Lisa Barca 's research interests include rhetoric and writing; Italian language and literature; comparative literature; women writers; critical animal studies; ecofeminism; language and ideology; mass media.

Saidy's research focuses on writing and writing transitions with secondary students, teachers in professional development groups, and students entering college.

Dana Tait studies 19th century British literature. She also teaches composition courses, including 100- and 200-level academic, analytical and reflective writing.

Severson is a feminism and material culture scholar and writing instructor.

Hill's scholarly interests include rhetorics of motherhood and inclusive pedagogy.

He teaches first-year composition courses as well as the occasional poetry workshop. He lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife and their three cats.

Heather MacDonald is an Instructor of First-Year Composition in the ASU Writers' Studio since 2015, and has taught college writing since 2008.