I am an elementary school teacher in Southern Illinois. I love reading, running, hiking, camping, and traveling. I was a summer camp counselor for 10 summers in the Shawnee National Forest. These days, I try to visit a new country each summer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started couch surfing (under a different account) in college because I was broke and needed a place to stay for Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Here I am, a decade later, and I'm still too broke to afford a hotel that weekend. #teacherlife :)

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite artists are Michael Franti, Leon Bridges, Houndmouth, Jurassic 5, and Lauryn Hill. Some of my favorite movies are City of God, Dumb & Dumber, Miss Congeniality, and An American Tail. Some of my favorite books are The Alchemist, The Help, The Lightning Thief, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked across the state of Illinois on the River to River Trail in the dead of winter with my best friend.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach your elementary child how to read. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smiles and leftovers

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Ecuador, Ghana, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States