I am 25, I received my undergrad degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. I then lived in Fatick, Senegal with a program called YAGM where I worked teaching computer and English classes in a church computer lab, and learned how to cook and dye fabric at a center for promotion of women.

Now I am back in AZ teaching and working at some churches and learning more about sustainability at ASU.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people, try new foods, learn about other cultures, and travel.

Interests

• dancing
• swing dancing
• cooking
• music
• teaching
• eating
• spirituality
• people
• plants
• jam sessions
• hugs
• kindness
• learning
• comedy
• meeting new people
• you
• good conversation
• climate change
• my family
• listening to stories
• hope
• soft shirts
• things that smell good
• staying up late talking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz (big band, funk, latin jazz, etc.), 50's, 60's, 70's pop, Classical, and other music too.
Movies: The Sound of Music, Austenland, Two Weeks Notice, and lots of other movies, too.
Books: North and South (Elizabeth Gaskell), Persuasion (Jane Austen), Heidi (Johanna Spyri), the Junie B. Jones series, and lots of other books, too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I guess move to Senegal & learn French and Seereer. But - it was not too hard to move there, because I had a kind & caring community.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach a basic East Coast swing step. Also some AZ elementary curriculum.
Learn: Yes, I like doing that.
Share: Sharing is good too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook for you! I can also share stories of places I've been and people I've met. I can also give you a really good hug and be an active listener. I can play & sing songs for you on guitar (Or better yet, we can teach each other songs on guitar!).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Senegal, United States