Language enthusiast, currently learning Arabic and French, but seeking to learn Russian, Hebrew, Mandarin, and Farsi soon. I enjoy stringed instruments: Violin and Guitar. Reading books is a pass time: Salman Rushdie, Jose Saramago, and Cory Doctorow are my favorite authors. Future goals include expanding my reach as a teacher---speakers of Russian, Hebrew, Mandarin, and Farsi---and writing a creative non-fiction book.