I teach biological sciences at a small liberal arts college.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best part of going anywhere is getting to know someone who lives there.

Interests

I'm interested in urban gardening, and I'm currently figuring out how to grow a little garden on my balcony. I love podcasts! I spend part of my summer digging for fossils in a field research project.

• organic gardening
• paleontology

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a documentary junkie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A family I'd never met before shared a meal with me on a train station floor in rural India. It was a beautiful and humbling experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to share or swap some heirloom seeds!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Thoughtful conversation and some help in the kitchen as needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, United States