CURRENT MISSION

teaching literature!

ABOUT ME

I am an assistant professor of English at Grinnell College. When not in the library or the classroom, I enjoy getting outside, camping, biking, and canoeing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet travelers and to have a place to crash when I'm traveling.

Interests

I spend most my time reading, these days, but get outdoors when I have the chance.

• literature
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• canoeing
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Joanna Newsom, Taylor Swift, James Baldwin, Gilmore Girls

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I paddled the Thelon River in northern Canada, which was beautiful.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Spain