Hi, I’m Krista.

I design engaging & thoughtful learning solutions.

Recent Work

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What People Are Saying

  • "Krista Smedstad shows great initiative in designing authentic experiences for learners that are meaningful and relevant. Her strengths include great organizational skills, attention to details a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and experience in creating digital and analog materials with equity in mind. Her enthusiastic personality, skill set, and bilingualism will make her an asset on any team."

    Isabelle Punchard

    Former mentor and district curriculum coordinator

  • "I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with Krista for the past seventeen years in Edina Public Schools. Krista is an accomplished educator and leader. I worked closely with her and other team members in the design process. Krista was a great team member, she followed through on tasks and effectively collaborated with the team. This team effort resulted in a new and highly regarded French Language Arts curriculum that is still being used in our classrooms."

    Kany Seck

    Instructional Dean of Students

  • "Over the years Krista has been a 'teacher leader' at our school. Most recently she translated and adapted social & emotional learning materials for use in French immersion classrooms. She also helped guide literacy training and learning for staff. Some of the talents Krista brought to this role include: written and oral communication skills in English and French, the ability to lead and instruct students and adults, and creative energy to adapt and make engaging curricular materials and activities."

    Chris Holden

    Principal