ABOUT ME

Fun, out-going, laid back guy interested in learning as much as possible about the world. To do this I enjoy traveling to meet people and learn as much as possible about other countries and cultures.

After University, I joined Teach For America and taught high school science in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. After 3 years, I moved to Quito, Ecuador and taught in an International School. This afforded me the opportunity to learn Spanish, and travel extensively around Ecuador, as well as get to Chile and Colombia. After leaving Quito, I returned to Durham, North Carolina, USA. I have a Master’s degree in Education and currently teach high school science as well as work as a professor for Johns Hopkins School of Education.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I am traveling, I love to meet people and live a day-in-the-life of a local. As well, I like to learn as much about a country or city's history and culture. Couchsurfing offers the opportunity to do this. I would also love to meet any traveler coming through North Carolin.

Interests

• documentaries
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Shawshank Redemption, The Alchemist, Phish, John Mayer, Mumford & Sons, Garth Brooks, The Eagles, John Denver

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visiting Machu Pichu and swimming with a manta ray

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share great travel stories, cook a good meal, or overall have a good time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Saint Martin (French part), Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States