Adam Zappa
EXPLORE IT .
I am a learning strategist, instructional designer, and culture architect with 15+ years designing immersive learning experiences, school-wide systems, adult learning programs, restorative practices ferameworks, and behavior-based culture models. My work blends instructional design, facilitation, psychology, and systems thinking to create learning ecosystems that change how communities function.
I design for real humans – their emotions, their needs, and their potential – and I build learning experiences that people actually want to participate in.
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How I work .
Human-Centered
I design experiences that honor identity, emotion, neurodiversity, and belonging
Data-Informed
I iterate based on observation, feedback, and measurable behavioral outcomes
Experience-Driven
I use storytelling, play, and interaction to create transformative learning moments
. Bio
Adam Zappa is a learning architect facilitator, and restorative practitioner who specializes in building high-engagement learning ecosystems. Over 15+ years, he has designed multi-grade curricula, school-wide systems, restorative culture frameworks, and game-based SEL programs, shaping the learning experience for students, teachers, and full organizations.
Adam blends instructional design with human-centered design, behavior psychology, and creative media – including tabletop role-playing games and digital game design – to make learning joyful, relational, and deeply effective. His work has transformed school cultures, supported neurodiverse learners, trained entire faculties, and built systems still used today.
He is driven by the singular belief that when you design for connection and emotional truth, learning becomes powerful enough to change lives.
He is driven by the singular belief that when you design for connection and emotional truth, learning becomes powerful enough to change lives.
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Adam’s journey .
Sense
Noticing emotional safety, trust, and where influence sits.
Stabilize
Challenge
Creating enough challenge to engage without overload.
work timeline .
La Scuola International School - San Francisco, CA
Pedagogical Leadership team • Dean of Students • IB MYP Coordinator • Teacher Lead
2011 - 2020
La Scuola International School - San Francisco, CA
Pedagogical Leadership team • Dean of Students • IB MYP Coordinator • Teacher Lead
2011 - 2020
Bentley School - Oakland, CA
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3)
2020 - 2022
Pedagogical Leadership team
• Dean of Students
• IB MYP Coordinator
• Teacher Lead
2011 - 2020
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3)
2020 - 2022
Pedagogical Leadership team
• Dean of Students
• IB MYP Coordinator
• Teacher Lead
2011 - 2020
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3)
2020 - 2022
Pedagogical Leadership team
• Dean of Students
• IB MYP Coordinator
• Teacher Lead
2011 - 2020
Each and every one of our customers receives personalised assistance from our dedicated support team.
Human Foundations
Classroom Teacher
Systems Builder
School Leadership
Experience Designer
Game-Based Learning
Learning Architect
Strategy & Facilitation
Future Direction
L&D & Consulting
What I am seeking now .
I am exploring roles in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Learning Strategy, Experience Design, Organizational Development, and Restorative Practice Consulting. I bring deep expertise in facilitation, program architecture, SEL, behavior science, and high-engagement learning design.
I am especially energized by work that values creativity, human connection, and the design of meaningful learning experiences
Game-Based Learning, Design, & Systems Thinking .
How I work .
- Published Games (Gamecrafter)
- TPT Products
- Digital Game Design Workshops
- Systems Design Examples
Educational engagement game systems
Game design documents
Interactive learning products (shipped)
Classroom games & simulations
Interactive learning prototypes
Artifacts Library .
Visual artifacts
Facilitation tools
Slide decks
System maps
Prototypes
Process diagrams
Writing samples
How I work .
Human-Centered
I design experiences that honor identity, emotion, neurodiversity, and belonging
Data-Informed
I iterate based on observation, feedback, and measurable behavioral outcomes
Experience-Driven
I use storytelling, play, and interaction to create transformative learning moments
Learning Portfolio .
Learning Culture Architecture
I led the creation of a school-wide culture architecture - including behavior frameworks, restorative practices, agreements systems, and community rituals......
Multi-Grade Health Curriculum
I designed an entire 6th - 8th grade health curriculum grounded in SEL, identity, brain science, and critical decision-making. I authored every unit, created.....
Professional Development & Adult....
I designed and facilitated school-wide PD in restorative practices, agreements systems, and community-building rituals. These trainings unified faculty practices.....
Game-Based SEL program
I created game-based SEL programs to support neurodiverse students struggling with regulation, conflict, and belonging. These experiences improved friendships, reduced.....
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Honor the Fallen Game Design
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