Sue Griffin first encountered Spanish fresh out of high school when, as an exchange student, she spent a year living with a family in A Coruña, Spain. Having fallen in love with both the language and culture, Sue returned to South Africa and continued her studies at the University of KwaZulu Natal, where she earned an MA in Spanish. The experience of living in an entirely Spanish-speaking environment for a year and then later studying the language in a more formal setting has positively informed many of the eclectic approaches Sue employs when teaching. Now a Master Lecturer, Sue served as the Overall Coordinator of the Spanish Language Program for many years and currently coordinates first-semester (elementary) Spanish. Sue has done a stint as Acting Assistant Dean and Director of Language Instruction (Spring 2020) and moving forward will be one of two Language Liaisons, working with CAS Advising and various departments to advise students on their options for meeting the CAS Language Requirement. The recipient of an LfA coaching award, Sue enjoys experimenting with technology as a means to enhance teaching and learning. When not working, Sue likes to commune with nature while gardening or kayaking on the many rivers near Boston.