Celebrity: Karen Kisty

Where did you grow up?

Framingham (Grew up with grandparents on one side, aunt/uncle and cousins on other - wonderful, nurturing environment in spite of fact couldn't ever "get away with anything")

How long have you lived in Marlborough?

17 years - 12 years past the original "5 year plan"

Profession:

Currently, Executive Aide to the Mayor; started as Elementary School teacher, went on to commercial real estate management for both private/public sector

Hobbies/Volunteer Activities:

Hobbies - chocolate, traveling, chocolate, oil painting (though not at all proficient), chocolate; Church school teacher, member of Medical Reserve Corps, former PTO officer and volunteer for other school-related groups

Family:

Husband - Jeff, Son - Evan (15) , Daughter - Eleni (13)

Prior dancing experience:

Ballet (ages 5-9); jazz (20 years later)

Why did you agree to participate in this dancing event?

Loved taking salsa lessons last fall (Jean Zucker was a wonderful dance partner!), thought the actual competition was so much fun, proceeds going to deserving groups within our community

Favorite thing about living in Marlborough?

Friends made through my kids, neighbors, sporting/school activities

What do you wish you had more time to do?

Aside from sleep, travel