ABOUT ME

About the Author: 

Hello, my name is Jared Moya and I live in Dili, the capital city of the tiny island nation of Timor Leste. 

Technology I Enjoy Using:

I enjoy using a wide variety technologies; everything from tablets to desktop PCs, from Adobe PS to LIghtroom, and even the latest and greatest student knowledge apps (IXL, Prodigy, Freckle, Raz-Kids, etc.). 

More About the Author: 

In my free time, I love to indulge in my hobbies, which include diving, photography, kayaking, swimming, hiking, traveling, and motorcycling. One of my most memorable experiences was a dream ride through Northern India to the highest motorcyclable road in the world, reaching 18,300 ft.



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