I am traveling the world to learn about the beautiful and terrible ideas we have around poverty alleviation, housing equality and urban development. Along the way, I am also learning about beekeeping, immigration, history and the joys of sharing new homes. I am a New York native, who studied science and philosophy in Boston, Massachusetts and worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a high school chemistry and environmental science teacher. Most of my students in Milwaukee were recent immigrants from Mexico and they pushed me to push myself. So, I am traveling, learning and hopefully living up to my student's expectations. I am excited to meet you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am excited about the world and want to give back for all that I have received. I am taking this year to travel the world with my partner Andrew Hayes.

Interests

I am an avid learner! Many of my interests and hobbies come from other people sharing their interests and passions with me. I love to share my ideas and learn from others and hope to learn from your passions.

• education
• human rights
• yoga
• running
• gardening
• anime
• drawing
• hiking
• chemistry
• history
• learning new things
• urban planning
• equality
• urban gardening
• reading and writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I have met many books that I loved, many that I hate and many in between. However, I have never met a book I would not give a chance. My current non-fiction favorite is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond. My fictional favorites are American War by Omar El Akkad and Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott.

I am rather promiscuous in my music listening habits. Any genre or language works as long as it is happy music that I can sing and dance along to!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everything related to my students and my community! Ask me about it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you vegan baking, canning, construction, gardening, chemical analysis, or how to plate some cells.

I would love to learn about your culture, language and history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook (vegetarian) and bake. I love gardening and am handy around the house with small construction projects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Chile, China, England, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States