Rosanne Kurstedt

Rosanne Kurstedt, Ph. D., is an experienced professional in instructional design, training, and literacy education. Currently serving as Vice President of Instructional Design and Training at Benchmark Education Company, Rosanne also holds the position of Founder and President of The Author Experience, which promotes literacy through storytelling in collaboration with schools. As a children's book author, Rosanne's notable work includes "KARATE KID," released in 2019. With an extensive background in academia, Rosanne has been an adjunct professor at Hunter College, Fordham University, and William Paterson University, while previously working in various roles that support literacy development and educational publishing. Rosanne earned a Ph.D. in Education from Fordham University and holds an MS in Psychology from Tufts University.