Look and Listen

Biography

Chelle Cordero grew up in the Bronx, NYC, the younger daughter of Reva and Marcy Cordero. She studied Theatre Arts/Drama at the High School of Art and Design and Fordham University at Lincoln Center. She married photographer and AV consultant Mark Engelman in 1975 and lives in Rockland County, NY; they have two children – Jenni Salomon and Marc Engelman. Ms. Cordero is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in various publications including The Journal News, Hudson Valley Magazine, Emergency Magazine, Spotlight, Auto Trim News, EMS Products, Sound Management Magazine and more. Cordero also writes a monthly column on NYS Emergency Medical Service issues in 1st Responder Newspaper. Chelle, Mark and both of their children (along with Jenni’s husband and Marc’s girlfriend) all volunteer for the Stony Point Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Stony Point, NY. The premier issue of Rockland Magazine (fall 2005 from The Journal News) featured an article on the family’s volunteerism. You can learn more about Chelle Cordero and her novels and other writing at her author blog at http://chellecordero.blogspot.com/ or her online list of credits at http://www.geocities.com/bylines333/res_chelle.html

Inspiration

It seems that every couple in my immediate family has a romantic love story as their beginnings. My late parents were married nearly 32 years and everyday it was like they were on their honeymoon. I am surrounded by love and inspiration daily. My parents always encouraged me to follow my dreams and allow my mind to "wander" and be free.