Krishna Belino Cart, MA Ed, NBCT
Literacy Coach & Curriculum Director
Krishna Belino Cart is a National Board Certified Reading Specialist and a dedicated Literacy Coach with over 25 years of experience in education. She serves as the CEO, Literacy Coach, and Curriculum Director at The Masterpiece Academy, where she supports K-12 English and Language Arts teachers with evidence-based strategies tailored to diverse student needs. Krishna’s expertise is sought after on both national and international stages, where she frequently presents at conferences on literacy education and curriculum design.
Educational Background
- Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
George Washington University (In Progress, August 2024-Present) - Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology
Harvard University Division of Continuing Education (Spring 2024) - Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Stanford University (December 2023) - MA Education, Major in Reading, Language, and Literacy
University of the Philippines, Diliman (2004) - BA History
University of the Philippines, Diliman (1994)
National and International Literacy Workshop Speaker
Krishna is a respected voice in literacy education, having presented at numerous prestigious conferences worldwide, including:
- “Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills Using Digital and Multimodal Texts”
22nd European Literacy Conference, Federation of European Literacy Associations and The Literacy Association of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland (July 4-6, 2022) - “Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills Using Digital and Multimodal Texts”
21st European Literacy and 18th Nordic Literacy Conferences, Copenhagen, Denmark (August 2-6, 2019) - “Moving to Digital Literacy: Embedding Digital Tools and Multimodal Texts in Reading and Writing Workshops”
Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Virginia, USA (December 2-4, 2018) - “Explicit Focus Lessons in Reading and Writing Workshops”
European Education Conference, International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Brighton, England (June 29-July 2, 2017) - “Digital Literacy: Embedding Multimodal Texts in Reading and Writing Workshops”
20th European Literacy Conference, Madrid, Spain (July 5, 2017) - “Explicit Focus Lessons in Reading and Writing Workshops”
Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS) Annual Teachers and Administrators’ Conference, Rome, Italy
Publication
- The Oral and Written Narrative Production in Filipino of Preschool Children
Professional Networks and Affiliations
Krishna is an active member of several professional organizations, where she continues to expand her knowledge and contribute to the advancement of literacy education:
- Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI)
- International Literacy Association (ILA)
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Read Write Think
- Virginia Educational Leadership VASCD
- Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE)
- Fairfax County Association for the Gifted (FCAG)
- National AfterSchool Association (NAA)
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.”
A Lifelong Commitment to Learning
Krishna’s commitment to learning is unwavering. As a Literacy Coach, she continuously seeks out the latest trends, strategies, and research in education to ensure she provides the highest quality support to teachers and students. At The Masterpiece Academy, Krishna leads the development of a blended learning model that maintains a self-paced and highly individualized approach, helping students achieve their full potential.
