Krista served as a Teach For America Corps Member from 2012-2014 where she administered practical field and classroom activities to assist students in meeting course objectives. She also worked as the Manager of Program Operations & Alumni Communication for the region.

Prior to her time with Teach For America Connecticut, Schroth worked as Leadership Program Manager and Student Engagement and Leadership at The College of William & Mary. During that time, Schroth also served as Program Coordinator for the Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation, which provides depression and suicide prevention awareness programs and resources for the Hampton Roads communities and beyond in Virigina.

She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership from The College of William & Mary and her Bachelors' Degree in Exercise Science, Psychology Certificate in Leadership Studies, Pre-Medical Licenses Concentration from Florida State University.