Valentina Riso

Valentina Riso is an Instructor of Italian in the Foreign Language Department at James Madison University (JMU). She is affiliated with the World Languages and Cultures program and teaches courses in the Italian language and culture. Her office is located in Keezell B5, and her Fall 2024 office hours are Monday/Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm or by appointment. As a language instructor, her focus is on language pedagogy and cultural competency in Italian studies.

While no formal research awards or grants are listed, her role emphasizes teaching and curriculum development in foreign language education. She contributes to JMU's mission to promote global awareness through language acquisition.