Professor
Virginia Marchese

Virginia Marchese is a bilingual educator and instructional designer with experience in curriculum development, higher education, and online teaching and learning. She holds Doctoral degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Md.E in curriculum and instruction, Md.E educational Spanish, and MBA, and her academic preparation reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation. Dr. Marchese has taught in diverse educational settings and has developed learning experiences that support student engagement, instructional effectiveness, and academic success. Her professional interests include inclusive pedagogy, teacher preparation, curriculum design, educational leadership, and the integration of theory, research, and practice in meaningful ways. She is committed to fostering supportive learning environments that value diversity, critical thinking, and professional growth. Her work continues to emphasize excellence in teaching, innovation in course design, and student-centered educational practice.