Meet Karen Skibba, Ph.D.
A dedicated educator, award-winning researcher, a passionate traveler and keeper of her father’s WWII legacy, Karen brings a unique perspective and expertise to every project she undertakes. From consulting with educators on innovative and research-based online and blended course design and teaching strategies to preserving the memory of her father’s adventures in the top-secret “Ghost Army,” and capturing the world through her lens, she is committed to sharing in-depth knowledge, inspiring stories, and diverse travel adventures.
Work and Consulting: Online Faculty Development — Fun: Travel, Photography, History
Educator: Faculty Developer, Researcher
Empowering instructors with research-based strategies for inclusive digital course design and teaching while also utilizing human-centered AI to support student learning and personal growth.
Explorer: Travel and Photography
From the intimacy of family to the vastness of global travel, my lens captures shared humanity and diverse cultures—a powerful vision that shapes every aspect of my life and work.
Author: Top Secret History
My mission is to share our father Al Albrecht’s powerful, declassified story to ensure the Ghost Army—the brilliant and talented WWII unit that used illusion to save countless lives—is never forgotten.
Karen Skibba, Ph.D. 