Florence Spina

Background

Spina, Florence was born on January 6, 1949 in New York City. Daughter of Louis Joseph and Maria (Riccio) Spina.

Education

Associate of Arts, Suffolk County Community College, Seldon, New York, 1970; Bachelor of Science in Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972; Master of Arts, New York University, 1980; postgraduate, Rochester Institute Technology, 1987; certified, Qufu Normal U., China, 1988.

Career

Art teacher, Connetquot (New York) School District, 1972-1973; art teacher, Bayport (New York)-Blue Point School District, since 1973. Assistant artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, Venice, Italy, 1976.

Achievements

• Florence Spina has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Islip Art Museum, since 1980, Museum Modern Art, 1976, Whitney Museum American Art. Member National Art Education Association, Foundation Community Artists, Photographic Society.Am., Association Photographers International, Long Island Art Teachers Association (Vice-President 1980-1981, 87-, president 1981-1983, chairman membership 1974-1980, 84-85), New York State Art Teacher's Association (Art Educator of Year, Suffolk 1990).

Connections

Father:

Louis Joseph Spina

Mother:

Maria (Riccio) Spina