I’m a 7th grade English teacher living close to downtown Des Moines in an awesome neighborhood! Previously, I spent some time in New Zealand finishing up my student teaching and it was absolutely incredible. This was where I actually had my first couch surfing experience and completely loved it; I couldn’t have gotten luckier with my hosts. I love to travel and would love to continue being a part of this amazing community. MY PHILOSOPHY: Everybody has a story to tell.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet lots of people during my adventures!

Interests

Reading, movies, music (in general: the arts) Long strolls through cemeteries
Constellation mythology
Perfecting my karaoke performance
Coffee
Learning harmonica well enough to play a Dylan song
Beer and wine
Grocery shopping

• arts
• performing arts
• education
• beer
• coffee
• shopping
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Way too many to name - since I teach, I’m partial to a lot of YA lit, and I love myself a good picture book with a beautiful message. Movies: I can watch (and feel obligated to watch) Shawshank Redemption any time it is on television. I like a lot of independent films, B-horror movies, documentaries, and terrible Lifetime movies about scorned women. MUSIC: very eclectic taste, depending on my mood. I generally have two playlists: happy and melancholy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumping was pretty amazing. Also, waking up to watch the sunrise at Cathedral Cove.

My favorite "amazing" thing was climbing up a large cliff face on a secluded beach during an extremely windy rain storm.

Teach, Learn, Share

Empathy, compassion, humor

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun stories about angsty young teens (and crazy teacher stories). Also, I'll laugh at all your jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States