At Purnell, teaching is not just a job for faculty members; it is a way of life where their entire day is focused on helping students find success and confidence. Teachers act as classroom instructors, advisors, coaches, and dorm parents. Purnell teachers are devoted to the students because they believe in them.

Faculty members at Purnell are a diverse group of men and women who have multiple interests. Most live on campus, some are married, some have children, some are single. They come from a variety of different backgrounds and are all teachers because they have developed a love of learning.

Faculty members help students understand and appreciate their coursework. They strive to find ways to assist each student in grasping a complex concept or understanding a unique period in history. Faculty members take meals with students and attend weekend outings. Teachers and students have fun together. They laugh often and treat one another with deep respect. Their dedication to the students is remarkable; girls remember their Purnell teachers forever.