Rebecca Stortz

Rebecca Stortz, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Education and Human Development. She specializes in literacy education, teaching children’s literature and writing development within UTSA’s educator preparation program. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the San Antonio Writing Project, a local site of the National Writing Project, and acts as a residency coordinator for East Central ISD and Somerset ISD.

• Ph.D. in Education
• Master of Arts in Education
• Bachelor of Science in Education

Her research focuses on culturally-responsive and socially-just teaching practices, emphasizing textual knowledge in reading instruction and fostering teacher commitment through early-career experiences. Current projects explore data assessment for participant needs, school district impact, and the integration of writing and reading in educator development.

She is actively involved in grant writing, including a proposal for the National Writing Project’s "Coaching with Impact" initiative, and collaborates with school districts and public libraries through community outreach efforts.