I've been in DC for over five years. I'd like to state this is the longest I've lived anywhere past the age of 18. I'm so proud.

I am pretty passionate about what I do and spend a lot of time at work Monday- Friday but try to leave it there on the weekends. I recently became a workout junkie in the past couple of years and decided to share my love of running with 3-5th grade girls by coaching Girls on the Run. We're still working on the run factor.

I enjoy people who try to look at the positive in any situation, like trying new things that do not endanger one's life, aren't vegan, and love flavors of the season.

I teach 1st grade in Southeast, DC.

lifting weights. eating goldfish crackers. wearing hot pink sneakers. having conversations with six year olds.

my smile

Books: The Hunger Game Series, Divergent series... currently into the dystopian type books.

Shows: Top Chef/Cooking shows in general, HIMYM, New Girl, Awkward, Scandal, Modern Family, the Mob Doctor.

Movie: Love Actually, Home Alone, Elf, Friends with Benefits, Harry Potter series.

Music: Tristan Prettyman, Alabama Shakes, Mumford and Sons, Adele, Florence and the Machine, The Killers, Passion Pit, Andrew Belle, Greg Laswell, Birdy.

Food: arugula, clementines, pizza of all kinds, nutella, pumpkin flavored anything, mexican food and steak. I enjoy cereal and peanut butter & jelly. I'd that for every meal if it held any nutritional value.

1. summer vacation
2. coffee
3. witty banter
4. gym time
5. my amazing first graders
6. music

I made an effort to not include friends and family because I feel that goes without saying. And after looking my photos over I feel like I should add a leopard scarf.

If I were to open a Fro-yo shop what would I name it...

Most likely the gym then happy hour or dinner with friends.

Teaching first grade is exhausting. I'm cooler on Saturdays.

I've watched a lot of 30 Rock this week. A lot. A lot. A lot.

you want to grab a coffee or beer. I enjoy new people and stories.