Karen L. Barr
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Ida Lewis
Karen L. Barr was the photography instructor at a senior retreat I attended during the summers 2011 and 2012 . Her method was consistent, clear and easy for a novice to understand. She was organized and well prepared for every class. Her style was humorous and kept everything light for seniors who may have been uncertain regarding their success learning new technical skills. She was receptive and supportive, non-judgmental and friendly, making this a very positive learning experience. She provided a means to continue classes beyond the retreat... offering her time and expertise for on-line learning or forming a follow-up class which would involve her traveling to... if enough people were interested. In just a week, we learned photography skills and a way of seeing the art of photography that will remain with us for a lifetime.
Charlie Pasewark
I had the pleasure of working with Karen when I was the Traveling Photography Manager with the Harlem Globetrotters in 2008. Karen worked with us in several of the New England area venues, including TD Bank Garden in Boston and DCU in Worcester, to name a couple. At every venue, she displayed a high energy level, great attitude & interaction with Globetrotter Fans and a level of professionalism that made my job much easier.
Ida Lewis
Karen L. Barr was the photography instructor at a senior retreat I attended during the summers 2011 and 2012 . Her method was consistent, clear and easy for a novice to understand. She was organized and well prepared for every class. Her style was humorous and kept everything light for seniors who may have been uncertain regarding their success learning new technical skills. She was receptive and supportive, non-judgmental and friendly, making this a very positive learning experience. She provided a means to continue classes beyond the retreat... offering her time and expertise for on-line learning or forming a follow-up class which would involve her traveling to... if enough people were interested. In just a week, we learned photography skills and a way of seeing the art of photography that will remain with us for a lifetime.
Charlie Pasewark
I had the pleasure of working with Karen when I was the Traveling Photography Manager with the Harlem Globetrotters in 2008. Karen worked with us in several of the New England area venues, including TD Bank Garden in Boston and DCU in Worcester, to name a couple. At every venue, she displayed a high energy level, great attitude & interaction with Globetrotter Fans and a level of professionalism that made my job much easier.
Ida Lewis
Karen L. Barr was the photography instructor at a senior retreat I attended during the summers 2011 and 2012 . Her method was consistent, clear and easy for a novice to understand. She was organized and well prepared for every class. Her style was humorous and kept everything light for seniors who may have been uncertain regarding their success learning new technical skills. She was receptive and supportive, non-judgmental and friendly, making this a very positive learning experience. She provided a means to continue classes beyond the retreat... offering her time and expertise for on-line learning or forming a follow-up class which would involve her traveling to... if enough people were interested. In just a week, we learned photography skills and a way of seeing the art of photography that will remain with us for a lifetime.
Charlie Pasewark
I had the pleasure of working with Karen when I was the Traveling Photography Manager with the Harlem Globetrotters in 2008. Karen worked with us in several of the New England area venues, including TD Bank Garden in Boston and DCU in Worcester, to name a couple. At every venue, she displayed a high energy level, great attitude & interaction with Globetrotter Fans and a level of professionalism that made my job much easier.
Ida Lewis
Karen L. Barr was the photography instructor at a senior retreat I attended during the summers 2011 and 2012 . Her method was consistent, clear and easy for a novice to understand. She was organized and well prepared for every class. Her style was humorous and kept everything light for seniors who may have been uncertain regarding their success learning new technical skills. She was receptive and supportive, non-judgmental and friendly, making this a very positive learning experience. She provided a means to continue classes beyond the retreat... offering her time and expertise for on-line learning or forming a follow-up class which would involve her traveling to... if enough people were interested. In just a week, we learned photography skills and a way of seeing the art of photography that will remain with us for a lifetime.
Charlie Pasewark
I had the pleasure of working with Karen when I was the Traveling Photography Manager with the Harlem Globetrotters in 2008. Karen worked with us in several of the New England area venues, including TD Bank Garden in Boston and DCU in Worcester, to name a couple. At every venue, she displayed a high energy level, great attitude & interaction with Globetrotter Fans and a level of professionalism that made my job much easier.
Credentials
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EdPuzzle Level 1 Certification
EdpuzzleSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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West Springfield Middle School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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STEM Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
STEM, Make It Lab & PLTW Flight & Space Teacher STEM, Make It Lab & PLTW Flight & Space Teacher
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Photographer & Owner
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Apr 1989 - Present
At Karen L. Barr Photography I am the owner, photographer, marketing specialist, photo editor, and business manager of my own business. At Karen L. Barr Photography I am the owner, photographer, marketing specialist, photo editor, and business manager of my own business.
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Hampden Wilbraham School District
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Green Meadows School
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
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Baystate Academy Charter Public Schools
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Springfield, MA
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Science Teacher Grade 6
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
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Agawam Junior High School
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Feeding Hills, MA 01030
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Permanent Substitute Teacher
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
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Gale Toyota
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Enfield, CT
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Photographer / Inventory Specialist
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Jul 2010 - May 2018
I am responsible for photographing, editing and uploading all the new & used car inventory for The Gale Toyota website. I also am responsible for printing and placing all the window stickers required by law. I am responsible for photographing, editing and uploading all the new & used car inventory for The Gale Toyota website. I also am responsible for printing and placing all the window stickers required by law.
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Michael E. Smith Middle School
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South Hadley, MA
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5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
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Town of South Hadley
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South Hadley, MA
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Long Term Substitute, Daily Substitute
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2016
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Granby Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Educating young minds in Biology & Environmental Science. Educating young minds in Biology & Environmental Science.
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Groom Photographer
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Jun 2009 - Oct 2012
I spend the hour before the wedding with the groom and his party members to photograph pre-wedding portraits and candids. I spend the hour before the wedding with the groom and his party members to photograph pre-wedding portraits and candids.
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Independent Contract Photographer
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1989 - 2011
My role as and independent contract photographer varies from shooting high school sports to dance, clubs, art shows, plays and musicals among the many things that happen in a high school.
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Freelance Sports & Activities Photographer
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Aug 1989 - Dec 2009
Working as a Freelance Sports and Activities Photographer for Grynn and Barrett I did all the same things as I do as an Independent Contract Photographer.
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60 Minute Photo
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East Longmeadow, MA
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Lab Manager
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2000 - 2003
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ComColor
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wet lab processor
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Jun 1998 - Nov 2000
Process E6, C41, 35mm, 4x5, 8x10, 11x14 film in dip and dunk film processors in 2 darkrooms, Produce internegatives and dupes in a 3rd darkroom. Process E6, C41, 35mm, 4x5, 8x10, 11x14 film in dip and dunk film processors in 2 darkrooms, Produce internegatives and dupes in a 3rd darkroom.
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Education
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1985 - 1987
Springfield College
Masters of Science (M.S.), Sports Medicine & Theory of Injury Management -
1981 - 1985
Springfield College
Bachelor of Science, Biology / Athletic Training -
1979 - 1981
Agawam High School
HS Diploma, college prep
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