Instructional Designer · Digital Accessibility Specialist · Charlotte, NC

William
McHenry

Learning Experiences That Drive Performance

12+ years translating complex content into measurable, learner-centered experiences — across K–12, higher education, and corporate training environments.

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~$500K
NSF-Funded Research — Contributor
64→86%
Compliance Gain · 480 Courses
300+
Faculty Reached in One Semester
500+
Support Tickets in 6 Months · Asana
ADDIE SAM Agile Canvas LMS Articulate 360 Higher Ed Corporate L&D
Nov 2025 — Present
South Piedmont Community College
Charlotte Metro, NC
Instructional Designer
  • Partner with faculty and academic leadership to design and improve online and hybrid courses in Canvas, aligning instruction with learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and UDL strategies.
  • Drove course accessibility compliance from 64% to 86% across 480 courses institution-wide by designing a multi-modal training program and microlearning newsletter series tied to the April 2026 ADA Title II WCAG 2.1 deadline.
  • Launched the InspirED PD Series — an internal professional development initiative that enrolled over 300 attendees across 5 sessions in a single semester, reducing reliance on external webinar vendors.
  • Evaluate course effectiveness using learner feedback and LMS analytics; built a faculty needs-analysis process to surface PD gaps, resulting in a confirmed session pipeline across Spring and Fall 2026.
  • Trained faculty on UDOIT within Canvas LMS to self-remediate inaccessible course content, embedding sustainable accessibility practices across departments.
  • Implemented Asana-based ticket tracking for CLT instructional design support, creating measurable service-level visibility and documented intake-to-close workflows — 500+ support tickets handled in the first 6 months.
  • Designed interactive course modules for Canvas — including statistics and payroll/accounting lessons — meeting strict verbatim content requirements and Cidi Labs compatibility standards.
  • Developed a CLT Grant Writing Support Program proposal and companion Foundation pitch, creating a scalable infrastructure for faculty-facing grant resources at the institutional level.
Feb 2024 — Present
NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS)
Statewide, NC (Remote)
Instructional Technology Specialist
  • Design blended learning experiences using Canvas, H5P, and Articulate 360; track completion and competency metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Produce engaging digital assets using Microsoft 365, Canva, and video tools to support statewide virtual learners across course environments.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define learning objectives, KPIs, and training needs for statewide technology initiatives.
  • Architect Canvas LMS course templates with Cidi Labs DesignPLUS to improve visual hierarchy, navigation, and accessibility for learners across North Carolina.
May 2022 — Jul 2023
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Instructional Design Graduate Assistant
  • Developed onboarding and technical training modules using Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Canvas for faculty and administrator audiences.
  • Conducted needs assessments and applied Kirkpatrick Level 1 & 2 evaluations to measure learning effectiveness and inform design iterations.
  • Contributed as a team member on a ~$500K NSF-funded cybersecurity education project (Award #2122416) led by Dr. Florence Martin — developing multimedia PD modules using the Awareness-Ask-Action (AAA) framework for K–12 administrators and technology staff across North Carolina.
  • Research contributions supported peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice and presentations at AERA, AECT, and the NICE K-12 Cybersecurity Education Conference.
Aug 2013 — Nov 2025
Rock Hill Schools / Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Rock Hill, SC · Charlotte, NC
Educator & Department Chair
  • Designed and facilitated project-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences for diverse learners in both in-person and virtual environments.
  • Led departmental curriculum design initiatives aligned with standards, assessment frameworks, and student learning outcomes — serving as Department Chair across multiple school years.
  • Led a 3-year Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) initiative that produced measurable school-wide literacy gains — recognized at the 2018 SREB High Schools That Work Conference as a model program.
  • Designed and delivered professional learning workshops for K–12 faculty, integrating ISTE Coaching Standards to strengthen technology integration across classrooms.
07 — Let's Connect

Open to Opportunities
in Charlotte & Beyond

I'm actively exploring instructional design and L&D opportunities with Charlotte-area employers in corporate training, healthcare, financial services, and higher education. If you're building better learning experiences, I'd love to talk.

williamt.mchenry@gmail.com
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