Kathleen's Story
I am a Halifax-based photographer and researcher who was born and raised in Toronto. My academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in photography (Bachelor of Applied Arts, 1981, Ryerson University), a master’s degree (Master of Education, 1991, Dalhousie University), and a doctoral degree (Doctor of Education, 1999, University of Toronto).
From 1981 to 2002, I worked as a professional photographer in photojournalism, commercial photography, and photographic art. My photographs have been published in Harrowsmith, Equinox, Macleans, Atlantic Insight, and The Toronto Star. My photographic services have been used by the Canadian Labour Congress, CUSO, Oxfam-Canada, and the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings, which is stored in the National Archives of Canada. In 1984, I created a photographic inventory of the gravestones of Halifax’s Old Burying Grounds for Saint Paul’s Church. My images of over 1200 gravestones are stored in the permanent collection of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. My photographs of vernacular architecture in Nova Scotia were published in Pride of Home: The Working Class Housing Tradition in Nova Scotia 1749-1949 (Joann Latremouille, Lancelot Press, 1984) and The Oxford University Encyclopedia of Canadian Architecture (Oxford University Press, 1993).
I taught photography for 20+ years, including three years at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (1981-1984) and 15 years at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (1987-2002). I also taught at continuing education programs offered by the University of New Brunswick, Mount Saint Vincent University, Technical University of Nova Scotia, and Dalhousie University’s Henson College. Throughout my teaching career, I offered a wide range of technical and theory courses at introductory and advanced levels. My courses included studio, foundation, history, and theory courses, as well as lighting, black & white darkroom, and colour printing.
I continue to maintain an active photographic art practice. I frequently exhibit my work at ViewPoint Gallery in Halifax, and I have given public talks on photographic issues to various arts groups.
From 2002 to 2017, I worked as a researcher and administrator for various organizations including Mount Allison University, Canadian Council on Learning, Centre for Literacy of Québec, Prior Learning Centre, Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, and Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. My areas of interest include class, gender, and racial equity, photography, the non-profit sector, workplace learning, and leadership development
Since 2017, I have worked on a contract basis as an independent researcher and consultant. My skills have been used on various projects by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Lisa Roberts, NDP MLA for Halifax Needham, and others. I am available and interested in working on research and consulting projects relevant to my interests.
I currently serve on the boards of three non-profit organizations: I am Chair of the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, Vice-President of ViewPoint Gallery, and Vice-Chair of the Halifax Mayworks Festival.
My professional career has had three streams of activities: photography, research, and leadership. All my endeavours have been connected by a commitment to social justice.
From 1981 to 2002, I worked as a professional photographer in photojournalism, commercial photography, and photographic art. My photographs have been published in Harrowsmith, Equinox, Macleans, Atlantic Insight, and The Toronto Star. My photographic services have been used by the Canadian Labour Congress, CUSO, Oxfam-Canada, and the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings, which is stored in the National Archives of Canada. In 1984, I created a photographic inventory of the gravestones of Halifax’s Old Burying Grounds for Saint Paul’s Church. My images of over 1200 gravestones are stored in the permanent collection of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. My photographs of vernacular architecture in Nova Scotia were published in Pride of Home: The Working Class Housing Tradition in Nova Scotia 1749-1949 (Joann Latremouille, Lancelot Press, 1984) and The Oxford University Encyclopedia of Canadian Architecture (Oxford University Press, 1993).
I taught photography for 20+ years, including three years at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (1981-1984) and 15 years at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (1987-2002). I also taught at continuing education programs offered by the University of New Brunswick, Mount Saint Vincent University, Technical University of Nova Scotia, and Dalhousie University’s Henson College. Throughout my teaching career, I offered a wide range of technical and theory courses at introductory and advanced levels. My courses included studio, foundation, history, and theory courses, as well as lighting, black & white darkroom, and colour printing.
I continue to maintain an active photographic art practice. I frequently exhibit my work at ViewPoint Gallery in Halifax, and I have given public talks on photographic issues to various arts groups.
From 2002 to 2017, I worked as a researcher and administrator for various organizations including Mount Allison University, Canadian Council on Learning, Centre for Literacy of Québec, Prior Learning Centre, Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, and Nova Scotia New Democratic Party. My areas of interest include class, gender, and racial equity, photography, the non-profit sector, workplace learning, and leadership development
Since 2017, I have worked on a contract basis as an independent researcher and consultant. My skills have been used on various projects by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Lisa Roberts, NDP MLA for Halifax Needham, and others. I am available and interested in working on research and consulting projects relevant to my interests.
I currently serve on the boards of three non-profit organizations: I am Chair of the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, Vice-President of ViewPoint Gallery, and Vice-Chair of the Halifax Mayworks Festival.
My professional career has had three streams of activities: photography, research, and leadership. All my endeavours have been connected by a commitment to social justice.