Contact Info and Bio

I grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (USA), just outside the town of Strasburg - an area which is known as the heartland of the Amish community.  Growing up in this pastoral area, I believe, gave me an early appreciation for nature.

My family and I have enjoyed a decade of international experiences. We have lived in Nuuk, Greenland; Almaty, Kazakhstan; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Yerevan, Armenia. My family and I enjoy the excitement, experiences, and journey of living our life abroad.

The love of travel has enabled me to learn about and engage in many different landscapes and cultures, both nationally and internationally, which broadens my teaching and research perspectives and satisfies my inner desire to learn more. To date I have traveled to over 60 countries - as you can see from my personal travel map below.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, playing board games, visiting museums, galleries, and parks, travelling the world, and playing with our two cats, Zara and Zuni.