After sailing from Mexico to Australia in the 2010 Puddle Jump, I've taken the last decade to explore land and earn my master's degree in teaching. My ideal is to find a boat where I get to crew and also manage the schooling of young people aboard. Getting to teach in the real world, using real problems, is a dream. I would like to find a boat with the right fit that works for everyone. Living aboard boats has taught me that most every problem—in life or with people—is surmountable. What I mean by this is that any boat could be my dream boat (and I your dream crew) with the right attitude, cooperation and tenacity. Kinda what it takes out on the water anywhere, realistically.

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I have crewed on six sailing vessel and one motor vessel since early 2009. I am more of an adventure-seeker and life-liver than a sailor, but since sailing is part of life and it's full of adventure and beauty, well, it fits into my way of life.

Wherever I am usually dictates what I may be doing. On the boat, I love to swim. On passage, I love to read and cook. Ashore, I love to explore, hike and experience. I love to read and learn and am a teacher. I have been a nanny and am great with kids and am eager to do this on a boat as well. While I admit to being lazy at times, most everyone else reckons I'm incredibly active. I like yoga, SCUBA, swimming, volleyball, and gaming, among other activities. Keeping fit and focusing on dietary and environmental health are primary goals since our health is the one thing we've got. I'm not vegetarian but enjoy vegetables the most (perfect with fresh caught fish!). Because of my ideas about health, I really enjoy cooking and creating new meals that are delicious and healthy. I've even learned how to cook some meats while living in Australia!

In college I double majored in history and political science, and received a Master of Teaching in 2014. I believe in being a good person, which transcends to politics, religion and daily life: I don't litter. I vote progressive. I am not religious. My stances on each issue revolve around being a good person, though I am certainly far from perfect ;o)

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My current motivation to sail comes from the coronavirus pandemic: I’d rather not be teaching in school this year. I have taught since the outbreak and the structures we have to create to do this, I believe, make it difficult to teach and learn. I’d prefer to apply my trade in an environment that encourages learning. I see boats as free spaces: lots of learning all around.

And, since it's been a while, I'd like to get back on a boat and strengthen my sailing skills since skills will get you everywhere in life.