Soon after completing administrative duties, Knott earned a spot on the Des Moines Area Colleges ninemember board of directors. DMACC는 캐롤 아웃리치를 위한 첫 번째 교육자 중 한 명으로 Knott를 고용했습니다. Knott continues to teach philosophy and ethics for DMACC but voluntarily with no pay.