I'm an French-American living in Alsace. I have degrees in Psych and French from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked for educational non-profits in Houston and Austin for several years before returning to school to obtain my master's degrees in Ethics and Human Rights from the University of Strasbourg.

Interests

I love language-learning but I'm pretty confined to French and English officially. I'm an animal lover. I love being outside and doing all things hiking/camping. I'm usually pretty frugal and non-confrontational. I still enjoy bars and going out dancing when the music's good. I generally keep a pretty open mind.

• animals
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• whitewater rafting
• languages
• food
• nature
• reading books
• bars
• biking
• whiskey
• jogging
• campfires
• boardgames
• dogs and cats

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to about every genre of music there is, I like hunkering down for a good movie or show, and I’m an all around book worm.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm not sure what qualifies as amazing, so here are three fun facts:

I've fed hundreds of free-range macaques (monkeys) by hand at la Montaigne des Seinges near the border of Germany and France.

I headed a community service organization for high-schoolers and volunteered about 500 hours in community service between 2013 and 2016.

I've climbed around in multiple deserted castle ruins. Wasembourg, Waldec and Fleckenstein. Always fun.

Teach, Learn, Share

I taught Psychology and beginners' French to high schoolers from 2013 to 2015. I was an editor and grant writer for 3 years. I’m now certified (CELTA
B Cert. from Cambridge) to teach English internationally.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, fun conversations, games, good vibes. I'm always tidy and happy to help clean or cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States