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Ryemarkable Kathy Wood

A Mother's Day Surprise! A daughter's tribute to her mother... Name: Kathy Wood Family info: 1 husband (John), 5 children (Katie, Mary, Colleen, Andrew, Brendan), 9 grandchildren (Leo, Neely, Seamus, Chip, June, Rosie, James, Claire, Rowan) Pets: Teddy, a 12-year old mutt who is the latest in a long string of beloved dogs Written and dedicated by: Colleen Capalbo (with input from my sisters!) What was it like growing up with her as your mom? Where to even begin! My mom, Kath

5 days ago

Ryemarkable Teacher Nina Cheigh

Name: Nina Cheigh Family info: Wife to Jon Cheigh for 26 years, Mom to 2 sons (Justin-23, Andrew- 21) and daughter (Emily- 19)- all RCDS graduates Can you share a little bit about yourself? I was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to Chicago, IL with my family when I was three years old. I started kindergarten not knowing how to speak any English, and I credit much of my early language learning to Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. I grew up in Chicago, where

May 3

Ryemarkable Meghan DiPerna

Family info : I live in Rye with my two daughters, who are 12 and 9 and keep me grounded, busy, and laughing. Pets : No pets at the moment, though my youngest is actively lobbying for one. Profession : I am General Counsel for New Hudson Facades, a specialty construction and engineering company that designs, manufactures, and installs custom building façades across the country. How would you describe your work? I work at the intersection of law, business, and people. I overse

Mar 15

Ryemarkable Natalie Miller

Natalie Miller Interiors

Feb 26

Ryemarkable Cameron Scansaroli

Valentine's Day Special Name: Cameron Scansaroli Family: husband Paul , daughters Kendall (20) / Cara (17) and son Andrew (14) Pets : two dogs - Casey and Louie Work : I am a certified wildlife rehabilitator for Cottontail Cottage Wildlife. I have always had such a love for animals. I started volunteering there in 2023. We work mostly with rabbits, opossums and flying squirrels. I also have been teaching Hot HIIT at Yogafreak for a little over 2 years. I absolutely love work

Feb 4

Ryemarkable Margaret Egiziaco

Mommy and Me with Margaret Mom-focused private in-home fitness studio How would you describe your work? I offer personalized Mom-only and Mommy and Me private fitness sessions. 1-4 adults, with or without kids. While some of our sessions include children, the focus of all of our sessions is on the MOM. The children see this as playtime while the caregiver strengthens their body. When toddlers join we use toys, play freeze dance, count 123s, recite the ABCs, and sing Wheels on

Jan 14

Ryemarkable Stephanie Linehan

Stephanie is the mom of two girls and founder of Dinner by Steph ! Family info: Married to Patrick Linehan for 19 years, two daughters Pets: Two Persian cats Tell us a little about your family and what life looks like for you in Rye: We moved to Rye 10 years ago from New York City, and we have two daughters, 11 and 15 years old. My girls keep me busy, especially with all their various matches, lessons and rehearsals. What they eat is very important to me, so most nights th

Nov 17, 2025

Ryemarkable Arlyn Gardner

Meet Arlyn Gardner, a woman whose journey from Cleveland to New York City is filled with courage, compassion, and a lifelong dedication to helping others. From her early days at the Barbizon Hotel for Women to decades spent leading charitable organizations that changed countless lives, Arlyn’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and generosity of spirit. Can you tell us a little about your background and early life? I grew up in Cleveland in a very traditional household

Oct 31, 2025

Ryemarkable Genevieve Weber

Genevieve Weber

Sep 30, 2025

Ryemarkable Eileen O'Connor

Eileen Flood O'Connor, whose oldest child has an autism spectrum disorder, is the author of eating pizza backwards, and other adventures. This beautiful collection of essays, published in June 2025, spotlights and celebrates the unique perspective differently abled children offer all who love and care for them. Eileen brings honesty, humor and deep wells of gratitude to her stories of raising a special needs child alongside three younger brothers.

Aug 4, 2025