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10 Canvas LMS experts
These Canvas administrators and learning technology managers have run Instructure Canvas in-house at universities and colleges. A reader can learn from them how to administer and integrate Canvas, support and train faculty, and plan a migration from another learning management system.
Professionals to explore
01—10Cassidy Porter
LinkedInExperience: Course Management & eLearning Systems Manager · Southern Methodist University
Former Course Management & eLearning Systems Manager at Southern Methodist University (2016–2024). The profile describes serving as system admin and change agent for the university's primary learning management system, Canvas, and providing high-level escalation support for Canvas and other instructional technology. Also Instructional Technology Specialist at The University of Texas at Austin (2012–2015).
Christopher Braster
LinkedInExperience: Assistant Director, Educational Technology Support · Thomas Jefferson University
Assistant Director, Educational Technology Support at Thomas Jefferson University since December 2013; the profile says the role is responsible for server administration, database development and administration of the Canvas Learning Management System, along with Panopto and ExamSoft administration. Former Software Developer System Administrator at the university (1994–2013).
Delayna Breckon
LinkedInExperience: Canvas Administrator Instructional Technology Specialist · Central Washington University
Canvas Administrator Instructional Technology Specialist at Central Washington University since April 2010, where the profile says this person oversaw the one-year transition from Blackboard to Canvas on a campus of 9,000 students and trained faculty and staff to migrate courses. Also Director of Instructional Technologies and Design at the university since May 2021.
Hongfu Chen
LinkedInExperience: LMS (Canvas) Administrator Trainer Support · Kansas State University
Former LMS (Canvas) Administrator Trainer Support at Kansas State University (2015–2023) and Enterprise Systems Analyst there since March 2023. The profile describes system administration, liaison and support for Instructure Canvas, Zoom and Qualtrics at Kansas State University, and working as LMS administrator, trainer and support staff who helped the school through a transition to a new LMS.
Iva Lovell
LinkedInExperience: LMS Administrator · Ringling College of Art and Design
LMS Administrator at Ringling College of Art and Design since June 2014, where the profile says this person serves as Lead Administrator for Instructure Canvas LMS as a technology and training support specialist, addressing all related issues. Also Digital Imaging Specialist at the college, a title held since 2000.
Joseph Chapes
LinkedInExperience: Educational Technology Manager · The University of Kansas
Educational Technology Manager at The University of Kansas since May 2021, where the profile says this person administers the Canvas learning management system and manages a team of five educational technologists who help instructors and students with Canvas, Blackboard and other learning tools. Also Educational Technologist at the university (2018–2021).
Justin Keene
LinkedInExperience: Learning Management System (LMS) Manager · South College
Learning Management System (LMS) Manager at South College since March 2026, managing and supporting the institution's Canvas LMS, including system administration, integrations, troubleshooting and user support, in work with instructional design, IT and academic departments. Former Canvas LMS Administrator at Pansophic Learning (2021–2026).
Nick Wilson
LinkedInExperience: Team Lead, Instructional Systems Administration · Butler University
Team Lead, Instructional Systems Administration at Butler University since June 2024, where the profile says this person is the lead Canvas administrator and helps support all university-adopted systems while working with faculty on technology for student success. Also Academic Technology Specialist at Butler University (2019–2023) and Technology Coordinator at Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (2013–2019).
Rayshun Casey
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Canvas Administrator · Clark Atlanta University
Sr. Canvas Administrator at Clark Atlanta University since May 2022. The profile describes a senior IT and learning management systems administrator with over 15 years in K–12 and higher education who is experienced in administering Canvas LMS. Also Instructional Technology Specialist (2021–2022) and Information Technology Technician (2019–2021) at DeKalb County School District.
Tyler Clair
LinkedInExperience: Instructional Tools Administrator · Utah State University
Instructional Tools Administrator at Utah State University since September 2012; the profile describes this person as the university's primary Canvas administrator with over a decade managing its learning management system. The role covers day-to-day Canvas administration, Tier 3 support and leading a team. Former Instructional Designer at Utah State University (2011–2012).
Choose the right perspective
For migration and rollout questions, choose someone who has overseen a move from another learning management system; for integrations and support operations, choose someone whose role centers on system administration. Consider institution size and whether the person leads a team or works as a sole administrator, since staffing needs differ.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you plan and sequence a migration to Canvas, and what would you change next time?
- 02Which integrations with the student information system and other tools created the most support work?
- 03How do you structure faculty training and support so that Canvas adoption stays high after launch?
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