About InstructorKnapp

I am an instructional designer and curriculum architect with more than 15 years of experience developing courses and learning programs in California’s public education systems. With a Master of Science in Instructional Science and Technology, I specialize in partnering with subject-matter experts to translate complex knowledge into engaging learning experiences.

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My work includes the design of online courses, hybrid programs, and digital learning environments across STEM, humanities, and professional disciplines.

I founded byInstructorKnapp as a consulting practice focused on instructional design, course development, and curriculum architecture. My work centers on translating complex subject-matter expertise into engaging learning experiences that support student success across disciplines.

My background includes extensive experience designing courses and academic programs in large public university systems, including the University of California and California State University. In collaboration with research faculty and academic departments, I have developed hundreds of courses and learning resources that serve thousands of students in online, hybrid, and classroom learning environments.

I specialize in working with subject-matter experts to structure curriculum, align learning objectives and assessments, and design learning environments that support engagement, inquiry, and applied skill development. My projects span a wide range of disciplines and often involve coordinating multiple stakeholders to bring complex educational initiatives to completion.

In addition to consulting on course and program design, I have developed original learning tools and instructional systems. These include HeartData™, a STEM-aligned program that helps students explore stress physiology through structured observation and data analysis, and Rewire, a biofeedback-supported learning system designed to help learners observe physiological signals associated with stress and regulation.

Through InstructorKnapp, I partner with educators, institutions, and organizations to design courses, curriculum, and learning systems that translate research and expertise into practical educational experiences.