Our Team

Elaine O’Loughlin

In a Nutshell: Primary School Teacher from The Kingdom. Passionate about Classroom Management and Wellbeing. Proud to be a member of the teaching Instagram community sharing daily ideas for lessons in the classroom. Claim to Fame: Dancing with Michael Flatley in Westport. Loves: Travelling, Hikes, Sunsets, Pizza, Home & Away and a Boogie with the Girls.

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Sarah O Farrell

Professional Background  I’m a primary school teacher with a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Literacy Education. I’ve eleven years of teaching experience across Ireland and Australia. The majority of my teaching has been in multi-grade classes and S.E.T. Favourite Quote “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. – Nelson Mandela Fun Fact I was once in the audience of the James Corden show in L.A!

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Emma Farragher

In a nutshell.. I’m a primary teacher, dog mam to Indie and caffeine enthusiast! Claim to fame… I’m still working on this one! Loves… all things literacy, art and STEAM (if I was supposed to say other half and family here, then those too!) OH – and a good Zara sale!

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Fiona O Connell

Professional Background I’m a primary school teacher with over 14 years experience. Over my career I have taught in a variety of schools from rural mixed class setting in Cork to a large urban DEIS school in Dublin, as well as teaching in Dubai for 5 years. I have a particular interest in Maths and Literacy and am very passionate about Early Years education as well as Special Ed. I am currently teaching in a

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Rebecca Morrissey

Professional Background Currently, I am a teacher fellow in Dublin City University. As part of my role, I observe and assess student teachers on placement and deliver lectures, facilitate workshops and tutorials too. I am a primary school teacher with experience teaching in both Ireland, England and Qatar. At the end of this academic year, I will have completed a Masters of Education in Literacy Professional Practices, which has deepened my understanding of evidence-based literacy

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Niamh Cullen

Professional Background I am principal of a large Educate Together  primary school in north Dublin. I have trained as a port-primary and a primary teacher and have a Masters in Classical Studies. I have worked with mentoring and induction and Droichead for many years and I love working with newly qualified teachers.  I am passionate about supporting real inclusion in schools and I really enjoy working with children who find school difficult and cultivating positive

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Sarah Walsh

Professional Background I am in my 17th year of teaching this year. I moved schools this year to work in Educate Together after 16 years in my previous school. I have worked with all the Senior Classes from 3rd to 6th. I held an AP2 position in my last school and Wellbeing was my primary responsibility while in that role. I taught for 2 years as an English Language Teacher in a public Elementary School

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Gillian Corbally

Professional Background I have been teaching in a large urban school for 15 years and for the past three years I have held the position of APII with responsibility for Code of Behaviour and Restorative Practice, SESE and STEM, Staff CPD and After-School Activities. In 2024, I wrote a DES-approved EPV/CPD course for Rahoo CPD called Learning to Play; Playing to Learn and in 2025 co-wrote the EPV/CPD course The Inclusive Classroom: Nurture, Play, Engage, also

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Caroline Kenny

Professional Background I am a primary school teacher with experience teaching in both Ireland and Hong Kong. In addition to my classroom experience, I have completed a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, which has deepened my understanding of inclusive education, differentiation, and school leadership. Favourite Quote “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Fun Fact I hiked to Everest Base Camp to celebrate my first ever Christmas abroad!

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Patricia Kilcawley

Professional Background Teaching for many many years.  Work a lot supporting  Newly Qualified Teachers. Favourite Quote “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think” A.A. Milne Fun Fact I love to get outdoors in the fresh air, a great addition to the day!

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Paula Harte

Professional Background I’m a primary teacher and AP1 with over 16 years teaching experience. I have spent most of my career teaching the middle and senior classes in a large DEIS 1 school. I have a Masters in Education and also a Graduate Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring. Favourite Quote The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

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Susan Gavin

In a Nutshell Primary school teacher interested in innovative strategies to support children with SEBD. Recently back living i gContae an Chláir and loving it! Claim to fame Maybe I’ll have an interesting anecdote for this one day… Loves Coffee, travelling, badminton and walking while listening to a good podcast (Inside Education when the “bettering myself” mood strikes!)

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