About Me…

About me…

My name is Christina, I am from Oregon. Yes, I was actually born there and have lived there most of my life, but I now live in Germany. I was a certified teacher in Oregon but now, here, I teach English & intercultural communication, and am (forever) learning German and about all things European. I have been working on the board of Young SIETAR for the last few years and really enjoy that.

I’m an English language trainer and intercultural coach who helps globally minded professionals, expats, and intercultural teams navigate communication challenges and cultural complexity with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.

With over 15 years of experience teaching English for Academic and Professional Purposes in Europe, alongside volunteer work with SIETAR, I’ve seen firsthand how language and culture intertwine—not just in how we speak, but in how we live, work, and relate to others.

I’m passionate about helping people grow in self-awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and their ability to engage purposefully across differences. My work is grounded in the values of growth, community, and integrity, and I aim to create learning and coaching spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Outside of my professional life, I’m a mother, a language and culture nerd, and a lifelong learner who believes that real transformation starts with honest conversations and steady action.

I am…a female person, public introvert and private extrovert, mother, Obliger, ENFJ-T (Protagonist), Enneagram type 1, in House Hufflepuff, with a Blue DiSC personality (analyser/organizer).

In a nutshell I value experience, but the world I live in values certifications, so I have…
    • a B.S. History
    • an M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction,
    • 19 years teaching experience (to ages 11+, but mainly adults), and with
    • ICC Trainer, Life/Professional Coaching, & TEFL Certifications

If you want to learn even more about me you should look here or here, leave a comment or send me an email, because I am a real person. You can also find me over on LinkedIn and Instagram – although the former is more professional than the latter. This website is a mix of both.

For questions or permission to use my personal photos (any photo that doesn’t link back to another source was taken by me) please email me at livingtheamericandreamineurope@gmail.com

I promise to follow up if you legitimately write to me. *Updated December 2025.

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