sentences:  Raised in Stafford, Bacchiochi graduated from Stafford High School in 1979 and later received degrees from Becker Junior College, where she majored in social work, and the University of Connecticut, where she majored in public relations and marketing.She also completed some graduate-level work in education at Saint Joseph College.Aside from being a state representative, Bacchiochi has worked in the housing field for more than 25 years.