I'm a high school teacher! My profession is a big part of who I am: I love learning and exploring and finding things that inspire--and what a better to do all of the above than by traveling and immersing yourself in different cultures?

How did I get to where I am today? Well, after I graduated from Cal Poly, SLO, I found myself holding a ticket to France with a return date nowhere in sight. I ended up teaching as a Language Assistant in Toulon, France for 7 months. I've had the travel bug since. Summer vacation: one of the perks of being a teacher.

Aussi, je parle français! ... un peu... ... pas bien. C'était 2010-11 quand j'ai vecu là.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking for people to hang out with and events to go to while I travel! If you want a friend to go to some cool event, I'm the one!

At some point, I'd like to host and show people around the SF Bay Area. I call Oakland home, so a trip to the "Bay Area" wouldn't be complete without a tour of the real Oakland.

Interests

swimming, biking, running (triathlons), hiking, exploring new places, graphic arts, food, cooking, the beach, learning to play music, etc.

• lgbt rights
• education
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• triathlon
• running
• painting
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• trail running
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches
• art & design
• local markets

Music, Movies, and Books

Game of Thrones
30 Rock
House of Cards
Archer
Battle Star Galactica

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching in France was probably one of the most rewarding experiences. Having never traveled before, I bought a flight to France with a return date over 9 months away (it was the maximum allowed).

People also think that the fact that I've completed triathlons is a big deal... but you just gotta get started :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can be an English conversation partner!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States