Kate Neff

Kate Neff is a Senior Lecturer and Spanish Language Program Director at the University of Virginia, specializing in Spanish instruction and pedagogy. She holds an M.A. in Spanish from the University of Virginia (2008) and a B.A. in English and Spanish from Grove City College (2006, summa cum laude). Her research focuses on Second Language Acquisition, Communicative Pedagogy, Student Motivation, and Accessibility in Language Education.

Teaching roles include coordinating SPAN 1010-2020 courses and instructing Elementary and Intermediate Spanish at UVA since 2014. She has also taught at Longwood University (2008-2010) and Green Acres School (2010-2014). Her presentations emphasize technology integration (e.g., Collab Media in Online Spanish) and innovative assessment methods (e.g., Low-Stakes E-Portfolio Activities).

No academic awards are listed, but her work highlights contributions to inclusive language education and e-learning innovation. She advises on course design and accessibility within the Spanish program.