I'm an art teacher and a single mom of three kids. I love to travel, nature, walking, yoga, cook vegan, painting, sunsets, want to make it to all 50 states (19 to go) I'm active in the teaching community and active with my teacher's union at the local, state, and national level. Being involved in my union means I believe in equity and supporting all my students regardless of race, religion, social economic status, gender identity etc.... SJW & LGBQT+ ally

I've lived in Metro Detroit most of my life and love to explore all the great things Michigan has to offer. In the summer I like to be near the water. Like to keep it positive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and sharing really cool experiences. Hopefully I can help you have a funa nd safe visit in metro Detroit and I can show you around.

Interests

I enjoy painting/drawing, museums, gardens, cooking, architecture, live music, nature walks, beaches and enjoy learning about other people and cultures.

My walls are covered in art, much of it made by kids and myself.

Music, art and food connect us all.

• architecture
• photography
• yoga
• walking
• art
• nature
• vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: historical fiction, fiction, self help

TV/Movies: comedy and action adventure tv/movies, love watching movies and tv with my kids, Peaky Blinders, Ozark, Hacks

Music: new wave, grunge classic rock & pop, contemporary alternative, jazz so from Sade to Cage the Elephants and Cure to Journey

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i worked at the La Bourget air show in Paris when I was in college

I've lived in 4 states. Traveled to 31 states and DC.

I managed an art gallery in my 20's.

I have twins-suprise!🎉

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a good cook and i love art. I can teach you how to cook and how to draw/paint, I love sharing all the amazing places to visit around metro Detroit: museums, concert venues, restaurants, parks, public art, sporting events and more

I can teach you gin rummy, some really basic yoga posses. (trained to be a yoga instructor BK) and french braid

i like listening to great stories and I always have one to share. I am a kid at heart.

What I Can Share with Hosts

i am very polite, respectful and clean, love to chat and learn about new people and new places, i clean up after myself, I can cook, always respectful of house rules.

As a former Girl Scout, I still like to leave places cleaner than when I arrived. #respect

you recieve as much as you give

I like to bring treats from Michigan when I visit

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico