Episode 53: Maria Grazia Spina - Senior Instructor, Italian

In this episode, you’ll hear from Maria Grazia Spina, a Senior Instructor in Italian in the Modern Languages Department. Hear Grazia talk about her work experiences, including translating and being a cultural liaison for Boeing and NASA engineers working in Italy. She shares the story of how she began teaching at UCF and some memorable moments with UCF students who participated in her study abroad programs. Grazia is certified to teach Italian, German, and French. Hear her share the takeaways from her travel and teaching experiences which bring together language and culture.