Jackie Lewandoski

Home & Backyard

Jacqueline Lewandoski was born and raised in northeast Pennsylvania. Her family resided in Duryea where she attended grade school with her brother. Jackie graduated from Seton Catholic High School in Pittston, and went to King s College in Wilkes-Barre where she earned a B.S. in Communications. She later a received a Master s Degree in Human Resources from the University of Scranton.

Jackie began her career in broadcasting working as a Master Control Operator at WVIA-TV in Plains. Shortly after, she was hired at WNEP-TV as a weekend camera operator. Then she took a position in the promotion department and became the Promotion Manager in 1989.

Jackie began working on the WNEP s Home and Backyard program in 1994. She and her husband David came up with the idea for the show. Jackie resigned from her Promotion Manager position in 2002 and currently works as an on air host for local programming at the station.

She enjoys gardening, reading, decorating and spending time with her family and friends. Jackie resides in Lackawanna County with her husband and son.

Recent Articles

  • Short Cuts in the Kitchen

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 20, 2013, by , updated on: 10:19am, April 22, 2013

    Whether it’s grating cheese or working with eggs, there are some quick tips which can help save time and frustration...
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  • Easy “Homemade” Flavored Coffee

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 13, 2013, by , updated on: 10:12am, April 15, 2013

    It’s easy to make your own gourmet coffee without spending extra money.  Blogger Christina Hitchcock of It’s a Keeper demonstrates...
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  • Cooking with Chopped Champion Chef Rachel Willen

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 13, 2013, by , updated on: 10:12am, April 15, 2013

    Chef Rachel Willen of the Food Fix Kitchen blog and winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” prepares a Fennel See-Crusted Chicken with Fennel...
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  • Decorating and Design: The Hallway

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 13, 2013, by , updated on: 08:31am, April 13, 2013

    David Fritz of Victoria Rose Designs shows ways you can brighten up a hall or landing without using a wall...
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  • Architectural Digest Design Show: Dine by Design

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 09:58am, April 6, 2013

    Dwayne Clark of Clark Gaynor Interiors and Brooke Lichtenstein of Input Creative Studio show off their fabulous table settings all to...
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  • Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Kitchen & Bath

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 10:53am, April 8, 2013

    See the latest high-end kitchen appliances by German company Gaggenau. Plus it is art work for your bathroom . Could...
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  • Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Kitchen, Garden & Floor

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 10:52am, April 8, 2013

    Travel to Manhattan for a re-cap of the 2013 Architectural Digest Home Design Show.  See the latest amazing appliances from...
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  • Architectural Digest Design Show: Decor & Lighting

    Posted on: 9:00 am, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 10:51am, April 8, 2013

    David Fritz takes a look at some of the latest home decor items from the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. ...
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  • Grassi’s Veal Champagne

    Posted on: 9:00 am, March 30, 2013, by , updated on: 12:37pm, March 29, 2013

    Visit Grassi’s Restaurant where Chef Cody Sliker prepares a delicious Veal Champagne dish. Recipe: Ingredients: 4 veal medallions 1/4 cup...
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  • Re-use and Re-Purpose Decorating

    Posted on: 9:00 am, March 30, 2013, by , updated on: 12:11pm, March 29, 2013

    Interior Designer David Fritz of Victoria Rose Designs visits the Savo Auctioneers to see what items he could find at...
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  • An “Eggs”elent Easter Plant

    Posted on: 9:00 am, March 23, 2013, by , updated on: 08:31pm, March 22, 2013

    Keith Phelps creates the perfect Easter planter for your buffet, table or porch.
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  • Making Pysanky Eggs

    Posted on: 9:00 am, March 23, 2013, by , updated on: 12:43pm, March 22, 2013

    Watch as Carol Rick of Purely Pysanky in Hawley keeps alive the intricate tradition of Ukranian Pysanky eggs.
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