John Engler

John Engler is a Senior Lecturer at Utah State University (USU) since 2003, specializing in research writing and creative writing. He has taught over 200 classes and impacted more than 4,500 students, while also contributing to USU’s International Cooperative Academic Program in China and the Teaching Partnership Program for concurrent enrollment courses statewide.

• MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Pacific Lutheran University (2011)
• MA in American Studies from USU (2003)
• BA in English from Brigham Young University (1996)

Engler’s work spans multidisciplinary studies, with publications in essays and articles, as well as a screenplay adapted into a feature film. His teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinkers and compassionate innovators, challenging conformist educational norms.