I have spent the past seven years living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming exploring the mountains, and I am excited to be in a new city and meeting new people. If you enjoy spending time with someone who is energetic, sassy, and passionate, I think we'll get along very well! Family has lured me back to the east coast and I am eager to get to know this community better and find my special niche. I have been teaching elementary school for the past ten years and I love making time to pursue my own artistic impulses. In addition to being an outdoor enthusiast, you can find me wandering through art museums, exploring the live music scene, and searching for funky and fabulous restaurants.

I'm teaching elementary school, learning my way around DC, working on finding my favorite spots, and meeting new people all the time!

Building cardboard houses for my little niece, singing the wrong lyrics to songs, teaching kids, making giant paper mache sculptures, keeping in touch with friends, solving problems creatively, and enjoying life.

My big smile and positive outlook.

Books: Admittedly, most of the books I read during the school year tend to appeal to an elementary-aged audience, but I'll stick with my non-school favorites here: 100 Years of Solitude, Let the Great World Spin, A Whole New Mind, Cutting for Stone, Griffin & Sabine, Little Bee, Where the Sidewalk Ends

Music: I really love music, and my collection is pretty varied. At the top of my playlists you can often find The Decemberists, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, and Grace Potter, but you will also find Lady Gaga, Prince, and Patty Griffin. My favorite music has lyrics and the songs generally last for five minutes or less--unless, of course, you're playing Purple Rain and I'll make a nine minute exception!

TV: I watch very little TV, and don't currently own one. When I do watch, I do love HGTV. And I really wish they'd come to my house for a makeover.

Food: I love strawberries. They make me happy.

Music
My friends & family
My striped pencil case full of creative tools
Great conversation that lasts for hours but feels like no time at all
Green space & sunshine
A map

What I'm going to teach my kids at school, what new places I'm going to visit, where the next stamp on my passport will be from, when I'm going to finally paint the blank canvas that's on my wall, and what outdoor activity I'm going to try next.

Excited to unwind from the week in any number of ways -- chill dinner at home, fun outing with friends, read a good book, or checking out some live music.

I'm a sucker for old Beverly Hills 90210 reruns!

You are someone I should meet!