Bring the World Closer

I've spent my life following curiosity across borders. As a historian, teacher, and musician, I've learned that the best things happen when we connect with each other and with the stories that came before us.

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Every Family Has a Story

I've always believed that knowing where you come from helps you understand where you're going. Through historical research and exploration, I help people uncover the stories their families left behind.

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Languages, Learning, and Love

Communication is connection. My approach to English tutoring is casual, comfortable, and built around real conversation, because that's how people actually learn. I've been a teacher my whole life, and I'd love to help you find your voice.

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About Me

I'm Pat. I'm an American teacher, historian, and musician living between the Netherlands and Scotland. I've had a few lives and a lot of adventures, and I'm still going.

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Thoughts and Stories from Around the World

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Connect to the world around you.

Whether you're curious about your family's past or want to feel more at home in English, I offer ways to help you expand your experience of the world.