I'm a high school English teacher (ages 14-18), a musician, a reader, and creator of things. I teach literature and language and my school will begin the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate school. I love live music and am always interested in hearing intriguing voices and captivating artists.

Right now my life is about finding balance and staying inspired. After teaching for the past ten years, I'm realizing how much I need to be traveling and seeing more of the world. I've neglected the things that make me excited about the world: exploration and inquiry.

I grew up in a bicultural family (my mother is from Spain and my father is from The United States). We grew up mostly speaking French and Spanish, although now I mainly speak English (and teach it too!).

I like to ride my bike around town, think about teaching/education, listen to the radio, listen to lots of music, make food and have friends over for dinner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love and appreciate connecting with people in the places that they love - my favorite moments are those when locals share their culture, perspectives, and a bit of their home cities (and I like to do the same for visitors). In the past I hosted when I lived outside of Washington D.C. and stayed at a few places in the southern United States. I hope to start hosting again in Ann Arbor, MI.

Interests

Literature, graphic novels, reading, music, film, education, teaching, social policy, politics, elections, local government, This American Life, podcasts, beer, mixing cocktails, gardening, cooking, making music, building things.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I will listen to anything at least once (Currently listening to: Florence + The Machine, Kendrick Lamar, The Books, Son Lux, Stereo Total).
Books: Anything by John Irving, Geek Love, Perfume.
Movies: Most Lars Von Trier, Paul Thomas Anderson, Woody Allen, screenplays by Charlie Kaufman.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched (and participated in) Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach (or talk about) American culture, American literature.
Learn: I love learning - anything new and inspiring gets my attention.
Share: I love sharing a good political or philosophical discussion over a drink or two.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from being a teacher in The United States, growing up in a bicultural family, American culture, conversation about the world, politics.

When hosting: A guest room with a bed, a bicycle to get into town, a bicycle tour of Ann Arbor, tips on what to visit in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, France, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States

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