Danielle_B Profile

The first and only time I was ever summoned to the principal's office was in seventh grade. Apparently the "books" I was writing and sharing with my friends were getting more attention in class than the teacher ... I think it was then I knew what I wanted to do with my life. It just took me awhile to get there. While currently an Event Coordinator with the Town of Estes Park, most of my adult life was spent as a newspaper feature writer, columnist, special sections editor and page designer. While I've received recognition along the way, the honor I'm proudest of was being named a "Shining Star" by the Colorado Press Association in 1995. It's an award given annually to an individual as the best all-round journalist in his or her circulation class. That was very special. My husband, Joel, and I have been married for 13 years and we have two grown sons from my "previous life," two beautiful daughter-in-laws and two wonderful grandchildren. In our spare time we attend concerts, Denver Broncos games, ride Joel's Harley, kayak, sail and take care of our two dogs, three cats and two miniature horses. Life is good.