Wandered around the world for a bit to finally return home and teach in New Orleans. I love my job and this city and spend my summers traveling.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I couch surfed in many countries and it was always an incredible experience. I can only hope to pay it forward.

Interests

Avid listener, food enthusiast, and appreciator of asymmetry. I am a sun seeker and love competition, especially in sports.

• education
• dining
• traveling
• sports
• volleyball
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Red Tent, Narcissus & Goldmund, Songs of Solomon, The Awakening, Bridge to Teribithia

Music: R&B, NOLA brass, balkan folk, and rock bands of my childhood.

Movies: too many

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Listened to the call to prayer in Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to bake a great apple pie, to set a volleyball, or make things with leftover materials from your kitchen. I can also tell you about the Mardigras Indians, the Ottoman Empire, or education systems in different countries. But I would much rather learn from you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Jamaica, Morocco, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ghana, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, United States