CURRENT MISSION

Making people smile and helping make NYC public schools better.

ABOUT ME

I am a Harlem globetrotter myself:) I am outgoing, busy, active, and positive.

PHILOSOPHY

Be nice to others. Please and thank you:)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted my first couch surfer Florence during Hurricane Sandy. Luckily, she did get to experience the amazing Big Apple, NYC, for a few days.

Interests

I am a busy bee, with tons of amazing friends here in NYC and around the world! I love to meet people and learn from others-- I am a teacher myself. In my spare time, I like to cycle, be outside, and enjoy the many cultural activities NYC has to offer!

• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

"The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran is a great life guide:)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been fortunate enough to travel to over 25 countries, and I currently live in Harlem, New York City. I spent a wonderful three years living in Osaka, Japan (JET Program). Everywhere I have been is amazing, but I was most impressed by Koya-san (monasteries and temples in Japan); Angkor Wat and the temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia; Monk Chat in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and the gorgeous views in Prizren, Kosovo.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Japan, Kosovo, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Spain, United States