ABOUT ME

My name's Mark, and I live in Bridgeport, CT. I’m an associate professor and Director of Inclusive Excellence Education at a university near me. I am also a former special education teacher. I love to sing karaoke and dance. Like to travel, cook/bake, camp, workout, shop and love to go to the movies. I'm a down to earth and hard working person who is very goal-orientated. I'm a huge Buffalo Bills fan as well. 🏳️‍🌈 🍉

I also recently discovered music festivals - I love them and so excited to explore more! I went to Wormtown Music Festival in Western, MA in September, and I’m looking forward to going again next year! I love to dance, feel the music, and just be present.

I also believe we’re all connected and enjoy meeting new people, hearing other’s stories, and being spontaneous.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to using couchsurfing since 2024 (though I created an account back in undergrad), and I am looking forward to the new experiences, opportunities, and meeting new people! ☺️

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I don't mind sleeping on the couch. Also, I’m happy to take recommendations from hosts but don’t require you to hangout with me while I’m staying. Pretty easy going.

Interests

politics, books, shopping, pets, working out, staying in shape, socializing, music, traveling, meeting new people, relaxing, movies, TV, football, Buffalo Bills, Little League World Series, laughing, cooking, hosting dinner parties, board games, facebook

• pets
• cats
• dogs
• birds
• arts
• humanities
• writing
• books
• singing
• theater
• architecture
• music festivals
• festivals
• full moon party
• dancing
• lgbt rights
• civil rights
• education
• environment
• human rights
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• chinese food
• coffee
• wine tasting
• organic food
• yoga
• massage therapy
• working out
• meditation
• walking
• nightlife
• partying
• pub crawls
• happy hour
• gardening
• shopping
• politics
• news
• movies
• board games
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• socializing
• scrapbooking
• magic
• music
• live music

Music, Movies, and Books

political, thrillers, mystery, historical, Angels & Demons, Da Vinci Code, The Bible, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple, Mick Hart Was Here, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Nerd Gone Wild, Country, Christian, Pop, 80's, 90's, some R&B & rap, Shania Twain, Kenny Cheseny, Spice Girls, Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, Akon, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Colbie Caillat, TLC, TI, AKON, Gladiator, 40 Year Old Virgin, Crash, V for Vendetta, The Notebook, She's the Man, Porkys, Click, Pirates of the Carribean, Scary Movie 2, The Breakfast Club, Miracle, Scarface, The Godfather, White Chicks, Beaches, Homeward Bound, Frailty, Death at a Funeral, Sydney White, Brokeback Mountain, Enchanted, P.S. I Love You, The Bucket List, The Goonies, 27 Dresses, Love Actually, Freedom Writers, Space Jam, The Secret Life of Bees, drake, J Cole, Beyoncé

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Met Pope Francis in November 2024 for a winning a global community engagement teaching & research Catholic higher ed award.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a loveseat and air mattress. Also, may be willing to share my bedroom.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States