John Cleary currently teaches Philosophy at Beal University in Maine. He has also taught English, Speech/Drama, American/ World Literature and Philosophy at a high school (17 years) before transitioning to teaching Philosophy with college students for the past 12 years. He hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Ohio Wesleyan University, and M.A. in English Education from The City College (C.U.N.Y.) and doctorate in Pedagogy and Philosophy from the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State University. He is also a professional actor, poet, folk musician and part time resident of Canada. His research interests focus on the relationship between the information environment and Philosophy.