Krista Holland

Bio

Dr. Krista Holland, professional learning scholar, has been an educator in NC for nearly three decades, most recently in New Hanover County Schools, before joining the Friday Institute. An NC Teaching Fellow whose career spanned from classroom teacher to assistant principal to principal, she also served as district Pre-K director for two years and an ELA consultant at the Department of Public Instruction. Krista has received multiple honors, including NHCS Principal of the Year in 2018-19 and the Dissertation of Distinction award from High Point University in 2021. She served as president of the New Hanover County Principals and Assistant Principals Association (NHCPAPA) from 2018-2020. Her passions include professional development, educator resilience and the experiences of women and school leaders of color.