David Purpura
@davidjpurpura.bsky.social
Professor of HDFS and Director of the Center for Early Learning. Studies school readiness, home learning environment, and other interesting things. Second best Dr. Purpura in my house.
First day of (teaching) in Year 14 at Purdue! One step closer to emeritus!
Good start to the day, I bench pressed more than Tom Brady can (his best was 245, I did 250 today)! Not sure if it will help my teaching, but at least I can do something athletically that the GOAT has not done.
Good start to the day, I bench pressed more than Tom Brady can (his best was 245, I did 250 today)! Not sure if it will help my teaching, but at least I can do something athletically that the GOAT has not done.
August 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
First day of (teaching) in Year 14 at Purdue! One step closer to emeritus!
Good start to the day, I bench pressed more than Tom Brady can (his best was 245, I did 250 today)! Not sure if it will help my teaching, but at least I can do something athletically that the GOAT has not done.
Good start to the day, I bench pressed more than Tom Brady can (his best was 245, I did 250 today)! Not sure if it will help my teaching, but at least I can do something athletically that the GOAT has not done.
Did you clone my dog?
May 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Did you clone my dog?
Best Halloween costume ever…”David.”
I honestly just thought they were wearing great Purdue outfits…
I honestly just thought they were wearing great Purdue outfits…
October 31, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Best Halloween costume ever…”David.”
I honestly just thought they were wearing great Purdue outfits…
I honestly just thought they were wearing great Purdue outfits…
Congrats to @patrickehrman.bsky.social for successfully defending his masters thesis today!
October 11, 2023 at 5:36 PM
Congrats to @patrickehrman.bsky.social for successfully defending his masters thesis today!
We had a great day today at the Center for Early Learning tent for homecoming events. Lots of families and alumni stopped by. Gave away some books, shared information about the center, and lots of kids got to make their mark on “the moon”.
Giant Leaps Start with Little Feet!
Giant Leaps Start with Little Feet!
September 30, 2023 at 8:53 PM
We had a great day today at the Center for Early Learning tent for homecoming events. Lots of families and alumni stopped by. Gave away some books, shared information about the center, and lots of kids got to make their mark on “the moon”.
Giant Leaps Start with Little Feet!
Giant Leaps Start with Little Feet!
What do you think my 11yo noticed about this sign?
September 20, 2023 at 11:29 PM
What do you think my 11yo noticed about this sign?