Desert Sands Unified School District
Kirsten Knapp has a diverse work experience in the education field. Kirsten started their career in 2003 as a Teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District and later transitioned to the role of Technology Project Facilitator. In this role, they trained administrators, teachers, and students on the use of Google Apps, Chromebooks, and tablets, and managed accounts for various online programs. Kirsten then moved on to become an Assistant Principal at Desert Sands Unified School District in August 2015. Subsequently, they took on the position of Principal at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in July 2019. Currently, Kirsten is serving as the Director of Expanded Learning at Desert Sands Unified School District.
Kirsten Knapp completed their Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational/Instructional Technology from the University of Oregon between 1996 and 2001. Prior to that, they attended Sehome High School from 1993 to 1996.
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Desert Sands Unified School District
Desert Sands Unified School District primarily serves five communities in the central Coachella Valley of California: Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools. Over 26,000 students attend 34 schools in the district including traditional high schools, alternative high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and 16 preschools, including a federally funded Head Start program. Two elementary schools currently offer full dual immersion in English/Spanish to kindergarteners and first graders. Grades will be added each year and the additional schools will be offered in the future. DSUSD is one of the larger employers in the valley with over 4,000 employees.