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Michelle Cook

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Won the General, 2022 Connecticut State House District 65

Connecticut State House, District 65 (2008 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Michelle L. Cook
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    01/19/1970
  • Birth Place:
    Saint Louis, MO
  • Home City:
    Torrington, CT
  • Religion:
    Baptist
  • Family:
    Husband: Christopher; 4 Children: Ryan, Katlyn, Ashlynn, William
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Special Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Sociology/Psychology, Missouri Baptist University, 1989-1992
  • Attended, University of Missouri Saint Louis, 1988-1989

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Special Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Sociology/Psychology, Missouri Baptist University, 1989-1992
  • Attended, University of Missouri Saint Louis, 1988-1989
  • Substitute Teacher, Torrington Public Schools, 2006-present
  • Consultant, Recall Quality Assurance, 2002-present
  • Preschool Teacher, Torrington Child Care, 2004-2008
  • Counselor, Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR), 1994-1998
  • Counselor, Missouri Baptist Children's Home, 1992-1993

Political Experience

  • Attended, Special Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Sociology/Psychology, Missouri Baptist University, 1989-1992
  • Attended, University of Missouri Saint Louis, 1988-1989
  • Substitute Teacher, Torrington Public Schools, 2006-present
  • Consultant, Recall Quality Assurance, 2002-present
  • Preschool Teacher, Torrington Child Care, 2004-2008
  • Counselor, Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR), 1994-1998
  • Counselor, Missouri Baptist Children's Home, 1992-1993
  • Deputy Speaker, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 65, 2009-present
  • Former Deputy Majority Leader, Connecticut State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 65, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Aging Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Former Member, Aging Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education

Member, Human Services

Member, Legislative Management

Member, Public Health

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Special Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Sociology/Psychology, Missouri Baptist University, 1989-1992
  • Attended, University of Missouri Saint Louis, 1988-1989
  • Substitute Teacher, Torrington Public Schools, 2006-present
  • Consultant, Recall Quality Assurance, 2002-present
  • Preschool Teacher, Torrington Child Care, 2004-2008
  • Counselor, Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR), 1994-1998
  • Counselor, Missouri Baptist Children's Home, 1992-1993
  • Deputy Speaker, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 65, 2009-present
  • Former Deputy Majority Leader, Connecticut State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 65, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Chair, Municipal Opportunities Regional Efficiencies (M.O.R.E.) Commission’s Special Education working group, 2013-present
  • Committee Member, Torrington Early Childhood Collaborative, 2007-present
  • Troop Leader, Girl Scouts, 2004-present
  • Founder/Council Chair, Parent Teacher Organization, 2003-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Torrington Twisters, 1998-present
  • Member, Advisory Council, Prime Time House, present
  • Member, HUSKY Primary Care in Connecticut, present
  • Former Board Member, Girls Scouts of Connecticut
  • Former Director, Public Relations for Special Events, Torrington Twisters Baseball Team
  • President, High School Parent Teacher Organization, 2005-2008

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Children's Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Fifteen Year Service Award For Girl Scouts

Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance: 2011, 2014

Legislator of the Year by the Homecare and Hospice: 2011

Legislator of the Year by the Northwest Regional Mental Health Board: 2011

Legislator of the Year by the Substance Abuse Action Council: 2011

Speeches

Congressman Murphy, State Representative Cook Announce Federal Drug Authorities Will Regulate Synthetic Marijuana Products
Mar. 3, 2011Press Release
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Events

2019

Nov. 7
NW CT Rare Disease Awareness NIght

Thur 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Sullivan Senior Center Torrington, CT

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