and sinks, live orchids ring restroom entrances, French glass from St. Gobain shimmers under lights imported from Milan. “It’s an architectural marvel,” says Attorney Howard Saffan, of Weston, the amphitheater’s developer, builder and operator. Eight years ago, during one of their monthly lunches, Saffan and veteran concert-promoter Jim Koplik, of Stamford, agreed that Fairfield County could really use a new amphitheater. As it happens, entertainment company Live Nation was considering

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pizza from Pepe’s, barbecue from Hoodoo Brown, seafood from Knot Norm’s, ice cream from Timothy’s, and craft beer from Two Roads and Blue Point, fills concession stands. Ten bartenders work the granite-wrapped dugouts on the concert floor. Concierges pour Dom Perignon in the luxury suites. Carving stations line the Harbor Club. “Everything is catered to knowing who our clientele is,” Saffan says. “People in Fairfield County want quality and service, whether that’s food, service, the band or the venue.” Bands get the star treatment at the amphitheater, too, with their own personal chef (Eric Fellito, of Tasty Yolk and The Chelsea fame), six dressing rooms, massage rooms, a s’mores bar at the outdoor fireplace, video and pinball room and more. Even the roadies get TLC. Saffan and Koplik added gleaming showers and washers and dryers for the road crew, as well as prime parking out back with water and power for eight tour buses. Talent, crew and operating staff can all eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together, served by a custom kitchen. The goal, says Saffan, is to make everybody happy to come back next time.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL HOAGLAND

his September SoundWaters will announce the winners of its one-of-a-kind photo contest: “Long Island Sound: It Makes Me Happy.” It showcases winners who captured that nautical feeling of summer best, with proceeds to enter the contest benefitting SoundWaters’ year-round conservation and educational initiatives. With its new Harbor Center, a research-and-education facility set to launch in Boccuzzi Park in 2022, SoundWaters will continue its twenty-five-year commitment to safeguarding our water and building eco-friendly relationships with the community at large. “We love to see what other artists are creating—especially in our own backyard,” says Garvin Burke, contest judge and senior art director of Stamford magazine. When helping to select winners for Best in Show, Winner-Adult and Winner-Youth categories, he looked for: an unexpected narrative or uncommon site/ subject matter; well-exposed photo with a command of depth of field; and an evocative mood or feeling. Locals also voted for a People’s Choice winner. Best in Show and People’s Choice winners will receive two tickets on the SoundWaters Whale Watch, and the Adult and Youth winners will receive two tickets to a public sail on the schooner SoundWaters. See more at soundwaters.org.

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CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH BRINGS HOPE TO FAMILIES MANAGING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

ost of us probably associate Alzheimer’s disease with memory loss and possibly confusion and anger. But less common symptoms such as the loss of spatial reasoning—the inability to recognize or find familiar objects that are in plain sight—can also signal the presence of the disease and its variants. “That’s when you’ve lived in the same house for 30 years but suddenly, you’re

confusing which light switch does what,” says Dr. Carolyn Fredericks, M.D., assistant professor of neurology at Yale. “Or you look in the fridge for the orange juice, and even though it’s right in front of you, you can’t pick it out from the crowd of other objects.” Dr. Fredericks has a special interest in looking at the less-common types of Alzheimer’s, where the prominent signs may be mistaken for dementia or may lie in stamfordmag.com

“completely different realms of thinking,” she says. The danger is that they are masking the onset of the fatal disease, delaying diagnosis and treatment. She and her colleagues in the Fredericks Lab, a research facility on the Yale University campus, are using advanced neuroimaging technology to understand how variant strains of Alzheimer’s spreads across networks in the brain.

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a process for someone. Sometimes, we will learn that a patient’s thyroid is not working well or that they have an autoimmune condition we can treat. Those kinds of catches are amazing to be a part of.” The Connecticut resident graduated from Brown with a BA in the Classics and a BS in Neuroscience before going on to the Stanford University School of Medicine. In April, Dr. Fredericks was named a Henry F. McCance Yale Scholar, recognizing her as an outstanding young faculty member, granting her funding for research. She also recieved a $175,000 research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s and its variants do more harm than rob memory or spatial reasoning. They are also usually fatal. Now, death rates from the progressive disease, for which there is no cure, are on the rise: something Fredericks and others are working to stem. “Research is the path forward with this disease,” says Ginny Hanbridge, Executive Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. “We are so honored and proud to have so many dedicated scientists in Connecticut, including Dr. Fredericks, working to get us closer to new treatments and hopefully a cure for this disease.” Alzheimer's Association is the largest nonprofit funding research in the world, currently providing $235 million to more than 650 active research projects in 39 countries, including $2 million in research in Connecticut.

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Creative parents make hosting a party look like a piece of cake. But for those of us who are not a natural at the organization, planning, baking, serving and activities, there’s help. Here’s just a few of the local places that offer birthday-party support (and even do the dishes!).

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They help plan the party, provide the space, supervise the activities, serve the pizza and cake, and clean up. Packages run 75 minutes of activity and 45 minutes in the party room. Choose a solo sport, such as gymnastics or soccer, or pair up two. Otherwise, try the trampolines and rock wall or head to the indoor water park (three pools and slides). Little ones can try parachute fun, potato-sack races and more. Two-hour party packages are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. chelseapiersct.com

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Book a birthday party at the David & Marian Nissen Carousel and party-goers can enjoy unlimited rides and fun led by a dedicated party coordinator. Members get 10 percent off party pricing. millriverpark.org

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Jump into an electric go-kart and tear up the track at the multilevel RPM Raceway. After, check out the arcade games, head to the fourteen-lane bowling alley or try your hand at a multiplayer VR experience. Planners help make party arrangements, including medals and trophies. rpmraceway .com

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Choose an on-site party from a variety of age-appropriate themes. Most allow about fifteen guests and use of public picnic table space. For

adults), and ages three and up. Masks are required, and bookings go through October. Otherwise get to know the farm animals through a thirty-minute Zoom program, for ages two and up. (Members get a discount.) stamfordmuseum.org

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Bring the cake and leave everything else to SoundWaters. A two-hour private party, for up to fifteen children (fee for each additional child) is led by a SoundWaters educator. Good for ages four and up, party-theme options are: Live Animals (aquarium time with hermit crabs, fish, horseshoe crabs, seastars), Nature Walks (see what lives in the intertidal zone), and Lab Lovers (microscope time, animal feeding, etc.). soundwaters.org

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ids bouncing off the walls? We’ve been there. So we checked out Get Air (getairsports.com/stamford), a local trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines as well as foam pits, slamball areas, obstacle courses and kiddie courts for burning off lots of extra energy. These trampolines, dodgeball courts, basketball dunk lanes, and obstacle courses are found at more than seventy locations throughout the United States, Canada, Belgium and Japan. The Stamford location is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), which covers most peak times for child-age zoomies. But it also has weekly events, such as Toddler Time for jumpers under 46 inches tall; Club Air on Friday and Saturday

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Celebrate our 85th Anniversary with us all year long. To honor this milestone year, we are offering the gift of Membership at discounted rates for all current and new Members through the remainder of 2021. Founded as Stamford’s fine arts museum in 1936, we present six major annual exhibitions in our Bendel Mansion galleries to the culturally minded and curious. We revel in nostalgia, tradition, and social engagement – welcoming over 200,000 adults and children annually for programs like Drive-in Movies, Farm-to-Table Suppers, author talks, music, Sunday Farm Markets, local artisan markets, Clam Bakes, Family Festivals, Astronomy Nights, and picnics. Conveniently off exit 35, Merritt Parkway 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford, CT 06903 203.977.6521 stamfordmuseum.org

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Half Full Brewery Choose from one of two locations for either a semi- or fully private party for your group of friends or co-workers who are over age twenty-one. The Tasting Room & Brewery can host up to eightyfive people and you can arrange to have food provided by local restaurants. Of course it helps if you and your crew really love beer and you are into trying and learning about all kinds of brews. halffullbrewery.com

6 PLACES for adults to kick back and have fun

ost get-togethers for adults—whether for a milestone birthday or to celebrate a big team win—will likely end up at one of Stamford’s restaurants or bars. But what to do before the stuffed tacos and ever-flowing margaritas? Here are a few ideas for you and the crew to consider.

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Landmark Beer Garden Bring your beer-loving friends to the newly open Landmark Beer Garden, outside the renovated Bow-Tie Cinema, through October. You can reserve the space and enjoy its beer, cider, seltzer, wine and casual food. Then, maybe host a private screening for up to thirty guests at the renovated and upscale Bow-Tie Cinemas with comfy recliner seats and nextlevel food and creative cocktails. bowtiecinemas.com

Pinot’s Palette If you know the difference between a palette and your palate, you and your friends might enjoy a wine and painting party just for adults at Pinot’s Palette. They provide all the essentials to tap into your creativity and bring home your artwork—and we mentioned the wine, right? pinotspalette.com

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Captain John’s Tiki Tours The famous tiki, cruising up and down the harbor, has been Stamford’s floating dockside bar since 2018. A thirty- or sixtyminute tour for six is relaxing fun set to Hawaiian music or your own favorite playlist. If you want to bring lots of friends, book Team Tiki on Tuesday or Wednesday for up to twelve party-goers for a two- to three-hour tour. Find it at The Village, next to Cisco Brewers. captjohnstikitours.com

RPM Raceway No hiding that you’re into these go-karts. These Europeanstyle hi-speed karts are fast, sleek and fun—and the track isn’t some boring loop: it’s multi-level and takes skill. Plus, the 90,00-square-foot place has an arcade with VR battles, racing simulators, and high-end bowling—plus, a sports bar to round things out. Parties start at eight people. rpmraceway.com stamfordmag.com

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he Whaler’s Inn, a historic hotel at the center of downtown Mystic, has been a site for New England hospitality for over a century. The original building housed several businesses in the early 1900s, including a Ford Model-T showroom. A renovation over the last five years, though, breathes new life into it. Now, the hotel is the perfect mix of old and new school, encapsulating the chic lifestyle of the Connecticut shoreline while still nodding to its nautical past. One thing the Whaler’s Inn has preserved well is its small-town feel. “Hospitality has become very automated. You can get your keys sent to your phone and order room service from your television,” says Amanda Arling, president. “We want this to be the opposite of that. We want everyone to feel like family and that this inn is an

extension of their home.” The lobby is sundrenched and cozy, and outfitted with furniture that makes it feel more living room than lobby. Books, potted plants and coastal knickknacks line the shelves and guests lounge out front on Adirondack chairs facing the heart of downtown. The Whaler’s Inn’s greatest gem is The Shipwright’s Daughter, a restaurant that opened mid-pandemic. Executive Chef David Standridge comes from a rich culinary past in New York City, earning two Michelin stars and other accolades. “He is an artist,” says Amanda. “He imagines flavor profiles in his head and makes them come to life.” His execution is impressive. Each dish is multidimensional, melding opposite flavors and textures in a way that makes eating them feel more like a journey than a meal. In one

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pened in 1868, on the heels of the Civil War, Ocean House sits on 13 acres of breathtaking oceanfront landscape overlooking a 650-foot private white-sand beach in Watch Hill Road Island. Most recognizable for its inviting butter-hued façade, it has long served as a luxurious respite for distinguished guests. After 135 years in business, the property was closed in 2003 and considered impossible to repair. Thankfully, local residents Charles Royce (a renowned mutual fund manager) and his wife, Deborah (an actress, story editor and author), stepped in to save the day, creating a replicate structure of the original exterior. Today, the new resort is one of the most spectacular places I’ve ever been, which I do not say lightly after twenty-plus years of travel writing. Everything from the attention to detail, the white-glove service and the mouth-watering cuisine to the lavish rooms, stunning grounds and the 5,000 salvageable artifacts and furnishings tenderly harvested from the primary historic interior will make your visit unforgettable.

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above: Ocean House has 49 large guest rooms, a collection of cottages (from two to seven bedrooms) and large suites. Here, the Tower Suite features a spiral staircase to the Crow's Nest, a den with daybed, bath and one-of-a-kind view of the Atlantic Ocean and Watch Hill from the widow's walk.

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banquette with a roof deck, and there’s also a modern kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and granite countertops. And that’s not all! A regal wooden staircase leads up and away to the Crow’s Nest—a intimate den with a daybed and full bath. All in all, the suite encompasses 2,400 square feet, sleeps five and entertains ten to twenty. PAMPER Situated high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, looking out on the Atlantic Ocean, the 12,000-square-foot OH! Spa boasts rejuvenating treatments and products that foster indulgence and relaxation. It’s the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island and one of fifty-six destination spas in the world to achieve the five-star rating. Begin your journey with a glass of their signature fruit-infused water in the serene waiting area before spoiling yourself with one of the many services available, including body treatments, skin care and massages. I opted for the Your Way Custom massage, which was tailored to my preferences and divinely soothing. CUISINE With Executive Chef Matt Voskuil at the helm of a supremely talented culinary team, dining options abound at Ocean House—all with elevated traditional Rhode Island flavors. Combining fresh local ingredients, superlative service, and a farm-to-table philosophy, prepare to have your taste buds tantalized. At COAST restaurant, the seasonal offerings change nightly and guests (ages eight and up) can choose from a prix-fixe four-course savory or vegetarian degustation menu with an optional cheese course. My favorites included the Maine Peekytoe Crab with persimmon, radish, sea bean and kaffir lime and the Royalton Farms Wagyu New York Strip with short rib, baby carrot, bone marrow, and buckwheat gnocchi. There’s also The Bistro, for a more casual dining experience, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the members-only Club Room and Club Terrace, which feature traditional brasserie fare with a New England twist. I couldn’t resist the

above: The relaxation room in the Five-Star OH! Spa, which offers an extensive list of nourishing and relaxing body treatments, massages and facials.

housemade Pappardelle with lobster, truffle butter and egg yolk. But the pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the Chocolate PB & J with banana, peanut butter and raspberry for dessert. Visit Fondue Village, a unique and cozy private dining venue serving breakfast, afternoon crêpe service, and four-course lunches and dinners with Alpine delicacies and Veuve Clicquot champagnes. Each vintage ski gondola (either for up to four or six guests) has been restored and equipped with warm woods, fine Alpine textiles, chandeliers and imported Swiss and Austrian glassware and china. Whether for a romantic couple’s dinner or a gathering of friends, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. During the summer, delight in the panoramic view and calming sea breeze at one of three al fresco restaurants. Check out The Verandah for fresh-caught local seafood, Dune Cottage for a Mediterranean-style meal, and the Seaside Terrace for delicious breakfast and lunch provisions. On select Friday evenings, hit the private beach for a sunset lobster boil. EXPERIENCE Enjoy wine and culinary classes inspired by the season. Take a self-guided art tour to learn about Ocean House’s extensive collection and a historic tour of the property. Partake in classic movie screenings. Stick to your fitness

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From the multimillion-copy New York Times bestselling author B. A. Paris, this spellbinding tale of psychological suspense follows Alice and Leo, as they move into a freshly revamped house in The Circle, a swanky gated community in London with an interesting cast of characters. Unfortunately, not only do their neighbors hold secrets, but so does their new home. While Alice is busy making friends with her fellow residents, she discovers the shocking truth about her house and forges a strong connection with Nina, the therapist who lived there prior. Of course, Nina also happens to be the name of Alice’s beloved and deceased sister. As a result, Alice becomes infatuated with uncovering what transpired with Nina two years earlier. Only she can’t seem to get anyone to talk about it. And she soon realizes that everything is definitely not as perfect as it seems. CONTRIBUTED

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David Tuttle

o, it’s not your imagination: The cost of college has skyrocketed over the past decade, greater than inflation, higher than your raise, faster than the cost of living. At the University of Connecticut, for example, tuition is in the middle of a five-year, 23 percent rate hike. Sending Junior to Storrs costs about $18,500 per year for tuition and fees. Sending him to a private university averages about twice that, at $37,000, according to the

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College Board. Tack on another $13,000 or so for room and board at either option. Covid-19 has served as a reckoning for soaring school costs, says David Tuttle, partner and portfolio manager at Crestwood Advisors in Darien. During the pandemic, as schools offered courses virtually, many families wondered, “Why can’t people just learn online? Why do you need to go to college?” Tuttle says. Schools took note. Though tuition edged up for the academic year 2020-2021, it did so at historically low levels. Still, the price tag remains out of reach for many Fairfield County families. “The profile of Fairfield County is that all the families can afford to self-pay,” Tuttle says. “The reality is that there are kids even in Darien, New Canaan and Greenwich that’s not the case for. They have a tremendous burden and pressure to follow the normal path of going to college.” His advice: Start saving early. “When kids are born, we’re encouraging parents to set up

529 plans.” Designed specifically for education, 529s let you invest in mutual funds, ETFs and the like, but your investments grow tax-free, so long as you use the proceeds for approved education expenses, such as tuition, books, room and board. Unlike many other tax-saving investments, 529s don’t come with income constraints. Connecticut’s 529 plan, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), is more attractive than ever, says Tuttle. Last December, the state selected Fidelity to administer it, lowering fees and expanding investment options. Connecticut parents can contribute up to $10,000 per year to CHET; earnings grow free of federal and state taxes. “You can contribute $50,000 today, pay your tuition tomorrow, and take $10,000 each year for five years,” he says. “I have had clients maximize the tax benefit in-state to get the maximum, and then invest outside.” If the designated beneficiary decides to forgo college, you can

transfer the account without penalty to another family member —even yourself—so long as it’s used for qualified education expenses. Families don’t need a lot of money to set up a college fund. Tuttle’s dad and grandfather each invested $500 into a Putnam Growth Fund when Tuttle was born, then started showing him the balance when he was ten years old and had his first job cutting lawns. “This money tripled in ten or twelve years, and here I was cutting lawns.” As soon as your child is eligible, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines whether you qualify for government aid. Complete it even if you won’t qualify for need-based aid. Many schools grant merit-aid, based on grades, test scores or talents in things like sports, music and the arts. The average award for undergraduates in 2019-2020 was $14,940, according to the College Board. Without completing the FAFSA, you won’t get anything.

If you will need more aid than offered, write an email of appeal to the school financial aid office, outlining factors like reduced salary at work, a lay-off, a sibling attending graduate school or a bigger package from a comparable school. Get your appeal in early, Tuttle says. When schools exhaust their aid resources, there’s not much they can do for you. Also, Tuttle advises some of Fairfield County’s wealthiest families, but he also mentors kids who live in subsidized housing in Darien. “There’s an opportunity for kids with drive to find a way to get to the finish line and pay little or nothing,” he says. “There are non-traditional paths that are a jungle gym. It requires real planning.” Attending two years of Norwalk Community College or Housatonic Community College, for example, can shave tens of thousands of dollars off of a four-year college tab. The same holds for dozens of online, accredited schools. To lower the cost even further, get a job at Chipotle, Starbucks, Walmart or any number of other employers that pay or reimburse for college, even for part-time employees.

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These teens refuse to let Covid define their classes, competitions, college plans or world of interests

eenagers have a reputation for not freely sharing what’s going on in their lives—so we sat down and simply asked Stamford students questions about experiences at school, their accomplishments, and what they are genuinely passionate about. Their answers reveal the complexity of their days—especially because of Covid—and the many demands on them, from getting good grades to volunteering. Story after story is an eye-opener about how capable and, actually, how very remarkable they are academically, athletically, artistically and in spirit. They make Stamford proud. by diane semb rot

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MOVING FORWARD

CLASS ACTS Aiyanna Ojukwu Benjamin Burke O'Brien Sasha Leonard Aidan Reilly Colin MacNeill Giovanna Armetta Joshua DeSouza Zy'Anna Cox Aishwarya Sivasubramanian Daniel Clavelli

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BENJAMIN BURKE O'BRIEN the consequences for doing so were much higher than our generation could ever imagine. No one cares more about those who are important to her than my grandmother—something I can also learn a great deal from.”

Who motivates you? “One person who never ceases to motivate me is my grandmother, Beverlee. She grew up the daughter of two Ukranian Jewish immigrants in the Bronx and has had to fight harder than anyone I know for almost everything she ever had. At the age of ten she almost died from a rare medical condition. After doctors saved her life with weeks to spare, she knew she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others in the same way. Too poor to go to medical school and be a doctor, she became a nurse, married young, and had my mother and uncle. In the 1970s she came out as a lesbian and got a divorce from my grandfather. Once again, my grandmother was loud and proud about who she is, and fought hard for LGBT rights and equality, at a time when

What is your proudest accomplishment? “My proudest accomplishment was being able to turn around my high school experience after my sophomore year. As an underclassman, I was unengaged and far from thriving at GFA. As I overcame some personal challenges and matured with age, I started to come out of my shell and, ultimately, decided to run for junior class president—and won. This marked a major turning point for me. Beginning with junior

Do you have a favorite subject? “History has long been my favorite subject. It utilizes skills that are strengths of mine—reading and writing—in a context that has always interested me. I believe a lot of people think of history as ‘dead’ or set in stone, as it deals with past events that, by definition, have already occurred. But, really, history is quite dynamic and is constantly evolving, with the discovery of new information and the taking of different perspectives (historiography) ever complicating our understanding of these past events. That’s what I love so much about history; it was something that I got to see in motion through my yearlong, primary sourcebased research project on the Revolutionary War in Fairfield.”

year, I approached everything I did with greater focus, effort and determination, and it was from there that I was able to grow into who I am today.” What did you like about Greens Farms Academy? “I think GFA has a faculty that truly values genuine academic interest from its student body. They want students to take control over what and how they learn because they know the best work comes from a student who is actually interested in studying the thing they’re studying.” Anything good come from the pandemic experience? “I believe everyone learned a lesson in what it’s like to have long-term planning go out the window overnight when the pandemic hit the Northeast so suddenly last March, whether it was travels, summer activities, high school experiences like prom, graduation, etc. However, this taught us how to adapt, something we can all benefit from. I believe Covid also helped build confidence for many people. Staying true to our strengths was important in a time when there was so much uncertainty.”

QUICK TAKES Advice to high school freshmen: “It's never too late to reinvent yourself.” Person most want to meet: “The late Anthony Bourdain.” If I could do one thing better, it would be: “Organization.” Dream destination: “Machu Picchu.” College aspiration: “To stay true to the traits that have led me to the successes I have seen thus far, including hard work and proactive self-advocacy.”

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ith high honors and receiving Headmaster’s Award of Distinction, one might think Stamford resident Benjamin O’Brien was doing nothing but hitting the books at Greens Farms Academy. But the truth is, he did much more—including varsity cross country, varsity Golf, Jewish Students Association, Teen Awareness and Conversational Opportunities peer counselor, junior class president, and even a Life Guard at Stamford Yacht Club. He even nabbed an internship with Congressman Jim Himes. He comes across as a confident, natural leader who is not afraid to take charge of a situation, whether that’s inside or outside of school. That comes with a talkative and active streak and being consistently a hard worker. When interested in a topic, from Korean and Japanese cooking to Colonial history of Fairfield County, he jumps in deep.

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AIYANNA OJUKWU Greenwich Academy

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tamford’s Aiyanna Ojukwu is a senior at Greenwich Academy. Aiyanna takes primarily AP and Honors classes. She even took a precalculus class during the summer of 2020 so she could take AP Calculus BC during her junior year. Now she is taking a Stanford University math course, which is offered only to her school’s very best math students. She has demonstrated her math skills with a perfect score on SAT math. Overall, she has a near perfect SAT score and has earned the AP Scholar Award. Aiyanna also maintains a rigorous dance schedule. Having attended Alvin Ailey School of Dance in New York City since she was just five years old, she has traveled to Midtown Manhattan four days weekly throughout high school to train. During the pandemic, Aiyanna was able to remain actively involved with the dance school and adapt to a combination of virtual and in-studio classes. She also joined Greenwich Academy’s Dance Corps. Her love for dance and other performing arts is evident in how she spends her summers. Each summer, Aiyanna has attended dance intensives at The Ailey School, Dance Theater of Harlem, Harlem School of the Arts, American Academy of Ballet and American Ballet Theater. She also attended jazz camp and musical theater camp at Harlem

School of the Arts. At Greenwich Academy she has been a member of the track team and junior varsity volleyball team. She also served on her school’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board her sophomore and junior year, attending weekly meetings. Aiyanna is described as a natural facilitator of complex discussions—such as religion, diversity, beauty standards and microaggressions—she helped lead monthly gatherings and asked thought-provoking questions while also listening carefully.

What is one of your successes? “Recently, I ran for president of the school. And won! To be honest, I was nervous while campaigning and writing my speech, but I think something that helped me succeed was transforming that nervous energy into excitement for the role and its responsibilities. I’m not naturally a shy person but having the whole school watch me run was a little bit scary. In times when I would get butterflies, asking for help from my friends really helped. When making posters, I knew I could call on my friends to help make my ideas a reality. They were also there to give honest and helpful criticism for my speech, so I felt prepared.” Who motivates you? “My dance teachers inspire me. I love it when they tell stories about how they worked hard to make it in such a competitive field. I might not want to become a professional dancer, but their passion reminds me how important it is to go after the things you want and also to work hard to make sure that there is a path for more people to succeed after you. Teachers in my opinion do more than just teach dance, they also find a way to weave life lessons into their class. Through dance, I’ve learned responsibility, dedication, respectfulness, self-respect and more. I am forever thankful for those teachers who have pushed me to become a better person.”

QUICK TAKES Superpower pick: “Invisibility. I gain a lot of inspiration from people-watching.” Favorite hobby: “Crocheting.” Favorite extracurricular: “Writing for Daedalus, our literary magazine, which pairs students’ creative writing with various visual-art submissions. I like writing poems for Daedalus because it is a way to express myself. This year, I‘ve had the pleasure of attending Daedalus club meetings where we read all of the submissions and voted on our favorite pieces. I like observing how students extract different meanings from the same poem or short story. Those moments encourage me to see things from someone else’s perspective and to appreciate the complexity of art.”

Any advice for freshmen? “I would tell an incoming freshman to not buy into the idea that high schoolers should limit their creativity to fit in. I think coming into a new environment it can be easy to sacrifice your individuality in hopes of maybe making more friends or not seeming ‘weird.’ I’ve noticed that the people at my school who are admired the most by students and faculty alike are the ones who unashamedly incorporate their ‘quirks’ into their school lives. Whether that’s putting on outfits you’ve been too shy to wear, experimenting with hairstyles/colors that you’ve been unsure about, or showing off hobbies/talents that you didn’t think people would like, at the end of the day just do it. Everyone loves variety and the only person that could actually get in the way of self-expression is you.” What do you like about school? “Something that I really like about my high school is how warm the people are. I feel like Greenwich Academy is the type of place where you can expect people to smile in the hallways and to be encouraging whether you know them or not. We also have so many activities that I have fallen in love with, such as different sports, performing arts, STEM and research opportunities.”

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the academic demands will be commensurate with athletic ones.” How did Covid impact you? “When Covid hit, I was only a few days out from a week of training over spring break. Not only was this canceled, but so was the rest of in-person learning and sports seasons, along with the national tournaments for which I had qualified. I had to get creative to find ways to get college coaches to take notice.”

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What are your hopes from Yale? “I am most excited to explore topics that I didn’t have a chance to study at Brunswick. It feels like every day I hear or read Yale mentioned in the news for cutting-edge scientific research, for scholarships in the drama department or about a worldrenowned scholar opining on an important topic, and I am determined to immerse myself in its vibrant intellectual community.”

Do you have a favorite class? “Before seventh grade, I signed up for a Brunswick course called ‘Early Morning Latin.’ I’ve always enjoyed languages and had success with Spanish up until that point, and I wanted to explore something different. I did not want to stop taking Spanish, so in order to do both, my dad would make the forty-minute drive to get me to school by 7 a.m. twice a week to learn Latin. There were about ten kids on the first day, but by the end of eighth grade, the pack had whittled down to just me and one other student. I loved it and have enjoyed Classics ever since.”

different subjects throughout high school, like AP U.S. Government, AP Economics, and International Relations, but earning my Classics Diploma with Latin and Greek, through the help of many wonderful teachers, Dr. Salazar, Dr. Ocana, and Dr. Sears at Brunswick, was an unforgettable aspect of my high school education.” What is a challenge you’ve faced? “Balancing the demanding academics at a place like Brunswick, extracurricular activities such as Neighbor to Neighbor, the training required of a varsity athlete and competing outside of school at tournaments throughout the year is difficult to juggle, especially when wanting to also spend as much quality time as possible with friends and family, especially my sister. Unlike players who are home-schooled or training at elite tennis academies where academics can be scheduled around training and tournaments, I had to miss many classes to participate in USTA tournaments. However, with the incredible support of my family, coaches and the Brunswick faculty, I learned to manage my time and find the right balance, which I think will help me at a university like Yale, where

How did your interest grow? “When high school hit, I was finally able to take Latin as a regular course, and so I took Latin and Spanish freshman year. I enjoyed the material so much—the new alphabet, vocabulary, all of the grammatical tendencies, differing sentence structures—it made me want to pursue it further and complement it with Classical Greek. Unfortunately, I could not fit in Spanish along with Latin and Greek throughout high school, so after freshman year I chose to devote my language studies to just the Classics. I enjoyed many

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What defines your generation? “Resilience. So many have faced incredible loss or struggles this year. They have lost family members; they have lost financial security; their entire seasons have been canceled; they have had remote school. Even when we were remote learning, I knew my classmates would not let this virus define our senior year. We tried to make it about the things we could still do and not about what we couldn’t. A lot of us used this as an opportunity to act on behalf of others, to engage more in broader societal issues, to connect more meaningfully with one another.”

QUICK TAKES Being a teen in Stamford: “Awesome. I have had the good fortune of attending school in Greenwich and living in Stamford. Stamford has amazing youth sports programs. Some of my closest friends are from those programs.” Most like to meet: “Walt Disney. Oh the magic he’s given to millions.” My motto: “You’re not defined by your mistakes—they show you who you’re not.” The superpower I’d pick: “Immortality.”

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idan Reilly was still in middle school when he made the varsity tennis team at the Upper School of Brunswick School. The Stamford resident started on the team as No. 6. In tenth grade, his team elected him as MVP during the year they won the NESCAC Championship. As a junior, he decided to forgo varsity basketball to focus on tennis. He entered high-level UTR tournaments that were hosted by Ivy League schools and won several matches, proving that he could compete at the collegiate level. He’s just that good. In fact, today he is ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in New England. Because of Covid, the championships were canceled. He wins, also, because this fall, he plays for Yale, a Division 1 team. The university was likely impressed by his academic drive, too. He earned a Classics Diploma, having studied the cultural and historical roots of Western civilization, AP Latin and Classical Greek. Aidan has attended Brunswick since pre-k and has close connections with faculty mentors and coaches and good friendships. “I feel fortunate to have gone to a school that has a motto—Courage, Honor, Truth—that stands for something and tries to instill those values into their students,” he says. For example, he runs clinics for kids at Solaris, where he received training, and tutored at Waterside School in Stamford.

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subsequently, emulating their styles in my own work. In doing so, I was able to further discover my own identity, understand how to articulate my own experiences and expression through language and challenge the often male and Eurocentric canon of poetic form. Overall, I consider finalizing a chapbook a success because I felt that I grew not only as a poet, but also as a person, and I was also able to gain so much guidance from a person that I greatly look up to.”

and human nature, and my English classes have fostered my growth in doing so. My favorite class this year was Econ and Politics because it spoke to another passion of mine, which is social advocacy. I find the process of applying the concept of intersectionality to modern issues in society regarding socioeconomic disparities really intriguing and motivating in terms of trying to figure solutions in pursuing equity and equality.” Share one of your recent successes? “A personal success for me was completing my first chapbook as part of an independent study, which I did with my former English teacher and mentor. I spent around five months reading various female and/or queer Black and indigenous poets and,

What are your college plans? “I hope that some of my achievements include successfully learning Japanese and finding a way to combine my love for writing and interest in law and human-rights advocacy into a career that focuses on helping

different communities. I am certain that whatever I do, I want to help uplift marginalized voices and aid in providing spaces and resources that strengthen those communities.” What is your proudest accomplishment? “I think my proudest accomplishment as of right now would have to be getting into college, and my dream school at that. I am extremely grateful that I had the resources to pursue higher education, and I attribute much of my success to the endless support from my mom and family. They have sacrificed a lot to put me on this path, so being able to attend an institution that offers so many opportunities geared toward my interests makes me happier than you can imagine.” What defines your generation? “My generation is more willing to accept and understand other people even if they come from different backgrounds and communities. We’re courageous in fighting for what we think is right. I am hopeful that my generation will continue pushing for a society that is inclusive and appreciative of how beautifully diverse the world really is.”

QUICK TAKES Advice to high school freshmen: “Have fun and prioritize your mental health! You’re still a child and still growing, so don’t stress yourself out too much and enjoy your childhood. Be responsible, of course, but also realize that you have so much to look forward to during and after high school. Allow yourself space to explore it all.” My motto: “You’ll probably laugh about this in two weeks, so don’t convince yourself that this is the end of the world.” Superpower pick: “Telekinesis. I just think being able to move objects with your mind sounds so powerful and intimidating, so I would love to have that as my superpower.”

Do you have a favorite class senior year? “My favorite subject would have to be between English and Economics and Politics. I’ve loved to write since I was younger, specifically poetry, so my relationship with my English classes has always been something intimate and exciting for me. I adore creative writing and experimenting with language

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asha Leonard, a student at Rye Country Day, is passionate about creative writing, poetry and dance— as well as social justice. Her leadership skills are quiet, but powerful. Known for being bright, thoughtful and caring, she brings a sharp mind and big heart to lead others and advocate for issues that move her. People respond to this. She has a way of connecting with them, and she involves herself in several school activities, including Concert Choir, Advanced Dance and Students of Color Mentoring program. She also participated in the middle school diversity conference MOSAIC and the Saturday Summit on Social Justice as well as being part of the school’s diversity inclusion program. She calls on her natural social skills: communication, active listening and team-oriented approach. She is also a member of Cedar Street Dance Company, and during Upper School Student Choreography Showcase, she combined dance and poetry. A Stamford resident, she is a graduate of the Waterside School and now, also, Rye Country Day. She is attending Pomona College this fall.

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Above & Beyond 13 of our last 18 Valedictorians and Salutatorians started St. Luke’s in Middle School.

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“Painters are Global Scholars. Chemists are stage managers. Actors are team captains. You pour yourselves into everything you do and always make time to support others. Your manifold passions have made St. Luke’s a more exciting and engaging place. You don’t just fly; you soar.” -Salutatorian Elyse Kim Elyse is a St. Luke’s Global Scholar. She is heading to the University of Pennsylvania.

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What's a recent success? “One of my major academic successes was taking ten AP courses in four years: four during junior year and four during senior year. I was told that it would be a lot of work and that it may be easier to take fewer AP courses. But I wanted to challenge myself and I took on the course load, and I succeeded. I succeeded on the AP exams and ended my high school career with a 100.1 GPA.”

How did Covid change you? “It was like the world turned upside down. I was just coming back from a service trip from Iona Prep called Mission Peru, and two weeks later the entire world froze in time. My plans for SAT testing and college visits were thrown out of the window. Classes became virtual. Still, I accomplished what I could with what I had.” Why do you love math? “I love the joy of working through problems and finding a solution with numbers. Learning math is like learning a language except in numbers. I knew this was my favorite subject when in eighth grade, I was sitting with my mom, studying for the placement exams for high schools, and all of a sudden, math clicked for me. It’s my favorite subject.”

What are your plans? “After much experience, I want to create a nonprofit organization that would help underserved people in the city of Stamford or in another city in any financial advice. I would be there to help these people file their taxes or get free financial help. I wanted to do this after working on a service trip

called Mission Peru. I witnessed dire poverty, and I wondered how the people in poverty in America can be helped, especially when many are uneducated.” What is the Science Research Program? “The course, connected with the University of Albany, allows students to research a relevant science topic. I decided to research cancer immunotherapy—the study of using one’s immune cells to find and eliminate cancer cells. I began researching all types of immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapies, dendritic cell vaccines and anti-tumor monoclonal antibodies until I found my mentor, Dr. Claudia Gravekamp from Albert Einstein Medical College. She researches the use of attenuated Listeria monocytogenes as a cancer immunotherapy agent against early and advanced cancers, particularly pancreatic adenocarcinomas. We decided to write a review of literature because I could not work in her lab due to age restrictions. We are completing that review this year and it will be published in a medical journal. The review is on the history of Listeria. I completed ninety hours of research over the summer of 2019 and received two credits and received four credits for the 2019–20 school year. Additionally, I was given the privilege to use and present my research during symposiums in May 2019 and 2020.”

QUICK TAKES Big challenge: “Working to lose weight.” Currently binge watching: “The Umbrella Academy on Netflix.” Most like to meet: “Steve Jobs, because I am a huge fan of Apple.” Superpower pick: “Flying.”

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oshua DeSouza hasn’t met an extracurricular he didn’t like: Nutrition for Fruition Club (founder and president), Chemistry Club (president), Science National Honor Society (co-founder/president), Vice President of Iona Prep Readers Club; Gold Team Peer Minister, editor of the Daily Gael student newspaper, Gaels for Life Club Coordinator, Prep Rep (admissions-oriented student activity), Math Team, and varsity swimming and tennis teams. Off campus, he advocated for and attended Iona Preparatory School’s annual Mission Peru service-immersion trip by collecting supplies and then building homes and painting schools for the marginalized of Lima. He is also a counselor for the weeklong Edmund Rice Camp, a free summer experience for underprivileged children. He spent more than 300 hours over the past five years assisting St. Leo’s fair in his hometown of Stamford and volunteered for Inspirica soup kitchens. It’s as if he can’t help but jump in when he sees a need, even circulating cooking videos to encourage his peers to eat healthy and starting his own tutoring service for third through sixth graders. He did all this and maintained a high GPA in the Superior Talent Enrichment Program and was an inaugural participant in the Science Research Program. Given his diversified interests, Josh is looking to study business (accounting, finance and entrepreneurship) at Boston College and hopes to include science in his career.

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DANIEL CLAVELLI

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What accomplishment makes you the most proud? “My proudest accomplishment was my trip to Nigeria in the summer between my ninth and tenth grades. On this trip I helped provide technology support to students in Nigeria, as well as bringing supplies, including devices among other things, to those students. What made this trip so successful is that I was able to use my knowledge of, and interest in, technology to help improve the lives of struggling students in their community. This blend of helping students who had never gotten the opportunity to use technology before while enjoying opportunities to work with computers made this trip one of the most incredible experiences of my life.”

What do you love about computer science? “Computer science is highly applicable to so many aspects of our daily lives and the impact that it can have on people has struck an interest in me. Through it I’ve also been able to develop stronger thinking and reasoning skills that are valuable to me even beyond the computer science field. Knowledge of computer science is relevant to so much and opens up so many possibilities.”

to seek help, as I understand the importance of getting a teacher’s support and consistently meet with teachers outside of class for extra help and for advice on how to be successful in their classes. The most notable aspect of myself as a student is my drive to succeed and improve, and this has led me to develop strong relationships with my teachers that are beneficial to my success in school.” What draws you to your future career? “The great thing about the computer science field is that it will allow me to help others while providing a chance for me to pursue and develop my interest in computers and technology. This coming school year, I will be working on a full-year project that takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence, which has the ability to have a great impact on people and is also highly interesting to me as a student. This dual side of the

What would your teachers say about you? “I think my teachers would say that I put great amounts of effort into my schoolwork, as being successful in my classes is extremely important to me. This hard-working and conscientious approach has guided me well through several difficult course loads and has helped me become a stronger student. They would also probably note my willingness

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Best part of high school? “My school provides so many opportunities for students to succeed. The school gives the ability to do projects, take classes and pursue knowledge in the areas of my interest while introducing me to several different fields so that I can get an idea of all the options for me. There is always room for students at my school to pursue their interests through courses and activities, and the teachers are extremely helpful and supportive. Because of a balance between classes and extracurricular activities, there are always opportunities for students to find what they need to succeed.”

QUICK TAKES Tip for succeeding in high school: “Work with your teachers.” Advice to high school freshmen: “Try classes that interest you.” Favorite club: “Technical theater, the application of technical interests.” Summer 2021 in five words or fewer: “A chance to relax.”

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aniel Clavelli consistently gets A’s with a course load filled with honors, advanced and AP classes, and he has won academic awards in history, math and world language (focusing on Latin and Latin literature). But he shines brightest when it comes to his incredible computer skills. He began studying computer architecture at age thirteen and started building, studying and restoring computers, including models going back to the early 1980s. He brings that talent to his work in his St. Luke School’s Theater Tech, where his speciality is sound design and audio engineering. He’s worked on eleven productions over the last five years, and that work has become even more challenging because of Covid as tech crew transitions between in-person and online productions. Daniel put his computer knowledge to work during a volunteer trip to Africa to help communities in need. As he became aware that access to technology created an inequity in learning environments, he worked with the Nigerian Education Foundation, St. Luke’s School and Pfizer to source, design and build the first internet lab for the University of Abuja in the capital district. He then trained the students on how to support the new technology, including a library of iPads distributed to secondary schools throughout Abuja. He continues to provide remote technology support. A St. Luke’s Senior Scholar— self-study and coursework for a year—he chose the topic computer programming.

artificial intelligence field makes my project extremely exciting for me and will provide much help to me as I push forward in my career.”

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You excel in so many subjects. Do you have a favorite? “I adore math. I took Calculus 3 already, and considering I was a Kumon kid growing up, math has always surrounded me. I really loved my AP Statistics class—maybe even more than

was a huge accomplishment for me. What I attribute most to my success is drive. This is something I dreamed about doing, and while I didn’t think I could do it this early in my career, the perseverance that I had, along with my amazing team, is what got us to that finish line. The belief that I could have a lasting impact and make a change, even so young, is truly what I can attribute all of my successes to.” What did you like about AITE? “I love the environment that everyone in the building creates. There is a drive to learn. AITE is a school of choice, because it is a magnet school, you get in through a lottery. Everyone there wants to be there and everyone there wants to learn and grow and explore. I am in the biomedical sciences pathway, and there’s an engineering and business pathway as well, and AITE allows everyone to explore their interests at a young age.”

my calculus classes—and I think this is because of how easily it relates to my other favorite class. I take the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences courses, and I’ve progressed through them through the years. Learning about the human body and all other aspects of biomedical science has taught me so much, and the combination of science and math, specifically statistics, helps combine my two interests”

change through advocating and awareness, but in the future, I want to go into the science behind it. I want to learn about the intricacies of the brain and be able to help from a research standpoint.” What is your proudest accomplishment? “My proudest accomplishment academically is getting my research paper accepted into and published at the IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference. During my internship last summer, a team of four other remarkable women and I researched the teenage vaping epidemic. We worked on a paper titled ‘LowCost Vaping Detectors to Mitigate Teenage Vaping.’ As an aspiring researcher, being able to start that process and actually get a paper published at a conference

What are your plans? “I want to go into research, specifically on neuroscience and the brain. What inspires me most is a mental-health club at my school. My senior year will be my third year on the executive board, and I have learned so much about mental health and the need for mental-health awareness. Right now, I am able to make a

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What defines your generation? “Power. My generation knows we have the power to make a change. We are taking things into our own hands, hosting rallies and protests and petitions. We know we have the ability to change what we don’t like or what we believe isn’t right. We are defined by our drive, and I think that is a very powerful thing.”

QUICK TAKES Tip for high-school success: “Plan! I have a planner that I color code.” Favorite extracurricular: “Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council. We advocate for mental-health awareness, sexualassault awareness and suicide prevention. I know I am making a change with every single event I do and activity we plan.” Superpower pick: “Mind reading.”

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eet the next president— of the world. That’s the case according to Aishwarya Sivasubramanian’s counselor, Joshua Bogard, a Stamford-based interdistrict magnate school AITE (Academy of Information Technology and Engineering). “She is a difference maker, and I tell her all the time she has my vote for President of the World,” he says. “She commits herself to changing our local as well as our greater community.” The Stamford resident is involved in the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council (MYLC) as an executive board member, Interact (a branch of Rotary Club International) Club President, and Debate State Champion. Her paper on low-cost vaping detectors was published and presented at the 2020 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference. She researched the effects of vaping on the community. Further, in the Connecticut Debate State Tournament, Aishwarya placed first as an individual speaker and second with her teammate. As juniors, they did not have the debate experience of senior competitors, they didn’t have a strong background on the topic, and they had to debate virtually. So they put in the work all year to prepare. That work paid off.

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GIOVANNA ARMETTA mention in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and CSEF competitions. She also won a Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award for Excellence in Science this year.

What do you like about King? “I love that high school has enabled me to try classes and activities that I never would have imagined possible, such as working in a professional lab, academically competing with other schools or learning about the diversity of thoughts and people around me.”

A challenge you’ve overcome? “When I decided to change skating teams, I didn’t realize that the eight years of developing a style of skating would need to be changed. But it made sense, each team has its own look and feel. I spent the next year trying to evolve and adjust to match my new team. After all, it’s called synchronized skating for a reason! At times it seemed impossible—a full load of advanced courses, internships and needing to retrain my brain and muscles to skate in a different style. It made me a better skater and student, and a more mature person.”

What is your lab work at Memorial Sloan Kettering? “The lab is involved in researching muscle formation and repair and is interesting to me as it involves various muscular dystrophies, genetics and the molecular biology field. I am also interested in bioinformatics and statistical analysis, and plan to pursue these subjects further in college. I think research in this area, combined with new machine learning, can make positive changes in the world. My interest in this lab work originated

with my ten years of experience as a competitive synchronized ice skater. Over those ten years, I have dealt with all kinds of injuries, both joint and muscular. I wondered how the body repaired itself and what would happen if something went wrong in the process. This led me to explore muscle repair, stem cells and muscular dystrophies. After doing research concerning these diseases and injuries, I was hooked and jumped at the opportunity to work on projects in this lab.” What are your plans? “I’ve expanded my area of study to include computer science classes as well as a summer research project with the iResearch Institute, which helps to develop data science and coding skills to tackle large-scale data sets found in modern scientific research. I plan to continue these studies in college to advance my knowledge and field of work. I’d like to pair the natural sciences, such as biology and chemistry, with data and computer science.” You run WeAreStemGirls.com? “Yes, our pay-it-forward website will support young girls interested in STEM, knowing there are already many of us doing good work, learning and finding our own way in the ever-evolving worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We want to encourage young girls to excel in something they love and gain exposure to new ideas and fulfilling subjects. Even our motto encourages love of learning: Think! ...like a girl.”

QUICK TAKES Favorite club: “GAINS focuses on girls in grades 9 through 12 and enables us to support one another and share our experiences and learn more about having careers and lives in STEM.” Most want to meet: “Marie Curie.”

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tamford’s Giovanna Armetta, now a senior at King School, is a competitive synchronized ice skater for Team USA on Image Junior, and will shortly become a Quadruple Gold Medalist with the U.S. Figure Skating Association. In the midst of Covid, she had the opportunity to switch from the synchronized ice-skating organization that she had been competing with for eight years, to be able to skate for Team USA. Her love of skating has even led her to teaching young skaters in the USFS Learn to Skate program. She balances her competitive athletics with rigorous academics. For example, she is part of the math team as well as Girls Advancing in STEM Club (GAINS)—and will earn a Certificate of Distinction in STEM through King School. She was also selected to participate in King’s Advanced Science Program for Independent Research (ASPIRE), a two-and-a-half-year science-based advanced seminar. She interns at the research facility at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This year she placed fourth in the Connecticut STEM State Fair in the Health and Medical category for her research project, “Mispositioned Myonuclei Likely to Contribute to Muscle Fatigue,” which she developed with the Baylies Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The previous year, she took Best-in-Fair Overall Winner, in recognition of scientific work, as well as first place for tenth-grade participants in King’s Science Fair (her project looked at molecules in bacteria in athletic footwear). And her work on muscular dystrophies received awards at the CTSTEM Fair and honorable

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What would your teachers say about you? “I am a very energetic and positive person in general and especially in the classroom environment. I try to think out of the box and express my thoughts as much as possible. At Lauralton, out-of-theordinary opinions and expressions are acknowledged. No matter how ridiculous my questions may sound, they tend to start new and progressing classroom discussions.”

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tamford’s Zy’Anna Cox has a way of making things better. She not only re-invigorated Lauralton Hall’s Cares Club as its president (2020–’21) while also participating in Key Club, Student Council, Environmental Club, Stock Market Club and the Golf Team (now captain), she also spends time improving things outside of school. She is a Mill River Steward, for which she learns about park stewardships and careers in conservation, and she has volunteered for the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford since eighth grade. She’s also building a bright future for her academic pursuits. She was selected as a prestigious W.E.B. DuBois Scholar at Princeton University (held virtually because of Covid restrictions) and focused on leadership and scholarship through collaborative learning A senior, she is weighing her college options. Beyond that, she says, “I have an inspiration to work in a profession where I am able to help bring communities together and assist people in the process of becoming their best self.”

Do you have a favorite subject? “My favorite subject is U.S. history. In this class we learned about America’s traumatic past, and we are able to compare this to today’s world. We are able to express our thoughts about what has happened in our past and we talk about whether these things could have been prevented. I enjoy this class because our class discussions make me think deeper about the world and how much it is evolving.”

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made me nervous. Having to make new friends seemed like a struggle initially but Lauralton’s sisterhood made adjusting so much easier. Lauralton Hall values the idea of sisterhood and ambition. I became a better version of myself in these past years attending Lauralton. My strive for greatness has increased extensively.”

What did you like about your high school? “Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall has been an amazing experience. Coming from a local public school in my town to Lauralton was a change I had to adapt to. Living so far from school

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QUICK TAKES Advice to high school freshmen: “Be active. Join clubs, play a sport, learn how to socialize with your new peers. You got this!” Favorite club: “LH Cares/DICE. When I came to Lauralton, the diversity club was no longer active, so I restarted it. I worked with my peers to come up with ideas and topics we should discuss.” Volunteering: “I volunteered at a foundation that supports and uplifts women who have been in domestic violence situations. We helped them regain their confidence and feel safe again.”

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Who motivates you? “My mother has been one of my biggest sources of motivation and inspiration. Her dedication to her business along with being able to balance the role of a mother and wife makes me feel as if anything is possible. She pushes me to be the best version of myself. No matter the circumstance, I was always told to be myself and that

How did Covid impact you? “This pandemic was definitely a new and surprising experience. Lauralton Hall was the first of many to close down. The virtual experience was something that I had to adjust to. It was harder to learn from the comfort of my home, but I got through it and remained positive. Covid has changed normal school experiences like prom and graduations. Lauralton made an effort to keep our high school experiences as normal as possible. I attended prom, and although it was outside, it was amazing to still have that experience.”

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hrowing your hat in the ring” is an old idiom, but it suits Fairfield Prep graduate and Stamford resident Colin MacNeill. “At every turn in his Prep career, he looked for the next sport, volunteer activity or activity to get involved in,” says his counselor, Rick Hutchinson. Colin’s athleticism, both physical and mental toughness, is on full display when he plays football as offensive lineman or rugby as lock. Both sports required the student-athlete to workout extensively year-round. But there is even more to him. At every opportunity, Colin signed up Prep’s Kairos retreat or to help promote the school. He was a Freshman Retreat Leader, Freshman Shadow Day Host, Open House Ambassador, Freshman Parents tour guide and volunteer counselor for Brooklyn Jesuit prep students in the summer. And while that is a compliment, it doesn’t show the true depth of Colin’s character. “He is passionate about everything he does. He doesn’t do anything in half measures,” says Hutchinson. “When he was working on college applications, he was constantly asking questions and was usually the first to get tasks done in his class. Ask him to fill out a survey and he has the longest responses of any student. When he hosted a German student for several weeks on an exchange program, Colin was one of the leaders in planning events for not only his student, but all the other visiting students as well.” His volunteer work started back in middle school and has consistently exceeded any

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service requirement at school. Moreover, he simply does a lot of it. Consider this sample of what he has done: giving presentations at nature centers in Cape Cod; creating a kindness rock garden by a river hiking trail; packing Blessings Bags for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission; sorting donated books for the Read to Grow program; and making fleece blankets for critically ill children with Brady’s Smile at Yale-New Haven Hospital. When he started high school, he focused his efforts on volunteering for the Special Olympics as well as shaving his head for the St. Baldrick’s cancer fundraiser. He is, above all else, a giving and talented team player.

What did you like about attending Fairfield Prep? “The brotherhood and sense of community and acceptance were truly special. I also liked being part of the traditions, and the school campus is a beautiful place.” What is your proudest accomplishment, and to what do you attribute your success? “Graduating summa cum laude from Prep has been my proudest accomplishment. Support from my teachers and parents helped to motivate me to achieve this success.” What do you hope to achieve in college?

“While attending Boston College, I want to explore the city’s cultural aspects—museums and music venues. I look forward to playing Club Rugby, connecting with meaningful volunteer opportunities and meeting new people. I welcome the challenge of both my liberal arts and business classes and hope to achieve academic success.” What was you a favorite extracurricular at Fairfield Prep? “Rugby because it was so consistently fun due to the friendships and camaraderie that resulted in being part of the team.” Is there any place in the world that you would love to visit some day? “To visit Uberlingen, Germany, and its surroundings. In fall 2019, as part of a Fairfield Prep exchange program with a school in Uberlingen, my family hosted a teenager named Ludwig, and I was supposed to visit his home in the spring of 2020. In addition to being exposed to German culture, I would also have learned about what it is like to be a part of a large family as Ludwig is one of seven, and I am an only child.”

QUICK TAKES Tip for succeeding in high school: “Stay organized and do your homework. Also, don’t procrastinate when you have a large project or writing assignment due.” If I could meet anyone: “My grandmother who passed away before I was born. Everyone says she was such a kind, caring person and a fantastic baker and cook. I know she would have been very involved in my life.”

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ur smiles say a lot about us. So finding the right dental professional is very important. We’re here to help with our 2021 guide to leading dental practitioners in Fairfield County. We turned to topDentists, a leading dental data research firm, for its inventory of elite practitioners. Its process is simple: TopDentists surveyors asked area specialists who are members of the American Dental Association to evaluate their peers. The criteria included experience, continuing education, patient care and use

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ENDODONTICS BRIAN AMOROSO

259 Stillson Road, Fairfield 203-333-3636 amorosoendo.com

ALBERT N. BONANNO

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

ALEXANDRA BYRNE 5 Eversley Avenue, Suite 102, Norwalk 203-803-1849

JOEL B. CHASEN

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

EVAN D. CHRISTENSEN

Fairfield Shore Endodontics 61 Sherman Street, Suite E, Fairfield 203-255-3636 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 104, Greenwich 203-470-5953 fairfieldrct.com

JOSHUA L. DEMBSKY

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

DAVID T. FONG

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

ANDREA GENTILE-FIORI Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

ANJANETTE W. GJERTSEN

10 Berkeley Street, Suite 4, Norwalk 203-899-1636 microendoct.com

AGNES HERCEG

Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford 44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

PHILIP R. MASCIA

The Greater Danbury Center for Endodontics 360 Federal Road, Brookfield 203-775-3344 danburyendo.com

DENNIS L. PIPHER

Endodontic Associates of Norwalk

120 East Avenue, Suite 3E, Norwalk 203-635-6300 rootcanalnorwalk.com

Stamford 203-324-9506 jamestbowmandds.com

ALLEN J. ROSENTHAL

144 Morgan Street, Suite 5, Stamford 203-327-1167 drkenbroder.com

Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford 44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

IRENE WONG

Fairfield Endodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 301, Stamford 203-325-3636 fairfieldendo.com

JOSEPH A. ZERELLA

Zerella Endodontics 21 Sherman Court, Fairfield 203-553-9700 zerellaendo.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY DOMINICK P. AGOSTIN

15 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-762-9907 agostindentalcare.com

STEVEN ALTMAN

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup.com

THOMAS ANZALONE

Integrity Dental of Greenwich 235 Glenville Road, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-531-5595 integritydentalgreenwich .com

JEFFREY A. BABUSHKIN Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry 888 White Plains Road, Suite 102, Trumbull 203-268-5881 cpdentistry.com

CYNTHIA A. BARTOLONE 2150 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-333-2060

JANETTE A. BLACK

69 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-1545 drscullyandblack.com

M. NICHOLAS BOCCAROSSA

Dental Associates of Connecticut 32 Church hill Road, Suite 201, Newtown 203-426-5891 dentalassociates.us

FRANK R. BOTTINO

329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

KENNETH N. BRODER

YOLANI P. EDIRISINGHE Family Dentistry of Milford 53 Cherry Street, Milford 203-878-1766 familydentistrymilford .com

ELKE W. CHEUNG

Elke Cheung Dentistry 43 North Avenue, Norwalk 203-846-0400 drcheungsmiles.com

MARK L. EINZIG

Ridgefield Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 90 Grove Street, Suite 208, Ridgefield 203-438-0120 markeinzigdds.com

CRAIG C. CLABAUGH

Mondovi Dental 1177 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Stamford 203-327-2540 dentistofstamford.com

ELIOT S. ESSENFELD

Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry 53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

CHRISTOPHER C. COGGUILLO

Cogguillo Family Dentistry 203 Cherry Street, Milford 203-874-0000 drcogg.info

WILLIAM J. FESSLER

William Fessler Family Dentistry 116 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-3939 wfesslerdds.com

ALEJANDRA G. COSTANTINO-FINIASZ

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

ANTHONY T. FESTA

New Canaan Dental Care 116 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-9696 newcanaandentalcare.com

CHARLES A. CRAPE

Center for Family Dental Health 435 New Haven Avenue, Milford 203-877-4511

SCOTT R. FISHER

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 206, Greenwich 203-869-2929

VINCENT B. DEFINA

Devine Dental 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

CAMILLO L. FONTANA

Fontana Family Dental Care 1100 Kings Highway East, Suite 3-A, Fairfield 203-333-4700 fontanafamilydentalcare .com

SANTO A. DELALLO

122 West Norwalk Road, Norwalk 203-855-8877

JOSEPHINE A. FRANZESE

CARL F. DELUCIA

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center 162 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-493-0556 danajonesdds.com

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BARBARA J. DEVINE

Devine Dental 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

ADAM J. FREEMAN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

MARK S. DEWAELE

208 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-5944 newcanaanctdental.com

ROBERT GALELLA

JAMES H DOUNDOULAKIS

Ridgefield Dental Arts 42 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-438-2236 ridgefielddentalarts.com

Cosmetic Dental of Greenwich LLC 1 Webb Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-1141 cosmeticgreenwichct.com

JAMES T. BOWMAN

BRIAN S. DUCHAN

70 Strawberry Hill Avenue,

Westport Dental Associates

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

MARILYN GENI

Imperial Dental Associates 15 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-2520 imperialdentalassociates .com

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MICHAEL D. GENTILE

49 Lake Avenue, Suite 203, Greenwich 203-869-2090 michaelgentiledds.com

TAHA GHOMI

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

PAMELA A. GIBSON

Southport Family Dental 10 John Street, Southport 203-255-5142 southportfamilydental.com

ALAN GOLDBERG

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

DANIELLE D. GOODWIN Goodwin Dental 31 River Road, Suite 300, Cos Cob 203-869-2552 dgoodwindds.com

KRISTY L. GRETZULA

Hawley Lane Dental 475 Hawley Lane, Suite 9, Stratford 203-377-9300 hawleylanedental.com

PAUL D. HARBOTTLE

New Canaan Dentistry 162 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-0588 paulharbottle.com

MATTHEW HERBSTMAN Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

THOMAS J. KAHL

Greater Danbury Community Health Center 70 Main Street, Danbury 203-743-0100 findcare.nuvancehealth .org/provider/ Thomas+J.+Kahl/1746501

MASHA KOGAN

The Dental Center of Westport 175 Post Road West, Westport 203-227-8700 dentalcenterwestport.com

ALISON KUDISH

Trumbull Dental Arts 160 Hawley Lane, Suite 101, Trumbull 203-377-0638 trumbulldentist.com

MARYANN E. LEHMANN 5 Brook Street, Suite 1-B, Darien 203-655-0021 maldds.com

MICHAEL LEVIN

Levin Dental 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 1-D, Riverside 203-637-5252 doclevindds.com

JAN LINHART

Linhart Dentistry 40 E. Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-661-2279 drlindhart.com

ANDREW M. MARCUS

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

JACKQUELINE J. MCLEAN

Mclean Smiles 23 Hoyt Street, Suite 2, Stamford 203-364-5081 (new patients); STEPHANIE J. HOTCHKISS 203-327-6717 Greenwich Dental Group mcleansmiles.com 18 Fieldpoint Road, Greenwich WILLIAM J. MCPADDEN, JR. 203-869-3984 135 Anton Street, Bridgeport dentalinformation.com 203-371-6586

MANDEEP HURA

Community Health Center of Stamford 141 Franklin Street, Stamford 203-969-0802 chc1.com/Locations/ Stamford

MATTHEW J. IWINSKI

45 Pine Street, Suite 1-A, New Canaan 203-966-5606 matthewjiwinskidds.com

DANA C. JONES

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center 162 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-493-0556 danajonesdds.com

JOSEPH D. MICELI

Middlesex Dental Group 106 Noroton Avenue, Suite 5, Darien 203-529-4682 dentist-darien.com

WAYNE A. MICHALKA

Commerce Park Cosmetic Dentistry 4699 Main Street, Suite 200, Bridgeport 203-372-3726 commerceparkcosmetic dds.com

DONALD W. MILLER

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry 1275 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield

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ANDREW L. MOGELOF

Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Suite 5, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

SCOTT A. MOGELOF

Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Suite 5, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

CARLA M. MONTEIRO

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental .com

MICHAEL A. NOCERINO Michael Nocerino & Associates 1809 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-335-4413 michaelnocerinodds.com

THOMAS M. OHLSON Comprehensive Dental Group 999 Summer Street, Suite 400, Stamford 203-359-3296 compdentalgroup.com

COLIN M. PECH

Darien Center for Dentistry 36 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 105, Darien 203-655-0667 dariendds.com

DAVID A. PEREIRA

Dental Arts of Darien 800 Post Road, Suite 301, Darien 203-656-8079 dentalartsofdarien.com

MICHAEL J. PIZZO

Ridgefield Cosmetic and General Dentistry 65 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-438-8866 ridgefielddentistry.com

DONALD A. POGODA 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-0554

DUSTIN F. RABINE

Rabine Family Dentistry 865 River Road, Shelton 203-941-4912 (new patients); 203-375-1932 rabinefamilydentistry .com

PETER J. RATHMAN

125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 204, Stamford 203-327-1470 peterrathmandmd.com

PRASANNA L. RAVURI Merritt Dental Care 999 Summer Street, Suite 306, Stamford 203-356-9990 stamfordfamilydentist .com

STEVEN M. REGENSTEIN Esthetic Dental Group of Westport 327 Riverside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Westport 203-227-3421 edgw.us

MICHAEL J. REYNOLDS

2600 Post Road, Suite L-1, Southport 203-256-8900 michaelreynoldsdds.com

MARK S. ROISMAN

225 Main Street, Suite 304, Westport 203-227-6338 mywestportdentist.com

JOSEPH M. ROMANELLI 1411 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-384-6389

FRANK J. ROMANO

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JERRY M. SIMON

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford (203) 580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

KEITH L. RUDOLPH

25 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-625-0301

284 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-4660 doctorwhittle.com

391 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-869-2066 greenwichdentistry.com

DAVID J. WOHL

The Center for Aesthetic and Comprehensive Dentistry 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-255-4001 drdavidwohl.com

5 Eversley Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-0669 tamuccidds.com 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-622-4243

MASIS YETERIAN, JR.

15 Commerce Road, Suite 2, Stamford 203-965-7795 davidthibaultdmd.com

My Creative Dentist 211 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 2-6, Cos Cob 203-529-4217 (new patients); 203-869-2884 dentist-greenwich.com

CHRISTINE L. TIERNEY

DAVID A. ZADIK

DAVID J. THIBAULT

Beautiful Dentistry of Greenwich 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-869-5400 beautifuldentistryof greenwich.com

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Fieldpoint Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup .com

ADRIANA TORENA

1200 Linden Avenue, Stratford 203-378-0182

ROBERT N. TRAMPOSCH

FRANCIS SHIN

ERNEST J. WHITTLE III

MARK R. SUTTON

JOHN J. SCHINTO III

Perfect Smiles of Fairfield 60 Katona Drive, Suite 20, Fairfield 203-366-7655 perfectsmilesoffairfield .com

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

153 East Avenue, Suite 23, Norwalk 203-838-9997 josephsuarezdds.com

140 Sherman Street, Suite 3-A, Fairfield 203-254-9533 drkeithrudolph.com

CAROLINE A. SHENKER

STEVE WECHSLER

JOSEPH P. SUAREZ

Allure Dental Group 4699 Main Street, Suite 101, Bridgeport 203-368-9016 dentistryfairfield.com

Schinto Dental 2001 West Main Street, Suite 110, Stamford 203-978-1184 schintodental.com

Brooklawn Dental Associates 990 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport 203-335-6471 brooklawndental.com

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

KENNETH B. TEMPLE

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ROBERT S. WARREN

MICHAEL B. STEIN

JON C. ROSENBLITT

1450 Washington Boulevard, Suite 105, Stamford 203-359-2244 roshdental.com

Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry 53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

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DAVID R. STEBBINS

2240 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport 203-372-0881 romanodental.com Rosenblitt Family Dentistry 251 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-348-1632 rosenblittdentistry.com

Greenwich 203-633-4927 greenwichfamilydental .com

MARK L. ZAMAT

Greenwich Smiles 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-862-9000 greenwichsmiles.com

The Town Practice 500 West Putnam Avenue, 4th Floor, Greenwich 203-869-9252 treppandmiller.com

DONALD J. CASE

Stamford Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Arts 27 Bridge Street, Stamford 203-325-2661 stamfordoms.com

PAUL M. CIUCI

Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 708 Boston Post Road, Milford 203-874-1664 ctomfs.com

CHRISTOPHER J. CUOMO

Northeast Implant & Oral Surgery 27 Hospital Avenue, Suite 203, Danbury 203-797-0008 neimplantandoralsurgery .com

ROOLS L. DESSIEUX

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

NAUSHAD R. EDIBAM

Stamford Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Arts 27 Bridge Street, Stamford 203-325-2661 stamfordoms.com

SALVATORE J. FLORIO

The Facial Surgery Center 115 Technology Drive, Suite B-101, Trumbull 203-261-7800 drflorio.com

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Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 107 Newtown Road, Suite 1A, Danbury 203-797-0012 aomspc.com

ABED ALKHATIB

Infinity Oral Surgery 49 Lake Avenue, Suite LL4, Greenwich 203-661-4231 infinityoralsurgery.com

Greenwich Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite G2,

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MICHELE S. BERGEN

GEORGE TSANGAROULIS

Fairfield Oral Surgery 760 Kings Highway West, Building B, Southport 203-259-2227 fairfieldoralsurgery.com

Aesthetic & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Darien 777 Post Road, Suite 100, Darien 203-656-4466

Oral Surgery Associates 1305 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-259-2665 oralsurgeryassociatesct .com

DOUGLAS M. TREPP

TODD E. BLOOM

Maxillofacial Surgery of Greenwich 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 205, Greenwich 203-717-1222 maxfacsgreenwich.com

KEVIN S. MCLAUGHLIN

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants 148 East Avenue, Suite 2F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

PHILIP F. PACELLI III

New Canaan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 166 Cherry Street, Suite A, New Canaan 203-972-1581 newcanaanoralsurgery .com

ALAN R. RISSOLO

Oral Surgeons Associates 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4B, Norwalk 203-853-0500 norwalkdentalimplant .com

MICHAEL F. TROFA

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants 148 East Avenue, Suite 2-F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

HOWARD B. TWERSKY Oral Surgery Associates 4747 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-5595 oralsurgeryassociatesct .com

JOSEPH F. WALLACE III Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

THOMAS B. WILSON

Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ROBERT M. YUDELL

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Stamford 90 Morgan Street, Suite 207, Stamford 203-327-9966 oralsurgeryofstamford .com

BRETT ZUCKMAN

Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ORTHODONTICS FIGEN A. BAYDUR

Baydur Orthodontics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 104, Fairfield 203-333-0050 drbaydur.com

PATRICIA A. BENDICK Fairfield Orthodontic Associates 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-256-9500

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JOHN S. BIBKO

JB Orthodontics 346 Main Avenue, Suite D, Norwalk 203-866-7806 jborthodonticsct.com

ORESTA L. BILOUS

Bilous Orthodontics 52 Beach Road, Suite 206, Fairfield 203-255-2677 bilous-ortho.com

CASS D. BURRELL

First Impressions Orthodontics 1476 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9595 fairfieldorthodontist.com

STEPHEN N. CAGLIOSTRO Westwalk Orthodontic Group 1460 Post Road East, Suite 9, Westport 203-857-9475 westwalkortho.com

TIFFANY CHRISTENSEN

Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

DAVID H. COWIN

CT Braces 53 North Street, Danbury 203-664-5833 ctbraces.com

ALIKA L. CREW

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

JEFFREY S. DRAYER

203-348-7571 galloisortho.com

STEVE GIANNOUTSOS

Georgetown Orthodontics 73 Redding Road, Georgetown 203-544-9338 georgetownorthodontics .com

ROBERT B. GOLDMAN

Goldman Orthodontic Arts 1200 High Ridge Road, Suite 5, Stamford 203-329-2712 goldmanorthodontics .com

NIKA GRIGAITIS

Blue Wave Orthodontics 777 Boston Post Road, Suite 300, Darien 203-202-7610 bluewaveorthodontics .com

EROL GUND

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

SCOTT L. KESSELMAN

Riverside Orthodontics 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Building 2, Riverside 203-450-4969 riversideortho.net

BLAINE J. LANGBERG

17 Danbury Road, Suite 6, Ridgefield 203-431-4466 braceyourselves.com

FERNANDA D. MARCHI

Stamford Orthodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 201, Stamford 203-325-3331 stamfordortho.com

Fairfield County Orthodontics 1275 Post Road, Suite 211, Fairfield 203-292-6644 bracesfairfield.com

EMILY C. DRIESMAN

GREGORY A. MCKENNA

Embrace Orthodontics 24 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-6061 westportortho.com

AUSTIN W. FEENEY

45 Pine Street, New Canaan 203-966-3042 feeneysmiles.com

PETER FEIBISH

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

MARK P. FEINBERG 4 Corporate Drive, Suite 195, Shelton 203-513-2014 feinsmiles.com

ROBERT J. GALLOIS

Gallois Orthodontics 125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford

McKenna Orthodontics 131 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury 203-790-9155 mckennaortho.com

GARY L. OPIN

Opin Wide! Orthodontics 266 South Broad Street, Milford 203-877-3231 opinorthodontics.com

M. BINA PARK

Dr. Bina Park Orthodontics 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-900-1111 drbinapark.com

ALLAN S. PHILLIPS Braces CT 8 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-438-6922 bracesct.com

MARY E. RITTER

Commerce Park Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental .com

ROSEMARY RYAN

Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

GREGORY W. SANFORD

Sanford Orthodontics 44 Old Ridgefield Road, Suite 218, Wilton 203-762-2322 sanfordorthodontics.com

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DURGESH A. KUDCHADKAR

Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-9162 dentalcarekids.com

Advanced Periodontics & Dental Implants 324 Elm Street, Suite 103A, Monroe 203-712-0917 (new patients); 203-268-2000 connecticutperiodontist .com

GORDON K. LEE

ROBERT CHUNG

Westport Pediatric Dentistry 305 Post Road East, Westport 203-226-5500 zerocavityzone.com

Periodontal Associates 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 201, Greenwich 203-661-3733 ctperio.com

MEENAKSHI MADHU

273 Post Road West, Suite 1, Westport 203-226-7788 davidsonperio.com

Sensitive Care Dental 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford 203-951-5540 sensitivecare.net

UTTAMPAL SINGH

Dental Care Orthodontics 1500 Summer Street, Stamford (203) 580-6330 dentalcareorthodontics .com

VICTOR PARDI

MONICA A. TEREDESAI Smile Art Orthodontics 126 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-210-7375 smileartortho.com

Garrick F. Wong DMD Orthodontics 453 East Putnam Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cos Cob 203-625-9888 drgarrickfwong.com Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

GREGORY S. MOKOTOFF

DAVID S. GOTTLIEB

HANNAH AHN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

TERENCE S. JACKSON

GABRIELLE SYKOFF

SELMA KAPLAN

HIROSHI TSUYUKI

ALEXI M. DAMASCUS Ridgefield Pediatric Dentistry 22 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-403-3009 ridgefieldpd.com

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry 1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

LILIAN R. VIERA

15 Roseville Road, Westport 203-227-8990 jennymathews-perio.com

Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-422-5437 greenwichkidsdentist.com

Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich

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Periodontics & Dental Implants 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4A, Norwalk 203-635-4250 norwalkperio.com

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EMILY GABELERMANHEIMER

Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Center 47 Oak Street, Suite 6, Stamford 203-252-2252 stamfordperio.com

Dentistry for Children 149 East Avenue, Suite 21, Norwalk 203-838-4191 dentistryforchildrenct .com Children’s Dental Care of Norwalk 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4C, Norwalk 203-866-5020 childrensdentalcareof norwalkllc.com

JENNIFER D. EPSTEIN

Periodontology Associates of Norwalk 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 1-C, Norwalk 203-853-1120 perioimplantsofnorwalk .com

Commerce Park Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental .com Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-9162 dentalcarekids.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

LAWRENCE A. DELIBERO

Fairfield County Periodontics & Dental Implants 115 Technology Drive, Suite C-304, Trumbull 203-459-1210 drdelibero.com

ANDREW SPADINGER

SIMON ZMUIDZINAS

BRUCE K. DAVIDSON

Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Greenwich 1212 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside 203-698-0794 childrensdentistryand orthodontics.com

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry 1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

GARRICK F. WONG

RICHARD F. AMATO

1047 Old Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2006 sonickdmd.com

JENNY MATHEWS

BRETE D. MORAN 67 Cherry Street, Milford 203-876-0304 drbretemoran.com

RANDALL H. NEICHIN

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

MICHAEL SONICK

Fairfield County Implants and Periodontics 1047 Old Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2006 sonickdmd.com

E. J. TRAYNOR

Traynor Periodontics & Implants 15 Valley Drive Suite 302, Greenwich 203-661-5885 tpigreenwich.com

PERRY A. WASSERLAUF

Fairfield Periodontics 71 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-255-7771 fairfieldperiodontics.com

PROSTHODONTICS JOHN CORINO

Norwalk Dental Arts 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 2C, Norwalk 203-854-9565 norwalkdentalarts.com

JACK DEGRADO

Stamford Dental Group 47 Oak Street, Suite 220, Stamford 203-325-4700 stamforddentalgroup.com

MARIE E. FALCONE

Dental Specialists of Darien 24 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 101, Darien 203-836-2744 dentalspecialistsofdarien .com

KIMBERLY A. FARRELL

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

STANLEY P. FREEMAN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

JEFFREY D. O’CONNELL Gold Coast Dental 1177 Post Road, Suite 2A, Fairfield 203-292-9292 goldcoastdentalpros.com

STEVEN J. ROTHENBERG

Dental Specialists of Darien 24 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 1, Darien 203-836-2744 dentalspecialistsofdarien .com

MIN-SUNG YOON

Evergreen Family Dental & Southbury Smiles 1300 Post Road, Suite 101, Fairfield 203-259-7870 evergreenfamilydental group.com G

HOW IT’S DONE METHODOLOGY BEHIND THE TOP DENTISTS LIST This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings of more than 220 dentists and specialists in the Fairfield County area. The list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dental professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com

SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and, of course, physical results. The nomination pool of dentists consists of all dentists listed online with the American Dental Association as well as dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peers’ work when evaluating the other nominees. Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received and status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decision. Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists. Of course, there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

DISCLAIMER This list is excerpted from 2021 the topDentists™ list, which includes listings for over 220 dentists and specialists in the Fairfield County area. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010-2021 by topDentists, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

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JACK DEGRADO, D.D.S. STAMFORD DENTAL GROUP, LLC SPECIALTY: Prosthodontics: Specializes in Complex, Restorative and Implant Dentistry 47 Oak Street, Suite 220, Stamford, CT 203.325.4700 stamforddentalgroup.com stamforddental@gmail.com

DR. JACK DEGRADO graduated from Columbia College of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency at Manhattan VA hospital, and a two-year fellowship in implantology at Brookdale University Hospital He also did a specialty residency in prosthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center. His growing practice, Stamford Dental Group, founded over 20 years ago, now has three dentists specializing in prosthodontics. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. DeGrado is recognized as a specialist in complex implant cases and cosmetic dentistry. Other dentists and specialists refer to him complicated cases that require additional expertise. His focus is providing alternatives to people suffering with dentures or loss of teeth. People with dentures only have 10 percent of their chewing capacity because the “dentures are sitting on soft tissue,” he notes. “With implants, it’s 90 percent,” and implant supported teeth don’t slip out while eating, as dentures do. He also offers Teeth in One Day, which includes removal of bad teeth and placement of implants and fixed teeth, for immediate improvement. Dr. DeGrado understands that many people may resist coming to a dentist due to fear of Covid-19. That is why the safety of his patients and staff are a top priority. His office complies with strict CSDA and CDC guidelines. In addition, his office has special hospital grade air filtration systems. They do everything to keep patients and staff safe. Stamford Dental Group is a state of the art practice that uses the latest technologies. The 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

provides more accurate images of bone, teeth and anatomy. BIOLASE laser is used to do fillings without anesthesia and gum surgery with minimal discomfort. They use a Trios digital scanner to avoid messy impressions and increase accuracy. To enhance people’s smiles, Dr. DeGrado offers digital smile design and porcelain veneers. His specialty is to mend teeth to make them healthy and functional and put the finishing touches with cosmetic dentistry. He believes that “great patient care goes hand-in-hand with customer service, which includes the staff at the front desk. From the minute

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people walk in, they see a difference.” He spends a lot of time during initial consultations to understand patients’ needs, wants and expectations, and treatment plans are “designed to meet and exceed expectations.” Dr. DeGrado also believes in giving back to the community. For 5 years, he has held an annual Dentistry from the Hear event at this office and together with his dentists and hygienists, donated free dental services to over 350 patients. He also supports the Food Bank of Fairfield County and Operation Smile, which provides surgeries to children with facial abnormalities.

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Where did you go to school?

Rosemary Ryan, DDS Tiffany Christensen, DDS, MS GREENWICH BRACES, LLC SPECIALTY: Orthodontics 4 Dearfield Drive Greenwich, CT 203.869.2044 greenwichbraces.com

Dr. Ryan: DDS: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine; General Practice Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC; Orthodontic Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Christensen: DDS: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine; MS, Orthodontic Residency: Columbia University-College of Dental Medicine

Years of practice?

Dr. Ryan has been practicing for twenty-eight years. She graduated dental school in 1992 and completed her orthodontic training in 1995. Dr. Christensen has been practicing for thirteen years. She graduated dental school in 2007 and completed her

orthodontic training in 2010.

How do you change people’s lives?

What sets you apart from your competition?

We feel it is important to recognize a need for compassion beyond braces. We want our patients to feel beautiful and smile on the inside, as well as on the outside. Our motto is treat each patient as if they are our family member. We truly enjoy our patients and look forward to their visits. We strive to make our office the most safe and comfortable environment possible. Additionally, we feel blessed to live and work in such a great community. Dr. Ryan and Dr. Christensen believe in paying it forward. We support local charities to make our community a better place for everyone. Every month, we commit a portion of our proceeds to a charitable organization. Doing this makes our community and our world a better place.

At Greenwich Braces, two orthodontic minds, with years of extensive training and experience, go into formulating each orthodontic treatment plan. Dr. Ryan and Dr. Christensen combine the greatest aspects of their skills and experience to provide the best care possible to our patients. Over the past 22 years, we have treated more than 3,900 orthodontic patients with braces, Invisalign® and a variety of other treatment modalities. Some of our patients have even commuted from as far away as London, Qatar, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and New Jersey, to be treated in our office.

Dr. Gary Wong is an orthodontic and

Garrick F. Wong, DMD GARRICK F. WONG, DMD, LTD. SPECIALTY: Orthodontics 453 East Putnam Avenue Cos Cob, CT 203.625.9888 drgarrickfwong.com

dentofacial orthopedic specialist who has practiced in Greenwich, Connecticut for the past twenty-seven years. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts School of Dentistry; and completed his Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Wong has taught as a clinical instructor in the Undergraduate Dental Program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine; and was also an associate professor in the Graduate Orthodontic Program at New York University, College of Dentistry. Beyond his basic orthodontic training, Dr. Wong has always been a strong believer of Continuing

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Education. This way he has been able to keep up with the latest trends in orthodontic methods and technologies. Dr. Wong is one of the original graduates of the Invisalign Master’s Program. Over the Covid-19 Pandemic, Dr. Wong completed his Align Intensive Fellowship. In growing children and adolescents, Dr. Wong can use a variety of methods that utilizes their growth potential. This allows him to improve/correct any predetermined growth patterns or destructive oral habits that are causing the patient’s malocclusion. In adult orthodontic cases, there is no growth to help correct their malocclusions. Therefore, the orthodontic treatment goals, methods and prognosis are very different from that of a growing child. In more

complicated adult cases, the lack of growth sometimes makes it necessary to design an interdisciplinary treatment plan. This requires collaboration with the patient’s general dentist, and/or other dental specialists. Dr. Wong’s orthodontic practice has prided itself in providing the highest quality of service for every child, adolescent or adult patient that comes to his office. He has always believed in maintaining the highest level of professional ethics, and he will only start orthodontic treatment if and when it is appropriate to do so. His capable and friendly staff has always tried to make every patient’s orthodontic treatment an enjoyable experience in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

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Years in practice? Twenty-five years

What sets you apart from your competition?

Proudly, we are the choice for many pediatricians’ and dentists’ children.

What is your greatest achievement?

When past patients come back with their children for me to treat, it is the greatest compliment I can ever receive!!

2021 | Dental PROFILES Peter Dantini, DDS

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DANTINI DENTAL 12 Camp Ave Stamford, CT 203.322.5397 dentistdds.com

RIVERSIDE ORTHODONTICS SPECIALTY: Invisalign® and Braces For All Ages

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1171 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 203.698.0045 riversideortho.net

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Why is it important for children to get screened by the age of 7? The American Association of Orthodontics recommends an evaluation by an orthodontist by age seven because many times early developmental treatment guides permanent teeth into a more favorable position, lowers the risk of dental trauma and can correct skeletal discrepancies.

About Dr. Dantini: Peter Dantini, DDS, is the expertise behind Dantini Dental of Stamford. Dr. Dantini received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry. Dr. Dantini has been a life long resident of Stamford and New Canaan and has been an active member in both communities.

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Experience in the field: Since 1990, our relaxed professional style has created a warm family-friendly atmosphere for our patients and office staff! Dr. Dantini is currently an active medical staff member at Norwalk Hospital in the department of Dentistry. He is committed to keeping up with the latest technology and best techniques available to meet your dental needs. We were the first in Stamford to invest in Cerec equipment. This amazing technology enables us to create and fit a crown in as little as two hours. We were among the first to adopt digital x-rays and use of dental lasers. Our Air abrasion unit allows us to place small fillings without the use of anesthetics. Many of our patients have never had an injection or experienced a drill.

The January issues of all Moffly Media titles will help readers find the right doctor by highlighting 500+ area practitioners in Fairfield County on our annual Top Doctors list. Put your practice in the spotlight in our Medical Profiles section. Here you can provide information on your practice philosophies, background and qualifications. Reach an audience of 200,000+ discerning readers who expect the best of the best.

Please contact Gina Fusco by email at Gina.Fusco@moffly.com, or call 203.571.1623

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Mission: Dr. Dantini makes

it his priority that here you’ll find truly personalized service for your entire family’s cosmetic, preventive, periodontal and restorative dental needs. During treatment, your comfort is of paramount importance. Dr. Dantini’s highly capable and gentle way has won over many nervous patients. To win your smile we do everything we can to make your visit as convenient and pleasant as possible. Our appointment schedule has early evening and Saturday hours. To insure your comfort and careful care we allot at least one hour for each of our appointments in our spotlessly clean facility.

Services offered: Cerec 2 hour crowns, Dental Laser Treatment, Air Abrasion/ microdentistry, Zoom whitening, Lumineers/ Veneers, Digital x-rays, Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthetic Dentistry, Implant Restoration, Partial Dentures, Full Dentures, Endodontics (root canals), Extractions, Minor gum surgery, Treatment of gum disease, Bite guards/NTI, Nitrous Oxide/oral sedation, Childrens Dentistry.

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Dr. Emily Driesman and the incredible staff of Embrace Orthodontics have been providing families in Fairfield County superior orthodontic care for a decade. Growing from her original office in Westport, Dr. Emily Driesman (“Dr. Emily”), has now expanded her locations to include a second state of the art office in Stamford. With a passion for creating a comfortable atmosphere and a “concierge type practice,” Dr. Emily prides herself on not only creating beautiful, healthy and functional smiles, but also cultivating relationships with each patient she treats. Having grown up in Fairfield County, Dr. Emily can relate to her patients and truly loves practicing in the area she grew up, is raising her two children, and

Emily Driesman, DDS EMBRACE ORTHODONTICS SPECIALTY: Orthodontics Westport Location: 24 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880 Stamford Location: 61 Fourth Street, Stamford, CT 06905 203.227.6061 westportortho.com

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is so fond of! At Embrace Orthodontics, Dr. Emily and her staff are committed to obtaining exceptional results using the latest technolgies including 3D diagnosis and treatment planning, iTero scanning, Damon Braces, Invisalign clear aligners and inBraces lingual braces. Dr. Emily is a boardcertified orthodontist, an accolade that only one third of her profession has been awarded. Dr. Emily Driesman is humbled to be voted by her peers five years in a row as one of Moffly Media’s Top Dentists. Embrace Orthodontics looks forward to welcoming new patients to the practice and giving them a reason to ‘Smile Big.’ Be sure to sure to check out our Instagram handle: @embrace.your.smile

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We hope this year’s set of finalists, with their innovative and imaginative projects, is just the inspiration you have been looking for to reimagine your own living spaces. The winner of each category will be revealed on September 14, 2021 at our networking gala and awards ceremony. We wish our finalists much luck, and we thank all who entered, as well as our judges and our generous sponsors, who have made this celebration possible.

The following is a listing of the 2021 A-List Awards finalists by category. Please note that this listing includes the entrant’s name and contact information for each finalist project. To view the full list of professionals credited for each project as well as a project photo, please visit athomealistawards.com to view our digital A-list Awards program. Each finalist “page” can be shared on social media, and the link to each page can be included on a website or forwarded via email.

Our local design community is truly a community, and that has never been more evident than during the past eighteen months. It’s a community built on supportive partnerships, behind-the-scenes collaborations, and problem-solving and magic-making, and when faced with unprecedented challenges, this community proved how essential good design is to living life to the fullest. This year’s A-List competition is full of luxurious yet livable spaces that convey the caliber of talent that exists in this community. Our esteemed panel of judges had the very difficult task of determining the finalists from a truly impressive pool of submissions, and we thank our judges for giving their time and expertise to this year’s competition.

Welcome to athome magazine’s twelfth annual A-List Awards.

TOGETHER BY DESIGN

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Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Hemingway Fine Homes @hemingwayconstruction Hemingway Fine Homes Greenwich; 203-625-0566 hemingwayconstruction.com

BATH DESIGN: Transitional/Modern

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Green & Grain Style @greenandgrainstyle Jenn Cutler Green & Grain Style Redding; 310-844-8181 greenandgrainstyle.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn, Principal David Milliken, Project Manager Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

BATH DESIGN: Trad/Classic

Brooke Crew Interiors @brookecrewinteriors Brooke Crew Interiors Weston; 214-546-8562 brookecrewinteriors.com

KID/TEEN BEDROOM

Thompson Raissis Architects @thompson_raissis_architects Thompson Raissis Architects Darien; 203-399-0100 tr-architects.com

Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Laura Kaehler Architects @laurakaehlerarchitects Laura Kaehler, Project Designer Dave Reilly, Project Architect Laura Kaehler Architects Riverside; 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

Hine Builders @timhine Hine Builders Southport; 203-255-5508 timhine.com

Carol Kurth Architecture @carolkurth Carol J. W. Kurth, FAIA ASID John Rapetti, Assoc. AIA Carol Kurth Architecture Bedford, NY; 914-234-2595 carolkurtharchitects.com

MODERN ARCHITECTURE

William Lyon Designs @williamlyondesigns William Lyon Designs Stamford; 203-489-5624 williamlyondesigns.com

lulu HOME @luluhome.cami @luluhome.alana Cami Luppino Alana Irwin lulu HOME Greenwich, CT and Bedford, NY; 914-234-8684 luluhomedesign.com

Laura Kaehler Architects @laurakaehlerarchitects Laura Kaehler, Project Designer Matt Arnott, Project Architect Laura Kaehler Architects Riverside; 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

ENTRYWAY

D2 Interieurs @d2interieurs Denise Davies D2 Interieurs Weston; 646-326-7042 d2interieurs.com

Saniee Architects, LLC Saniee Architects, LLC Greenwich; 203-625-9308 sanieearchitects.com

Rinfret, Ltd. @rinfretltd Rinfret, Ltd. Greenwich; 203-622-0000 rinfretltd.com

Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

Deane, Inc. @kitchensbydeane Ingrid Becker Deane, Inc. Stamford; 203-327-7008 deaneinc.com

KITCHEN DESIGN: Trad/Classic

Oliver Wilson Construction Oliver Wilson Construction Westport; 203-820-5847 oliverwilsonconstruction.com

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Scott Springer Architect @scottspringerarchitect Scott Springer Architect Westport; 203-690-7197 scottspringerarchitect.com

David LaPierre, Project Manager Robert A. Cardello Architects Westport; 203-853-2524 cardelloarchitects.com Veronica Campbell Deane, Inc. Stamford; 203-327-7008 deaneinc.com

Robert A. Cardello Architects with Deane, Inc. @cardelloarchitects @kitchensbydeane

D2 Interieurs @d2interieurs Denise Davies D2 Interieurs Weston; 646-326-7042 d2interieurs.com

Calla Cane @callacane Calla Cane Solana Beach, CA; 858-345-1975 callacane.com

KITCHEN DESIGN: Transitional/Modern

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To better serve our clients, Tischler offers thermally broken, laser-cut stainless steel and an aluminum sliding operating system capable of sizes up to thirty-nine feet by ten feet, eight inches and fixed units up to twenty feet by ten feet, six inches. This product incorporates a revolutionary patented pneumatic gasket system that can withstand extreme wind pressure. All products are available with specifications that meet Florida Building Code requirements for hurricane impact resistance, and air and water infiltration. Tischler products are delivered ready-to-install by our factory-trained technicians.

Tischler products are manufactured in our environmentally and computer-controlled facility. These products consist of both European and domestic-style profiles and continue to be the benchmark in the industry, providing unsurpassed quality and durability.

Tischler und Sohn manufactures custom mahogany wood windows and doors in Germany.

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The company’s success is marked by their transparency, synergy and determination to adhere to the values and client services that make the company great.

The company sustains strong, collaborative relationships with the most respected architects and designers in the construction industry. They employ experienced, dedicated professionals and talented craftsmen to plan and execute every step of the “Hobbs Approach” for each project. Whether renovating an apartment in New York City, constructing a waterfront home in the Hamptons or building a family retreat in Connecticut, each team is in constant communication to deliver a superior building experience from concept to completion and beyond. Hobbs Care, a division of Hobbs, Inc., is available to clients to provide comprehensive maintenance programs, renovations and continual home improvement services.

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Our sales team would be happy to visit your job site or home for a free estimate for your dream project! Please give us a call at (845) 452-8444 or email us at info@fairviewhearthside.com and we will be happy to speak with you.

Our pledge is to deliver an extraordinary service while maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, foresight, and fairness. We are committed to growing Fairview Hearthside through complete customer satisfaction.

Each project that Fairview Hearthside is involved in takes careful thought and planning and we pride ourselves on the ability to work with the customer in choosing the fireplace that best suits their style and needs. Fairview Hearthside offers many services to complete your project, from designing the look that you want to achieve through the follow-up maintenance of your hearth product for years to come. We maintain a staff of experienced, well-traveled and fully ensured technicians, as well as specialists in our Sales/ Design team and we are confident that your project will be handled with professionalism, thoroughness, cleanliness, and with safety in mind.

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Devore Associates @landscapesofdevoreassociates Devore Associates Fairfield; 203-256-8950 devoreassoc.com

LANDSCAPE: Greater Than 1 Acre

Roughan Interiors @roughaninteriors Roughan Interiors Weston, CT and New York City; 203-769-1150 roughaninteriors.com

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Charles Hilton Architects @charleshiltonarchitects Charles Hilton, Principal Daniel Pardy, Associate Partner and Project Manager Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich; 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com

LIVING SPACE

Renée Byers Landscape Architect @reneebyers_landscapearchitect Renée Byers Landscape Architect, P.C. Greenwich; 203-489-0800 reneebyers.com

James Doyle Design Associates @jamesdoyledesignassociates James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich; 203-869-2900 jdda.com

LANDSCAPE: Less Than 1 Acre

Renée Byers Landscape Architect @reneebyers_landscapearchitect Renée Byers Landscape Architect, P.C. Greenwich; 203-489-0800 reneebyers.com

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects @fusco_landscape_architect Louis Fusco Landscape Architects Pound Ridge, NY; 914-764-9123 louisfusco.com

James Doyle Design Associates @jamesdoyledesignassociates James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich; 203-869-2900 jdda.com

Haver & Skolnick Architects @haverskolnickarchitects Charles Haver Stewart Skolnick Haver & Skolnick Architects Roxbury; 860-354-1031 haverskolnickarchitects.com

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Georgia Zikas Design @georgiazikasdesign Georgia Zikas Design West Hartford; 860-904-5902 georgiazikasdesign.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn, Principal David Milliken, Project Manager Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

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Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects @jpfranzenarchitects John P. Franzen, FAIA David Furman Robert Avery J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C. Southport; 203-259-0529 franzenarchitects.com

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Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Clean Design @cleandesignpartners Claire Paquin Clean Design Scarsdale, NY; 914-725-0995 cleandesignpartners.com

Charles Hilton Architects @charleshiltonarchitects Charles Hilton, Principal Daniel Pardy, Associate Partner and Project Manager Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich; 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com

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Alexis also understands the complexities and needs of small businesses. As a result, SD Showroom offers ongoing opportunities to help foster designers’ professional growth and development, with a full calendar of networking events and seminars. And there is also a loyalty program offering spendable credits as a way to further build business for interior designers.

What began as a family-run furniture store seventy years ago by Alexis’ grandfather, has evolved into a design destination for innovators across the tri-state area. Throughout its rich history, SD Showroom has been at the forefront of the interior design industry, known for its exceptional customer service and emphasis on the design experience.

Exclusive to the trade, SD Showroom helps clients build their businesses. The team provides end-to-end expertise and support, from research through delivery and follow-up customer service.

Schwartz Design Showroom (SD Showroom) is a 5,500-square-foot showroom exclusive to the trade, located in the Stamford Waterside Design District. The stunning showroom offers area interior designers and architects a unique experience, one that infuses seventy years of industry experience with the forward-thinking vision and creativity of former marketing executive, owner Alexis Varbero.

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Ring’s End, a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer, serves the CT shoreline, South County, RI, and Southern Westchester County, NY. Founded in 1902 in Darien, Ring’s End today has nine full-service lumberyards, ten free-standing paint centers, most with dedicated design and décor showrooms, a commercial paint and lacquer facility, a custom millwork shop, a centralized distribution warehouse, and an education center. Ring’s End is the largest retailer of both Marvin windows and doors and Benjamin Moore paint in the Northeast. This family-run company remains true to its founding principles, catering to builders, remodelers and homeowners alike with an inventory of only the highest-quality materials, a reputation for superior service, and a commitment to the local communities. Over the course of its 118-year history, Ring’s End has increased their product offerings and embraced technology with the launch of an e-commerce website to supplement its brick and mortar stores, complement the modern shopping experience, and cater to a diverse demographic.

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At Marvin, we are driven to imagine and create better ways of living. With every window and door we make, we strive to bring more natural light and more fresh air into homes, and to create deeper connections to the natural world. We put people at the center of everything we do by designing for how people live and work and imagining new ways our products can contribute to happier and healthier homes.

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Beinfield Architecture @beinfieldarchitecture Bruce Beinfield James Wassell Seelan Pather Nathan Dalesio Jessica Sanseverra (Interior Designer) Carol Beinfield (Interior Designer) Beinfield Architecture South Norwalk; 203-838-5789 beinfield.com

COMMERCIAL SPACE

William Lyon Designs @williamlyondesigns William Lyon Designs Stamford; 203-489-5624 williamlyondesigns.com

Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Kimberly Handler Designs @kimberlyhandlerdesigns Kimberly Handler Designs Greenwich; 203-340-9213 kimberlyhandlerdesigns.com

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DINING ROOM

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BEDROOM

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Moss Design with Christian P. Arkay-Leliever @moss_design_ct @cparkayleliever

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Roughan Interiors @roughaninteriors Roughan Interiors Weston, CT and New York City; 203-769-1150 roughaninteriors.com

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POOL HOUSE

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Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

All the winners and finalists’ projects will be featured in athome’s Nov./Dec. issue

AND REMEMBER...

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Robert A. Cardello Architects @cardelloarchitects Rachelle Roll, Project Manager Robert A. Cardello Architects Westport; 203-853-2524 cardelloarchitects.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn, Principal Phil Summers, Project Manager Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: Greater Than 7,000 Square Feet

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October4design is New Canaan’s month-long celebration of architecture, art, design, and the community where it happens. The New Canaan Museum + Historical Society and its cultural partners showcase New Canaan’s diverse creative community – its rich history, its distinctive character, and its vibrant future.

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O4d features the Modern House Day Tour + Symposium on October 22 + 23. Visit mid-century gems – timeless and new, The Glass House, and Grace Farms. Other programs include presentations by Bryony Roberts, Robert Gregson, Sean Godsell, Mark Markiewicz AIA, Nina Anker, and more.

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At the heart of O4d is design in its many forms — the Craftsman Modern design of BassamFellows, grounded in impeccable craftsmanship, architectural rigor, and sensual minimalism. NEA Studio’s sustainable architecture, interior, landscape, and product design. Fred Noyes AIA presents the Noyes Family Legacy of Design. . . and much more.

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SEPT/OCT 2021 / DONNA MOFFLY

“Miss Van Houghton was all comfort and forgiveness— something to remember, especially when I had children.”

t’s a new school year, a good time to reflect on what our teachers mean to us. Long ago, I was a “lifer” (K-12) at Hathaway Brown School in Cleveland, having chosen H.B. over Laurel, the rival girls’ school, because it had a bigger dollhouse. Like everybody, I had my favorite teachers and my not-so-so’s, but they taught me sundry skills well beyond academics. For instance: Being understanding. During a firstgrade rest period, I spread my blanket under a double-decker trolley of Mason jars full of paint for art class. Except I woke up, sat up, knocked the thing over and made a giant multicolored mess. I was grief-stricken, but Miss Van Houghton was all comfort and forgiveness—something to remember, especially when I had children. Making decisions. My piano teacher Mrs. Schneider would play three pieces and let me decide what to learn next. Not the pizzicato, I told her at age seven, because “it sounded like a beetle piddling on a leaf.” I loved having a voice in my own destiny. Escaping reality. In upper school Miss Thompson, a frazzled French teacher, rushed up to me before class one morning and asked, “Have you seen ‘Donna Clegg?” “Yes,” I answered, pointing down the hall. “She went that way.” And off she went in hot pursuit of— me! I’d learned how to be an artful dodger. Sharing stories. From dear Miss Cleveland (her real name), a retired English teacher, I learned the magic of storytelling— the reason I love my job today. Every so often she’d come visit to tell us tales from Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad. We were spell-bound. Accepting others. After escaping from Nazi Germany, our chemistry teacher Mrs. Keri had found a job at a girls’ school in Turkey. When she’d ask them things like, “Do you know what H20 means?”, though clueless, they’d all say, “Yes,” because it was considered stamfordmag.com

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impolite to say, “No.” Weird and wonderful. I became fascinated with other cultures. Keeping a lid on. Probably trying to get our attention, our Latin teacher Miss Blake said that “there ought to be a war in this country” so we’d appreciate what the Romans had to go through. Hmm. I reported this to my father, an exec with TRW, a company that supplied the defense industry, and he sent the FBI to school to investigate her. Me and my big mouth. I dropped Latin senior year. Following directions. Miss Bruce, our scary upper school English teacher, was a stickler for rules. When she asked us to write 800 words about something familiar, for some mad reason I wrote about a guy escaping from a concentration camp. “D for the day, Clegg!” still echoes in my ears. Now I’m a stickler about assignments—and have given plenty of them. Negotiating successfully. Senior year, six of us had banded together to give a dance at the Union Club. Miss Coburn, the headmistress, called me into her office to ask if we’d invite the board chairman’s granddaughter, an out-of-town visitor. I’d met the girl, liked her and said sure, but how about a trade-off? When we went out to lunch on Fridays (a senior privilege), we wanted to wear lipstick and loafers instead of tied shoes. Shocked, Miss Coburn called my mother. “That’s not my problem,” Mother told her. “You deal with Donna.” We got lipstick and loafers, and the young lady had a lovely time. For sure I learned more than academics from my teachers, but I taught them something, too—how to change a tire. After I got my driver’s license, Dad insisted I learn some mechanics at the company garage, so I was prepared when I got a flat by the main entrance—and drew quite the audience. Anyway, here’s to our wonderful teachers and, thanks to them, all the “extras” that we can take with us for our lifetimes.

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