Born in Kentucky, lived in many places-- Port Huron, MI and Shaker Heights, OH most recently. Have taught music in every kind of school imaginable for nearly 20 years. Raised two amazing daughters and one pretty cute pooch. Decided to try to spend the rest of my teaching years abroad to see the world and live life to the fullest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I'm not teaching I'm either in the USA To see family or traveling outside of the states. Don't have a home base anymore because I sold my house when I began to teach abroad so it's a challenge to find a place in the summer. To host, it's a new idea for me but I love meeting new people and am a pretty good tourist myself so I think I could be helpful!

Interests

Gardening, reading, watercolors, singing, piano, writing, meditation, yoga, TRAVEL

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taught music at an international school in Khartoum, Sudan for two years, rode a camel while viewing Nubian pyramids, white water rafters in Bali

Teach, Learn, Share

Share travel stories about life in Sudan. I can teach a recorder, piano and African drumming! Learn about travels of others. Love to cook and learn new dishes. Want to play ukelele!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sights in Beijing, travel and shopping advice , funny conversations, warm hospitality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Myanmar, Rwanda, South Korea, Sudan, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Indonesia, Sudan, United States