Miriam Ortiz, Ph.D.
Miriam Ortiz, Ph.D., received her doctorate in education and human development from Southern Methodist
University (SMU) in 2017 with a focus on special education and Response to Intervention. Prior to
completing her doctorate, Dr. Ortiz worked in Tallahassee, Florida, as a K–12 teacher for students with
severe behavioral and emotional disabilities. She has worked closely with the researchers at SMU and
across the country to improve the reading skills and achievement of struggling students and students
with disabilities. Dr. Ortiz currently works as a clinical assistant professor at SMU in the Department
of Teaching and Learning teaching courses in the Early Literacy Scholars Program, the Special
Education Program, and the Doctoral Program. Dr. Ortiz is also the executive director for the Division
for Learning Disabilities (TeachingLD.org) of the Council for Exceptional Children.