Dr. Blandino's principal teaching areas are foreign language methodology, and French and Spanish language classes. Her research interests lie in the field of applied linguistics with a focus on foreign language pedagogy and second language acquisition. Dr. Blandino has a great appreciation for the fine arts and enjoys playing golf, tennis and attending Bearcat athletic and cultural events. She has studied in France, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and has directed a study tour to China. Dr. Blandino enjoys traveling and hopes to visit all the continents. She has been to Europe, Canada, South America and the Galapagos Islands.