I design learning with clarity and purpose. I believe students learn best when they understand the objectives, why the material matters, and how each activity is leading them toward these goals. 

My teaching grows out of years of experience helping students make sense of complex ideas through strong structure, thoughtful scaffolding, and meaningful engagement. I can anticipate places where students get "stuck" and give them tools to do the cognitive work. Above all, I strive to create learning environments where curiosity feels safe, intellectual risk is rewarded, and students gain confidence in areas where they never thought they could succeed.

Dr. Anne Acker holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, specializing in rhetoric and literature. With deep roots in literacy education across every stage of learner development—spanning kindergarten through higher education—she brings over two decades of university teaching and curriculum leadership to instructional design. Through Mapmaker Learning Studio, she applies rhetorical strategy, LMS architecture (Canvas and D2L Brightspace), and digital media to create scaffolded tools that make complex ideas accessible and engaging. 

Education: Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Specialization in Rhetoric & Early Modern Literature)

Teaching & Literacy Continuum: K–12 Literacy Foundations through University-Level Composition and Literature

Higher Education Leadership: 20+ years of university teaching, curriculum coordination, and course design

Digital Pedagogy & EdTech: LMS Master Shell Architecture (Canvas, D2L Brightspace), Twine Interactive Logic, Voice-Narrated Video Production