American from New York. Worked in education and development in rural Uganda for the past 3 years, teaching mathematics, teaching methodology, and basic computer skills at Kampala University Primary Teacher's College. Currently starting a non-profit/NGO providing free educational opportunities for students and communities in rural Uganda via video based learning.

Have some pretty ridiculous stories from my time in East Africa:
• Finished last in a marathon in Rwanda after running the wrong direction for ten minutes.
• 10+ burglary/theft/kidnapping attempts in 2015. One in which the burglar smashed a hole though my brick wall with a sledgehammer.
• Dragged behind a speeding motorcycle defending myself after someone tried to steal my laptop.
• Gotten surgery done at a mall in East Africa for $80. Took video selfie during procedure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Just recently got the opportunity to travel a bit. Would like to meet new people and stuff.

Interests

Running
Puzzles
Competitive gaming/e-sports
Math/Science
Economic Development

• dancing
• running
• puzzles
• teaching
• mathematics
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Shawshank Redemption, Matrix
Symphonic Metal, Lindsey Stirling, Taylor Swift
Isaac Asimov, Michael Crichton, Michael Lewis, Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I survived living by myself in rural Uganda with limited electricity and no running water/indoor plumbing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn different types of dances.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ridiculous stories from deep villages in East Africa.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Rwanda

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Uganda, United States