Janet Kindron

Janet Kindron was born and raised in the Town of Tonawanda. She has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature from Buffalo State College and a Master of Library Science (MLS) from UB. In her free time Janet enjoys reading, attending sports events and concerts, spending time with her cats Jack and Karen, or traveling. She has read books of all genres and for all ages so please ask for a recommendation the next time you see her!

Favorite Authors: James Patterson, Jodi Picoult, Janet Evanovich, Tess Gerritson
Favorite Books: Beezus and Ramona, Diary of a Spider, Knight in Shining Armor, The Book Thief, My Sister's Keeper
Favorite Sports Teams: NY Yankees
Favorite TV Shows: Parks and Recreation, Dancing With the Stars, and Glee
Favorite Musical Artists: The Beatles, The Dixie Chicks, and Rooney
Favorite Movies: Grease, The Goonies, Sleeping Beauty, The Brady Bunch Movie, Beetlejuice

Lacy Ellinwood

Lacy is from the Western NY area. She recieved her Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Buffalo. Lacy has recently completed her Masters in Library Science degree from the University of Buffalo in June 2008. She also works as an Evening Library Technician at Canisius College. Lacy's family consists of her mother, a younger brother and sister, as well as her two cats Lemmy & Melvin. In her free time she enjoys attending film festivals, reading, participating in workshops and events held at a local film and media co-op, as well as cheering on the Sabres. Ask her for movie recommendations while in the library!

Favorite Authors:  Brett Easton Ellis, Willa Cather, Ernest Hemingway, Joyce Carol Oates.
Favorite Books:  The Giving Tree, The Hottest State, Cold Mountain, Wuthering Heights, What They Don't Teach You in Film School.
Favorite Sports Teams: Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Bulls, college basketball.
Favorite TV Shows:  House, Law and Order: SVU, Ghosthunters, 30-min meals with Rachel Ray.
Favorite Musical Artists: Edith Piaf, Joy Division, Motley Crue, Chet Baker.
Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride, Rebecca, Closely Watched Trains, The Dreamers, Secrets of NIMH.

Cassie Rydzewski

Cassie has recently joined us here at Brighton Place as our Director. Prior to her arrival she had been working in WNY with seniors as a Property Manager at a Senior Living Community. Cassie has experience working with not only the elderly but people of all ages and backgrounds. Her previous roles have provided her opportunities to solicit and work with volunteers, facilitate and run programs, engage community members in events and programming and to seek out new opportunities that would enhance the lives of those she has served.
Cassie grew up in the Ithaca, NY area before heading to the beautiful Adirondack Mountains where she received a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Business Operations from Clarkson University. In her time at school she was active in several clubs, organizations and played soccer as well. She has undergraduate degrees in both Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management and spent some time in Paris France to receive a French Culinary Degree from Le Cordon Bleu.
These days Cassie is enjoys spending time with her husband Tim and their dogs (Newfoundlands), taking walks, reading, traveling and cooking for her friends and family. Cassie is passionate about life and thrilled to be a part of Brighton Place! Make sure you stop by and introduce yourself and maybe steal a recipe or two from her!

Favorite Authors: Daniel Defoe, Beverly Lewis, Mildred D. Taylor, William Goldman, Virginia Woolf

Favorite Books: Silas Marner, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, To The Lighthouse, The Shunning, Bible, Cookbooks!!

Favorite Foods: Simple, clean, wholesome home cooked food, dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, pickles, kombucha!

Favorite Movies: Any of the Shirley Temple movies especially The Little Princess, Sound of Music, Return to Me.

Favorite Musical Artists: Ben Harper, Norah Jones, The Who, CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!