Adam J. Loretto

Adam J. Loretto is an Associate Professor of English at Grove City College, affiliated with the English Writing Program. His research focuses on writing instruction, literacy ideologies, and secondary English education. He teaches courses such as Foundations of Academic Discourse, Business Communication, and Civilization and Literature.

Dr. Loretto’s scholarship explores topics like literacy sponsorship, peer review dynamics in writing, and dialogic classroom discussions. His work emphasizes counter-narratives in urban education and multimodal teaching strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Culture from the University of Pittsburgh (2015), an M.A. in Teaching Secondary English (2008), and a B.A. in English from Grove City College (2005).

His research publications span journals like Research in the Teaching of English and Linguistics and Education, addressing pedagogical frameworks for fostering critical thinking and inclusive learning environments.