Krishna Belino Cart, MA Ed, NBCT

About the Founder

Krishna Belino Cart is a National Board Certified Reading Specialist, curriculum developer, and professional learning leader with over 20 years of experience advancing literacy instruction, coaching, professional development, and learning design across K–12 and adult learning settings. She is the Founder of Young Scholars Circle, LLC, operating as The Masterpiece Academy, where she leads coaching, curriculum innovation, and digital integration for schools and learning organizations.

Krishna’s educational journey began in the Philippines, where she served as a History Instructor at the University of the Philippines-Diliman and as a Legislative Staff Officer for the Committee on Education in the Philippine House of Representatives. There, she contributed to policy development and legislative work aimed at improving educational access and outcomes nationwide.

As part of her MA in Reading Education at the University of the Philippines, Krishna designed and developed a literacy curriculum tailored for adult learners in agricultural communities, a foundational experience that shaped her commitment to context-responsive, purpose-driven instruction.

She later founded the Young Scholars Learning Center, now Young Scholars Academy, where she led curriculum development and teacher training for educators. After moving to the U.S., she served in Fairfax and Loudoun County Public Schools as a Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach, where she led schoolwide literacy efforts, facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and supported instruction for a wide range of learners, from those with dyslexia to advanced readers and writers. As a Virginia SOL Committee member, she also helped develop and review state assessment items aligned with instructional standards.

Today, through The Masterpiece Academy, Krishna designs professional development experiences, coaches educators, and builds practical curriculum solutions that integrate structured literacy, digital tools, and data-informed planning.

Specializations

Instructional Expertise:
National Board Certified in Literacy: Reading & Language Arts, with deep experience in structured literacy, writing workshops, and comprehension strategies.
- Curriculum and learning design
- Structured literacy and reading comprehension
- Digital and multimodal instruction
- Teacher coaching and PD facilitation
- Data-driven instruction and assessment analysis
- Literacy in multilingual settings
Coaching That Works:
A proven leader of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and embedded coaching cycles that elevate teacher practice.
Curriculum that Connects:
Designs K–12 literacy curriculum that aligns with standards, assessment goals, and the real needs of diverse learners.
Digital Learning Integration:
Trained at Harvard in Learning Design & Technology—building tools and lessons that combine pedagogy with innovation.
Data-Informed Solutions:
Helps educators analyze district data, tailor instruction, and deliver measurable gains.

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Speaking Engagements

Krishna is a featured speaker at local, national, and international education conferences. Her sessions focus on digital literacy, comprehension instruction, and curriculum innovation:

LitCon National Literacy Conference, Columbus, OH (2024)
European Literacy Conference, Dublin, Ireland (2022); Madrid, Spain (2017)
Nordic Literacy & European Literacy Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark (2019)
Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Virginia Beach, VA (2018)
Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS), Rome, Italy
Inspire Loudoun, Ashburn, VA (2023)
IAFOR European Education Conference, Brighton, UK (2017)

Publications

“Epipens in Space” – Instructional Design Contributor, Listenwise Teacher Guide (2023)
“Oral and Written Narrative Production in Filipino of Preschool Children” – Master’s Thesis, University of the Philippines (2004)

Work With Us

Whether you’re a school leader seeking high-impact professional development or an educator ready to grow your practice, The Masterpiece Academy offers the coaching, curriculum, and community to help you lead with clarity and teach with purpose.

Contact Us to start your journey.

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A Passion for Teaching

“My passion for teaching began early—it’s woven into my DNA and is a gift from God (Psalm 139:13). Growing up in the Philippines, I loved playing ‘teacher’ when I was just seven years old. I would gather younger children from the neighborhood in our garage, where I set up a makeshift classroom with a blackboard, chalk, and tiny chairs. My ‘students’ ranged from toddlers learning the Tagalog alphabet to six-year-olds practicing word and sentence reading. To my surprise, they learned! Soon, neighbors approached me, telling me their kids wanted more lessons. Before long, I was invited to teach in homes, with mothers offering snacks like champorado or chocolate cake as tokens of appreciation.”

Meet the team