Gale Papageorge

Content Editor, Contributing Writer

Gale Papageorge lives in Easton with her husband John. She grew up on the Fairfield / Easton line near Hemlock and Easton Reservoirs. 

She received her doctorate in Literature and Critical Philosophy in 2001, and has been teaching Rhetoric /Composition and Ethnic American Literature at Fairfield University since 1995. She is the author of many articles and several books: A Dialogic Approach to Reading and Teaching Ethnic American Texts; Henry Louis Gates: New Rhetorical  Strategies for Reading African American Texts, and a co-author of Patriarchy in The House on Mango Street. One of her books is in residence at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in NYC. 

In 2001, she taught Composition and American Literature for a semester at Shanghai International University. She also has a concentration in Environmental Literature, and has taught memoir writing to adults for many years.

In her spare time, she organizes fundraisers for Ukraine for which she has raised thousands of dollars for various charitable organizations. She loves writing, music, cooking, hiking and the outdoors. She has three stepchildren and 5 grandchildren.

Ken Coulson

Contributing Writer

Let me first just say what I stand for. I feel art is very important. I feel blessed to have been able to make music with so many wonderful people in so many equally wonderful places. Music warms my heart when it aches and fills my soul in times of doubt. Music inspires me and fills my life with color and meaning. Writing, books, songs, and screenplays has been an absolute joy producing more emotion and change in my life than I ever thought possible. I also love nature and think, like music, its’ very important. I defend both of these things I love fiercely. Children come packaged with these loves, and I’ve been lucky to reclaim them. I defend music and nature so children in the future can enjoy both. We can only try, and never give up, to accomplish the things we think are important. I’m just doing the best that I can. I’m honored by anyone whose read, listened or smiled in my direction. I hope I can do the same for you.

Ken Coulson is the author of the Wall Street Climate Crisis thriller, The Arsonist, a 100+ song credit musician, and an advocate for sustainability working in both economic and creative realms. He has two projects forthcoming in 2025 focused on the power of music, movement, and mindfulness to turbocharge life. www.kencoulson.com

Jonathan Webster

Website Manager, Contributing Writer

Jonathan Webster lives in Easton with his wife Jessica and their three children. A strategic finance and sustainability professional, Jonathan brings his passion for connecting people, ideas, and resources to foster a more resilient future.

Jonathan’s personal journey, including a battle with cancer and living with Type 1 Diabetes, has deepened his commitment to meaningful action. He is a climate activist, founder of INNOSUSTAIN – a regenerative business helping companies embrace circular economy principles – and works in capital markets operations for a non-profit healthcare organization.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Jonathan is dedicated to local initiatives in Easton, serving on the Pension and Employee Benefits Commission, the Agricultural Commission, and as chair of Notre Dame of Easton’s Finance Council. He advocates for sustainable practices that enhance our community. He loves exploring ways to unite neighbors in building a just, creative, and regenerative future for Easton and beyond.