Our Team

In a nutshell I am mother to three of the best kids on the planet, teaching in a DEIS Band 1 primary school, mainstream teacher for 15 years and SET teacher for 5 years. Claim to Fame I once won a t -shirt on the Dermot and Dave radio show! Loves Swimming in the sea, reading, having a good laugh and spending time  with my family in nature.

Professional Background Special Class Teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. Currently pursuing a PhD and lecturing part-time in the area of Inclusive Special Education. Favourite Quote “Think Possibility Not Disability” or “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we need to teach the way they learn” – Ignacio Estrada. Fun Fact Part of a Deaf Community Choir who perform in Irish Sign Language.  

In a nutshell Primary school teacher with a passion for traditional Irish music. Claim to fame A few fleadh titles, many moons ago! Loves Concerts, festivals and traditional Irish music sessiuns.

Professional Background I qualified from the Post Grad in Mary I 15 years ago. I have been working in my current school for the past 8 years and have taught the senior classes for that time. I am an APII post holder and my role involves IT, social media and Gaeilge. I have been part of the Rahoo team for a number of years now, both completing courses as well as tutoring, and enjoy it

Professional Background I am a primary school teacher from County Clare with a background in IT. After working in IT in Dublin, I transitioned to teaching and spent several years teaching in Dublin before returning to Clare. I now work in a DEIS school and have recently developed a strong passion for fundraising. Favourite Quote ‘Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.’ –W.B. Yeats Fun Fact I am a

Professional Background I have been a primary school teacher since 2002. I have a BA in Philosophy and Religion, Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching, Postgrad Diploma in SEN all from Mary I and a Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management from UL. I am currently undertaking an MA in Language and Literature. For many years I taught in mainstream schools in New York City, Brighton, England and an Educate Together School before making the transition

Professional Background Primary Teacher working in SET. Postgraduate diploma in SET with Mary Immaculate College. Fully Qualified counsellor with the IACP. Favourite Quote “It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us”. – Victor Frankl Fun Fact I love Tablequizes!

Professional Background I am a primary school teacher with 17 years’ experience. I have taught in a broad range of settings from a large urban DEIS school in Dublin, Distance Education in Australia, English Language Teaching in South Korea to my current position in a large urban school in Clare. I also hold a Masters in Inclusive and Special Education and have a particular interest in maths education and visual arts. Favourite Quote ‘”Meanings is

Professional Background Special Education Teacher, teaching since 2004. Favourite Quote “Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” from the Shawshank Redemption. Fun Fact A fact about me is that my favourite way to relax is a good drama, crochet hook in hand and a scalding hot cup of tea.

Professional Background I am principal of a large primary school in Dublin. I have a Masters in Education with research that focused on Mentoring and Induction. In 2020, I completed a PhD, examining the use of Portfolios for Professional Learning. I am passionate about leadership for learning, and in 2022 I co-founded a network for aspiring female leaders-WILL (Women in Learning & Leadership) which have over 2,200 members. Favourite Quote “Calm is a Superpower”. Fun

Professional Background Special Class Teacher in a Special school in Dublin. Favourite Quote “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” Fun Fact Remembering the lyrics to a song I haven’t heard in years but not remembering where I put my car keys hours before. 

Professional Background I am a primary school teacher with over 20 years teaching experience in an Educate Together national school. I have  a special interest in literacy, and am passionate about supporting children with social and emotional needs. I hold an AP1 post of responsibility, and have  been the SEN Co-Ordinator in my school for the past 5 years., I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs in MIC in 2021,  and went on