Hanah LaBarre
Keene,NH
Summary
Enthusiasm for sharing wonder and care for the earth and how we live with her weaves through my teaching and learning. I love to collaborate with colleagues and students on curriculum that rings true to life, that advances our skills and humanity, invigorates mind and body and awakens insight into how best to be of service to the world.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wilderness Guide, Food Manager, Hiring Manager
Kroka Expeditions
2010.06 - Current
- Wilderness Guide: Planned and guided many splendid expeditions and outdoor education experiences, from 1-3 weeks in length for participants from 10 years old to college professors. Expeditions ranged geographically from New England to Utah to Canada and Ecuador.
- Food Manager: budgeted, purchased, mentored and supervised the food systems for the organization while preparing 3 meals a day seasonally for a staff of 50 and meals for camp groups frequently surpassing 100.
- Hiring Manager: vetted candidates and guided hiring decisions for the organization.
High School Science Teacher
LEAF Charter High School
2020.01 - 2024.05
- Created and taught wide variety of high school classes : Biology, Human Ecology/ Earth Science, Becoming Your Best Self (Health), Our Planet/Our Footprint, Drawing on Nature, Natural Design, Nature walks, and Action Civics along with many short-term elective blocks and a Wilderness Rite-of-Passage workshop.
Field Teacher, WIlderness Guide
The Chewonki Foundation
1996.04 - 2022.09
- Planned and taught week-long overnight outdoor education experiences for 5th-12th graders, with lessons in natural and human history, agricultural history, forestry, orienteering, ecology and geology. Facilitated low and high-level group challenges, ropes course, rock-climbing, backpacking, sea kayaking, and canoeing
Earth Science Teacher
Leland and Gray Union High School
2002.11 - 2012.06
- Taught an inclusive and welcoming eighth grade Earth Science classroom, integrating experiential learning concepts through connections with local community resources. Coached varsity cross-country running team. Coordinated Big Brother-Big Sister program.
Apprentice Teacher
Shady Hill School
2001.08 - 2002.06
- Co-taught sciences, grades 4-8, Central Subject, Math, and Drama. Developed and directed four after school sessions: Outing Club, Summerbridge Environmental Task Force, Community Service, Solar Sprint club.
Educator, Food Manager
The Shackleton School
1999.07 - 2001.04
- Served in many roles at expedition-based high school including: curriculum designer, educator, advisor, wilderness orientation guide and Food Manager.
Community Connections, Child Impact Program Instr.
Monadnock Family Services
2019.10 - 2021.06
- CC: Facilitated experiences outdoors and in the community for youth in social services. CIP: Instructed sprogram to help parents navigate the transition to becoming successful co-parents
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences, Rural Sociology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Reed College
Portland, ORSkills
Strong interpersonal, logistical and naturalist skills. A sense of adventure and broad curiosity. Passion for beautiful and purpose-driven work. Humor in the face of challenge. Patience and compassion working with adolescents. Flexibility, persistence and playfulness, commitment to teamwork, and a readiness to reflect and grow.
Certification
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) since 1994
Swiftwater Rescue, CPR
Massage Therapy, Crestone Healing Arts
(exp): Vermont State Certification, Level II
Highly Qualified Teacher Middle School Science
Passions
Environmental activism. Epic journeys on foot, ski, bike or canoe, writing, swimming, singing, cooking, block printing, mural-painting, gardening
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
LEAF Charter High School
2020.01 - 2024.05
Community Connections, Child Impact Program Instr.
Monadnock Family Services
2019.10 - 2021.06
Wilderness Guide, Food Manager, Hiring Manager
Kroka Expeditions
2010.06 - Current
Earth Science Teacher
Leland and Gray Union High School
2002.11 - 2012.06
Apprentice Teacher
Shady Hill School
2001.08 - 2002.06
Educator, Food Manager
The Shackleton School
1999.07 - 2001.04
Field Teacher, WIlderness Guide
The Chewonki Foundation
1996.04 - 2022.09
Some College (No Degree) -
Reed College
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) since 1994
Swiftwater Rescue, CPR
Massage Therapy, Crestone Healing Arts
(exp): Vermont State Certification, Level II
Highly Qualified Teacher Middle School Science
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences, Rural Sociology
Cornell University
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