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Karyn Barra serves as the Field Experience Coordinator and Adjunct Professor at Sweet Briar College's Teacher Education Program since 2024. With extensive experience in educational leadership, including roles as principal and assistant principal in multiple school districts, she bridges academic theory with practical training for future educators.
- B.A. in Philosophy & Biology from Georgetown University
- M.A. in Mental Health & Adolescent Therapy from University of the District of Columbia
- Graduate studies at Washington Metropolitan Area Consortium
- Certificate in English literature from Magdalen College (University of Oxford)
Her research and teaching interests span science education, adolescent mental health, and pedagogical philosophy. Barra's career highlights include national recognition from the National Science Teaching Association and the Young Astronaut Council of America.
Professional honors include:
- NSTA Science Teacher of the Year (Washington, D.C.)
- Teacher of the Year - Young Astronaut Council of America
Barra's work focuses on integrating clinical mental health approaches with educational practice, while advocating for experiential learning in teacher preparation programs.
