Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith is the Manager of School Outreach at the North Carolina Museum of Art, where she has been involved with onsite, online, and statewide teaching and learning programs since 2010. In her role, she manages the School Outreach team and develops programs and partnerships that connect NCMA resources with educators and students across North Carolina. She leads initiatives that strengthen statewide partnerships and expand access to museum learning experiences for schools and communities.

Outside of the museum, Kristin leads professional development for A+ Schools of North Carolina, is an active member of local arts agencies in her county and a practicing artist. She holds an MA in Art Education with Teaching Certification from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Kristin Smith will be speaking at the Digital Learning Summit 2026 :

Beyond the Virtual Visit: Extending Museum Learning into the Classroom

How can museums bring meaningful learning into classrooms before, during, and after a virtual visit? This presentation shares a unique Virtual Field Trip model, which combines live, inquiry-based experiences with standards-aligned art kits and classroom experiences that deepen understanding, foster inquiry, and connect museum learning to students’ own ideas and creative processes.