BA in History and MAT from FDU in Madison, NJ. Studied abroad twice in England
Taught classes in England and observed classes in Japan. Have experience teaching on 4 continents.
Traveled to 26 countries, mostly in Europe but spent some time in North and West Africa and Japan.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people and gaining a different perspective on life.

Interests

My favorite sport is Rugby. I played for 6 years in the United States and was an assistant coach for a year at a University in New Jersey. Aside from rugby, I enjoy hiking, basketball, American Football, Futbol/soccer, ice hockey, boxing/MMA, swimming, you name it. I also enjoy farming and hope to have my own self-sustainable farm after I have established myself as an educator.

• education
• cooking
• coach
• traveling
• hiking
• skydiving
• sports
• basketball
• boxing
• american football
• soccer
• hockey
• rugby
• swimming
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles, The Who, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Stones, the Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, Hendrix, Dylan, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Billy Joel, The Eagles, and Led Zeppelin. I also listen to the Jazz, the Blues, Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative, Blue Grass. I love movies that make you think and have you on the edge of your seat. I love to read! Blink, Outliers, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell are three of my favorites. I am currently reading "The Last Lion" about Winston Churchill. The Five People That You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to Benin, West Africa for a few weeks in 2012 to visit my sister in the Peace Corp. I did not speak French so I could not speak directly to people however, my sister translated for me. I was able to help my sister teach in some of her classes which, for me, is the most incredible thing i've done. I think about the trip every day of my life and it still affects the way I live my life. Even after contracting Malaria, I would go back to Benin without hesitation because of the amazing people and culture.

Teach, Learn, Share

(khanacademy.org)
I can teach people how to cook - been cooking since I was about 7 or 8. I can also teach plumbing and carpentry.
You're never too old to stop learning.
I will share what I can, whether it is my knowledge or passion, I always try to help people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my knowledge and culture with others. I can cook and clean for any host.
I know how to install fixtures in houses such as cabinets or toilets, plumbing or pipes, sheetrock and drywall, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Benin, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Taiwan, United States