John Purfield

John Purfield teaches English composition with a focus on ecology, social justice, and the intersection of the two. He also teaches business writing and writing in the sciences. His primary research interests are rhetorics of the Anthropocene and composition pedagogy. He hopes to continue his research on this damaged planet and help others find agency through writing. John is a writer, teacher, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, and a caretaker of a spoiled, orange cat named Sherman.