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

In a nutshell.. I’m a primary school teacher from Cork with a love for all things literacy related. Claim to fame.. I was once in the audience of the James Corden show!! Loves..  Shopping, holidays and iced coffee!

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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

In a nutshell.. I’m a former expat teacher, currently teaching in an Educate together school. I’ve been teaching since 2014 and have a huge passion for Literacy, playful learning and purposeful lessons. Claim to fame… spoke on RTE One about teachers returning to Ireland. Loves… my dog, coffee, socialising and jogging.

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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

In a nutshell Primary School teacher since 2008. I have an AP2 post in my school. I’m passionate mental health, wellbeing and inclusion in schools. My claim to fame is that I won a gold medal playing Gaelic for my team Seoul Gaels when I lived in South Korea. Loves pizza, hiking, sea dips, powerlifting, theatre and brunches with my pals.

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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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