Instructional Leaders
Krista Helmore, Instructional Leader K-5
Krista M. Helmore is a dedicated and innovative educational leader with over a decade of experience in K–12 English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and administration. She currently serves as an Instructional Leader at Escuela Avancemos Academy, a bilingual school in Detroit, where she collaborates with leadership teams, coaches teachers in differentiated instruction, and oversees curriculum development and WIDA coordination.
Krista holds a Master’s degree in Teaching with an ESL concentration from Aquinas College, a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Child Development from Central Michigan University, and is certified in ESL, K–8 Confined Classroom Instruction, and Child Development. She is also pursuing her Elementary and Secondary Administrator Certification through Michigan Virtual’s Path to Leadership Program.
Throughout her career, Krista has demonstrated a consistent commitment to supporting multilingual learners by aligning curriculum to WIDA and Common Core State Standards, leading formative assessment initiatives, and fostering family and community engagement. Her leadership roles across multiple Michigan school districts—including Rochester Community Schools, Center Line Public Schools, and Avondale Public Schools—have equipped her with deep experience in student advocacy, teacher mentorship, and data-driven instruction.
A proactive communicator and collaborator, Krista has chaired numerous school committees, led professional development initiatives, and significantly improved student achievement outcomes. Her passion for inclusive education, professional growth, and equity in learning continues to drive her impactful work in the field
Alex Weberman, Instructional Leader 6-8
