I'm a 31 year old teacher headed out west to help raise my two beautiful nephews. Working with youth is my favorite! I also enjoy nature walks, playing ukulele, and exploring new places.

My travel partner, Nick, works on marine bio stuff at Bowdoin College in Maine. He's got great stories, enjoys the outdoors and board games.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

currently-- I'm traveling from Portland to Portland.... Maine to Oregon that is. trying to not just save money, but meet new people and maybe learn about some cool stuff about the areas I'm travelling through.

Interests

learning/expanding my career horizons, community engagement, playing musical instruments, travel, history & politics of social justice

• cooking
• politics
• traveling
• camping
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Book I've read countless times: The Hobbit

Music: many things, especially bluegrass

Movie: Wet Hot American Summer

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a solo road trip last summer, and it was a life-changing experience. On the 4th of July, I buried a goat on my friend's commune, explored some caves, and then ended up seeing fireworks and hearing bluegrass in Raleigh, NC.