ALLOCATION FOR THE 2019/20 SCHOOL YEAR
JUNIOR INFANTS
Junior Infants class teachers are Ruth Maxwell and Laura Mannix.
The Key Support Teacher for Junior Infants is Sarah Low.
The ANAs working with children in Junior Infants are Louise Maguire and Tara Rubotham.
The Key Support Teacher for Junior Infants is Sarah Low.
The ANAs working with children in Junior Infants are Louise Maguire and Tara Rubotham.
Ruth Maxwell, Junior Infants Class Teacher
Ruth graduated from St. Patrick's College in 2006 and taught in St. Louis' Infant School in Rathmines from that time until August 2017 when she joined the staff of Citywest ETNS.
Her particular interests are Maths, sports and well-being, including physical, emotional and social well-being.
Ruth taught on our support teaching team for the last two years, with a large focus on supporting children of higher ability and on creating community by working on special projects with children from various class levels across the school all together. Ruth is excited to get back into the classroom for the 2019/20 school year.
Her particular interests are Maths, sports and well-being, including physical, emotional and social well-being.
Ruth taught on our support teaching team for the last two years, with a large focus on supporting children of higher ability and on creating community by working on special projects with children from various class levels across the school all together. Ruth is excited to get back into the classroom for the 2019/20 school year.
Louise Maguire, Additional Needs Assistant in Junior Infants and 3rd Class
Louise has a variety of experience in education and care, from teaching genealogy as an adult education class to being bus escort for a primary school and on to working in a rehabilitation centre. Louise joined our staff on a permanent basis in 2017. Louise is on our First Aid team.
Louise supports children in Ruth's Junior Infants class and in 3rd class.
Louise supports children in Ruth's Junior Infants class and in 3rd class.
Laura Mannix, Junior Infants Class Teacher
Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Irish and Spanish from Trinity College before completing a Professional Masters of Education (Primary) at Marino Institute of Education. Laura joined our staff on a permanent basis in 2017.
Laura developed her interest in the Educate Together ethos and Learn Together curriculum through completing an advanced school placement in Citywest ETNS as well as choosing Educate Together as the primary topic for her Masters dissertation.
Laura maintains a particular interest in Gaeilge, SPHE and Arts Education and enjoys employing active, engaging methodologies to enhance teaching and learning. Laura particularly enjoys working with younger children and promotes learning through play in her classroom.
Laura developed her interest in the Educate Together ethos and Learn Together curriculum through completing an advanced school placement in Citywest ETNS as well as choosing Educate Together as the primary topic for her Masters dissertation.
Laura maintains a particular interest in Gaeilge, SPHE and Arts Education and enjoys employing active, engaging methodologies to enhance teaching and learning. Laura particularly enjoys working with younger children and promotes learning through play in her classroom.
Tara Rubotham, Additional Needs Assistant in Junior Infants and 4th Class
Tara has Fetac Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications in Additional/Special Needs. She has previously worked in a school for children with additional needs, ranging in age from 5 years to 18 years. She also has experience in mainstream classrooms and in classes for children with ASD.
Tara loves working with children and is delighted to be part of the Citywest ETNS community. Tara joined our school in March 2016. Tara is also on our First Aid team.
Tara supports children in Laura's Junior Infants class and in Eldon's 4th class.
Tara loves working with children and is delighted to be part of the Citywest ETNS community. Tara joined our school in March 2016. Tara is also on our First Aid team.
Tara supports children in Laura's Junior Infants class and in Eldon's 4th class.
Sarah Low, Key Support Teacher for Junior Infants
Sarah is a newly qualified teacher, graduating earlier this year from St. Patrick's College, DCU. Sarah is looking forward to working as a support teacher for Junior Infants. During her time in DCU, Sarah majored in Human Development and has a minor in Art education.
Her favourite subjects to teach are Science, History, Geography, Maths and Art.
Sarah has a keen interest in sports. She played and coached volleyball for a number of years and loves keeping fit. She also loves travelling. Sarah joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in 2019.
Her favourite subjects to teach are Science, History, Geography, Maths and Art.
Sarah has a keen interest in sports. She played and coached volleyball for a number of years and loves keeping fit. She also loves travelling. Sarah joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in 2019.
SENIOR INFANTS
Senior Infants class teachers are Sarah Cunningham and Aisling McNamara.
The Key Support Teacher for Senior Infants is Sharon Nolan.
The ANAs working with children in Junior Infants are Dorothy Donnelly and Linda Daly.
The Key Support Teacher for Senior Infants is Sharon Nolan.
The ANAs working with children in Junior Infants are Dorothy Donnelly and Linda Daly.
Sarah Cunningham, Senior Infants Class Teacher
Sarah trained in Froebel College of Education, graduating in 2011, and holds an additional post-graduate certificate in Ethical and Multi-denominational Education.
She has experience in several special needs schools, working with children with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities. Sarah joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2016.
Sarah promotes play-based learning and structured play within her classroom. She has personal interests in mindfulness, music, drama and visual art, which she likes to integrate into her daily lessons. She promotes positive behaviour support methodologies and considers the holistic development of children to be central to their success in education.
She has experience in several special needs schools, working with children with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities. Sarah joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2016.
Sarah promotes play-based learning and structured play within her classroom. She has personal interests in mindfulness, music, drama and visual art, which she likes to integrate into her daily lessons. She promotes positive behaviour support methodologies and considers the holistic development of children to be central to their success in education.
Dorothy Donnelly, Additional Needs Assistant for Senior Infants, 1st Class, 2nd Class and 3rd Class
Dorothy holds a Fetac level 6 in Childcare and a level 3 IVQ Specialist Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning. She has worked in the Early Years sector over period of years. Dorothy enjoys working with children. In her previous positions, she worked as a Senior Early Years Educator in a ECCE room and in the same role working with Toddlers.
Dorothy worked at our school as ANA and bus escort for July Provision in 2017 and joined the team permanently in November 2017. She is also on our First Aid team.
Dorothy supports children in Sarah C's Senior Infants class, in Deirdre's 1st class, in Amy's 2nd class and in Sarah OT's 3rd class.
Dorothy worked at our school as ANA and bus escort for July Provision in 2017 and joined the team permanently in November 2017. She is also on our First Aid team.
Dorothy supports children in Sarah C's Senior Infants class, in Deirdre's 1st class, in Amy's 2nd class and in Sarah OT's 3rd class.
Aisling McNamara, Senior Infants Class Teacher
Aisling graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Mary Immaculate College in 2008. She worked in St. Luke's National School in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 from 2008 to 2015, when she joined Citywest ETNS. St Luke's is a developing school where Aisling taught multi-grade classes, single-stream classes and resource.
Within teaching, Aisling has a keen interest in literacy, oral language and athletics. She also loves to travel.
Aisling works closely with the Parents Association and she oversees the learning of SPHE and Learn Together in our school. Aisling was on leave for the 2018/19 school year and we are delighted to have her back this year.
Within teaching, Aisling has a keen interest in literacy, oral language and athletics. She also loves to travel.
Aisling works closely with the Parents Association and she oversees the learning of SPHE and Learn Together in our school. Aisling was on leave for the 2018/19 school year and we are delighted to have her back this year.
Linda Daly, Additional Needs Assistant in Senior Infants
Linda has a Fetac level 5 qualification in Additional/Special Needs. She has worked with children with additional needs for over ten years, seven of which were spent in Newbridge. Linda has experience in mainstream classrooms and in classes for children with ASD. Linda has been working at Citywest ETNS since January 2016.
Linda really enjoys working with children and finds this work rewarding.
Linda is also on our First Aid team.
Linda really enjoys working with children and finds this work rewarding.
Linda is also on our First Aid team.
Sinéad Scully, Key Support Teacher for Senior Infants
Sinéad is a newly qualified teacher. Following five weeks volunteering to teach children in India, she will graduate from Maynooth University with a Bachelor of Education in September.
Sinéad is a life-long learner and has a passion for many subject areas such as Developmental and Intercultural Education, History and Music but the subject she is most passionate about is Gaeilge. Sinéad is a fluent Irish speaker and has been Vice President of the Irish Society in Maynooth University for two years. She also frequently presents radio shows on stations such as Raidió na Life and Raidió Rí Rá. She loves using active learning methodologies across all subject areas but particularly in Irish lessons to develop a love of the language among her pupils.
CLAIRE'S CLASS
Claire Healy is the teacher for the Class for Children with Autism.
Children in this class also spend time learning in their mainstream class.
Children in Claire's class are attached to Senior Infants, Deirdre's 1st class, both 3rd classes and Eldon's 4th class.
The ANAs working with children in Claire's class are Romy Martin, Siobhan Naughton, Elizabeth McGrath and Marie Murphy Bohan - scroll down to 4th class to see a photo of Marie and to read about her.
Children in Claire's class travel to school on the school bus. The Bus Driver is Mick and Bus Escorts are Avril and Dorothy - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
Children in this class also spend time learning in their mainstream class.
Children in Claire's class are attached to Senior Infants, Deirdre's 1st class, both 3rd classes and Eldon's 4th class.
The ANAs working with children in Claire's class are Romy Martin, Siobhan Naughton, Elizabeth McGrath and Marie Murphy Bohan - scroll down to 4th class to see a photo of Marie and to read about her.
Children in Claire's class travel to school on the school bus. The Bus Driver is Mick and Bus Escorts are Avril and Dorothy - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
Claire Healy, Class teacher
Claire has been teaching in Citywest ETNS since our first year of operation, 2012/13. She particularly enjoys working with younger children and loves to use music and song to enrich her lessons and add to their meaning.
She also enjoys teaching P.E. and S.E.S.E. as part of her favourite subjects on the curriculum.
Claire is a nominated Fire Marshall for emergency evacuations at our school. She is also on our First Aid team.
She also enjoys teaching P.E. and S.E.S.E. as part of her favourite subjects on the curriculum.
Claire is a nominated Fire Marshall for emergency evacuations at our school. She is also on our First Aid team.
Romy Martin, Additional Needs Assistant and Enrolment and Garda Vetting Officer
Romy qualified as a Additional Needs Assistant in 2006. She worked for 7 years in a school for children with additional needs from the ages of 5yrs to 18yrs. Romy has gained experience working with children within the moderate to profound range including children with ASD. Romy has been working in Citywest ETNS since January 2016.
Romy also works as our Enrolment and Garda Vetting Officer and is on our First Aid team.
Siobhan Naughton, Additional Needs Assistant
Siobhán qualified as a Montessori teacher in 2009 and since then she has worked in childcare and Montessori teaching. More recently, Siobhán gained a Fetec Level 5 Certificate in Additional/Special Needs. She gained experience of working with children with autism while working in Citywest ETNS for July provision.
Siobhán enjoys working with children of all ages. Siobhán worked in our school as bus escort and school secretary for 6 months in 2016 before joining our SNA team in 2017.
Siobhan is on our First Aid team.
Siobhán enjoys working with children of all ages. Siobhán worked in our school as bus escort and school secretary for 6 months in 2016 before joining our SNA team in 2017.
Siobhan is on our First Aid team.
Elizabeth McGrath, Additional Needs Assistant
Elizabeth is currently working in Claire's class, while also attending Deansrath Community College. She has previously worked as a substitute ANA in our school, where she enjoyed getting the opportunity to work in a variety of classes.
Elizabeth has experience working in childcare and spent 2 summers in New York childminding. Elizabeth also likes to travel.
She is passionate about football and used to play for Peamount United. We are delighted to have Elizabeth join our school community this year!
Elizabeth has experience working in childcare and spent 2 summers in New York childminding. Elizabeth also likes to travel.
She is passionate about football and used to play for Peamount United. We are delighted to have Elizabeth join our school community this year!
Michael and Avril, Bus service for Claire's class
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Michael and Avril work together every day, supporting the children in Claire's class as they travel to and from school each day. Michael drives the bus and Avril escorts the children, keeping them safe and happy. They have been providing this service for us since September 2016.
The bus service is provided by Mac Diarmada Coaches, Bus Eireann and the Department of Education. |
FIRST CLASS
1st class teachers are Martha Whelan and Deirdre O'Connor.
The Key Support Teacher for 1st Class is Andrea Maher.
The ANA working with children in Deirdre's 1st Class is Dorothy Donnelly - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
The Key Support Teacher for 1st Class is Andrea Maher.
The ANA working with children in Deirdre's 1st Class is Dorothy Donnelly - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
Martha Whelan, Assistant Principal and 1st Class Teacher
Martha graduated with a BA in English and Archaeology and an MA in Film Studies from NUI Galway before going on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Greenwich University. She spent 5 years working as a class teacher in London before joining us in September 2016.
Within teaching, Martha is particularly interested in English, Art and Maths. Having studied archaeology, she also has a keen interest in history. Martha loves bringing learning to life through planning creative activities and projects.
Martha works with Caitriona and Anita on the Senior Management Team for our school, leading learning and teaching in the school and ensuring the smooth running of the school on a day-to-day basis.
Deirdre O'Connor, 1st Class Teacher
Deirdre studied Education in St. Patrick's College of Education in Drumcondra. She has a deep interest in the Educate Together ethos and returned to St Patrick's College in 2014 to study Ethical and Multi-denominational Education.
She has worked in many different kinds of schools in both Kerry and Wicklow. Before joining Citywest ETNS in September 2015, she worked in Greystones Educate Together N.S.
She loves Art, English and learning about other cultures. She also really enjoys working with children who have Additional Needs.
She has worked in many different kinds of schools in both Kerry and Wicklow. Before joining Citywest ETNS in September 2015, she worked in Greystones Educate Together N.S.
She loves Art, English and learning about other cultures. She also really enjoys working with children who have Additional Needs.
Andrea Maher, Key Support Teacher for 1st Class
Andrea graduated from St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra in 2005 and has taught in Educate Together schools in Drogheda & Gorey before joining Citywest ETNS. She was committed to teaching within with Educate Together (ET) sector having completing a teaching practice in an ET school during her final year at college. She has taught in both new and more established ET schools.
Andrea has worked in various mainstream and support settings over the past 14 years as well as holding a special duties post with additional responsibilities. Her areas of particular interest outside of the academic curriculum are well-being, fitness & nutrition/cookery. She has completed professional development training in the areas of Dyslexia, Mindfulness & Yoga for children, Rainbows tutoring and also has experience of working with pupils with a diverse range of needs. Andrea places a strong emphasis on developing social skills, cooperation and respect for others in the classroom and she incorporates play and active learning daily.
Andrea has worked in various mainstream and support settings over the past 14 years as well as holding a special duties post with additional responsibilities. Her areas of particular interest outside of the academic curriculum are well-being, fitness & nutrition/cookery. She has completed professional development training in the areas of Dyslexia, Mindfulness & Yoga for children, Rainbows tutoring and also has experience of working with pupils with a diverse range of needs. Andrea places a strong emphasis on developing social skills, cooperation and respect for others in the classroom and she incorporates play and active learning daily.
SECOND CLASS
2nd class teachers are Amy Slater and Shane Smith.
The Key Support Teacher for 2nd Class is Anita Collings.
The ANA working with children in Amy's 2nd class is Dorothy Donnelly - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
The Key Support Teacher for 2nd Class is Anita Collings.
The ANA working with children in Amy's 2nd class is Dorothy Donnelly - scroll up to Senior Infants to see a photo of Dorothy and to read about her.
Shane Smith, 2nd Class Teacher
Shane joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2017.
Shane's background before teaching was very much sports orientated. He was a Gaelic games development officer in Dublin for 5 years and worked in many schools in the Tallaght area. After qualifying with an honors degree in Sports Science and Health from IT Tallaght in 2015, he completed his teacher training with Hibernia college in 2017, gaining a masters in Primary Education.
Shane's hobbies include all sports, particularly Gaelic games, golf and soccer and he has completed several triathlons and marathons. A particular area of interest to Shane is the physical activity of children and he has written two theses in this area. Shane set up the first ever Citywest ETNS Gaelic football teams in the 2017/18 school year and has great plans for developing this initiative further. As well as this, Shane has a huge interest in promoting healthy eating within the school. He established and maintains our Healthy Living page.
He is also very passionate about enjoying the outdoors through nature, wildlife and taking care of our natural environment.
Shane's background before teaching was very much sports orientated. He was a Gaelic games development officer in Dublin for 5 years and worked in many schools in the Tallaght area. After qualifying with an honors degree in Sports Science and Health from IT Tallaght in 2015, he completed his teacher training with Hibernia college in 2017, gaining a masters in Primary Education.
Shane's hobbies include all sports, particularly Gaelic games, golf and soccer and he has completed several triathlons and marathons. A particular area of interest to Shane is the physical activity of children and he has written two theses in this area. Shane set up the first ever Citywest ETNS Gaelic football teams in the 2017/18 school year and has great plans for developing this initiative further. As well as this, Shane has a huge interest in promoting healthy eating within the school. He established and maintains our Healthy Living page.
He is also very passionate about enjoying the outdoors through nature, wildlife and taking care of our natural environment.
Amy Slater, 2nd Class Teacher
Amy completed a Professional Masters of Education with Hibernia College in 2018, having previously achieved a BA degree in Gaeilge and Human Development in St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra and worked in a naionra (pre-school through Irish) for 2 years. As well as speaking Irish, she is a fluent speaker of French, being of French descent.
Amy loves to travel and to explore different cultures. She has visited many countries worldwide and spent 6 months working as a childcare practitioner in Australia.
Amy undertook a teaching placement with us during her final year of training, before joining our staff in August 2018.
Amy loves to travel and to explore different cultures. She has visited many countries worldwide and spent 6 months working as a childcare practitioner in Australia.
Amy undertook a teaching placement with us during her final year of training, before joining our staff in August 2018.
Anita Collings, Deputy Principal and Key Support Teacher for 2nd Class
Anita joined the team at Citywest Educate Together in September 2013, after spending 5 years at Galway Educate Together. She also spent 2 years teaching in the UK. Anita is Deputy Principal of the school, and supports Caitríona in leading and managing the school on a day-to-day basis.
Her particular areas of interest are English, physical activity and health and well-being in children. She has a particular interest in oral language and interpersonal communication. She encourages the children to focus on growth and development and supports them in finding their potential.
Anita supports the children in their learning as a support teacher in the school. She works with staff to develop key learning programmes for children with additional needs. She also introduced and co-ordinates our team teaching programme, which every child takes part in and benefits from.
Anita led the piloting of the school’s Home Learning Enrichment Programme. This model of learning takes place in senior classes and aims to ignite children’s passion for learning. The programme gives the child the autonomy to plan and present a project to their classmates. Parents play a key role by supporting their child at home.
Anita is the Deputy Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection for our school.
While Caitriona and Anita are the Designated Liaison Team for Child Protection in the school, all adults in the school community - staff, parents and others - have responsibility for ensuring that every child is safe, both at school and at home, and physically as well as emotionally. We take Child Protection issues very seriously. Child Protection is discussed at every Board of Management meeting.
Her particular areas of interest are English, physical activity and health and well-being in children. She has a particular interest in oral language and interpersonal communication. She encourages the children to focus on growth and development and supports them in finding their potential.
Anita supports the children in their learning as a support teacher in the school. She works with staff to develop key learning programmes for children with additional needs. She also introduced and co-ordinates our team teaching programme, which every child takes part in and benefits from.
Anita led the piloting of the school’s Home Learning Enrichment Programme. This model of learning takes place in senior classes and aims to ignite children’s passion for learning. The programme gives the child the autonomy to plan and present a project to their classmates. Parents play a key role by supporting their child at home.
Anita is the Deputy Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection for our school.
While Caitriona and Anita are the Designated Liaison Team for Child Protection in the school, all adults in the school community - staff, parents and others - have responsibility for ensuring that every child is safe, both at school and at home, and physically as well as emotionally. We take Child Protection issues very seriously. Child Protection is discussed at every Board of Management meeting.
THIRD CLASS
3rd class teachers are Orla Traynor and Sarah O'Tierney.
The Key Support Teacher for 3rd Class is Claire Healy.
Jasper Wood supports children in both 3rd classes as ANA, working alongside Louise Maguire in Orla's class and Dorothy Donnelly in Sarah's class - scroll up to the Infant classes to see photos of Louise and Dorothy and to read about them.
The Key Support Teacher for 3rd Class is Claire Healy.
Jasper Wood supports children in both 3rd classes as ANA, working alongside Louise Maguire in Orla's class and Dorothy Donnelly in Sarah's class - scroll up to the Infant classes to see photos of Louise and Dorothy and to read about them.
Orla Traynor, 3rd Class Teacher
Orla completed her Bachelor of Education degree in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra in 2012. She joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2015, having previously taught in two other Educate Together schools in Dublin. She also spent a year teaching in her native county of Cavan.
Orla really enjoys teaching Maths and Science and loves sport.
Orla coordinates our extensive After-School Activities programme and is a member of our First Aid team.
Orla really enjoys teaching Maths and Science and loves sport.
Orla coordinates our extensive After-School Activities programme and is a member of our First Aid team.
Sarah O'Tierney, 3rd Class Teacher
Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science degree from University College Dublin before completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Education in the University of East London in 2011. She previously worked in St. Patrick’s NS in Wicklow Town and Greystones Educate Together NS. Sarah joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2016.
Sarah has a keen interest in literacy and S.E.S.E. in the classroom. She is also very interested in art, having previously completed a Diploma in Interior Design.
She loves travelling and has been lucky enough to experience lots of different cultures around the world. She particularly enjoyed her time in Uganda where she spent time volunteering with a children’s charity.
Sarah has a keen interest in literacy and S.E.S.E. in the classroom. She is also very interested in art, having previously completed a Diploma in Interior Design.
She loves travelling and has been lucky enough to experience lots of different cultures around the world. She particularly enjoyed her time in Uganda where she spent time volunteering with a children’s charity.
Aisling O'Neill, Key Support Teacher for 3rd Class
Aisling is a newly qualified teacher, having completed her Bachelor of Education degree in Dublin City University in 2019.
Aisling is passionate about Art and creative writing and has a particular interest in Maths. During her time in college, she wrote her dissertation on negative student attitudes toward Mathematics.
Aisling loves creative and active learning. She is delighted to be working as part of the Citywest ETNS team!
Aisling is passionate about Art and creative writing and has a particular interest in Maths. During her time in college, she wrote her dissertation on negative student attitudes toward Mathematics.
Aisling loves creative and active learning. She is delighted to be working as part of the Citywest ETNS team!
Jasper Wood, Additional Needs Assistant in 3rd Class and ICT Support
Jasper previously worked as an IT professional, has worked as an SNA since 2013 and had the good fortune to attend one of the first ETNS in Bray. Jasper has an interest in developing educational software and started the Coder Dojo in UCD. He spent the last 5 years working in a school for children with additional needs, before joining the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2018.
Jasper supports children in both 3rd classes.
Jasper supports children in both 3rd classes.
4th CLASS
4th class teachers are Eldon Hilliard and Trisha Carroll.
The Key Support Teacher for 4th Class is Lisa McMahon.
The ANA working with children in both 4th classes is Marie Murphy Bohan, working alongside Tara Rubotham in Eldon's class - scroll up to Junior Infants to see a photo of Tara and to read about her.
The Key Support Teacher for 4th Class is Lisa McMahon.
The ANA working with children in both 4th classes is Marie Murphy Bohan, working alongside Tara Rubotham in Eldon's class - scroll up to Junior Infants to see a photo of Tara and to read about her.
Eldon Hilliard, 4th Class Teacher
Eldon is a 2014 graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education from Froebel Department of Education, NUI Maynooth. Eldon joined our team in September 2014.
A life-long learner, Eldon holds a degree in Archaeology and Geography and also a Masters in Environmental Science.
He has a keen interest in Science and Nature and looks forward to working with 4th class on fun and exciting projects. He is on our First Aid team.
A life-long learner, Eldon holds a degree in Archaeology and Geography and also a Masters in Environmental Science.
He has a keen interest in Science and Nature and looks forward to working with 4th class on fun and exciting projects. He is on our First Aid team.
Trisha Carroll, 4th Class Teacher
Trisha has recently completed a Professional Masters in Education with Hibernia College. Previous to this, she completed a degree in Marketing in DIT and she spent some time studying in America. Trisha loves to travel and has been to many countries around the world.
Trisha’s favourite subjects to teach are Maths, Music and Art. She has an interest in ICT and uses it in the classroom whenever she can.
Trisha joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2018.
Trisha’s favourite subjects to teach are Maths, Music and Art. She has an interest in ICT and uses it in the classroom whenever she can.
Trisha joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in September 2018.
Marie Murphy-Bohan, Additional Needs Assistant in 4th Class
Marie graduated from DCU with a B.A. in Personal and Professional Development.
Before coming to Citywest ETNS in December 2014, Marie worked for 14 years as an ANA/SNA in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, supporting children in mainstream pre-schools and primary schools as well as in classes for children with ASD and classes for children with Severe and Profound disabilities.
Marie is also on our First Aid team. Marie supports children in both 4th classes.
Before coming to Citywest ETNS in December 2014, Marie worked for 14 years as an ANA/SNA in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, supporting children in mainstream pre-schools and primary schools as well as in classes for children with ASD and classes for children with Severe and Profound disabilities.
Marie is also on our First Aid team. Marie supports children in both 4th classes.
Lisa McMahon, Key Support Teacher for 4th Class
Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce International with Italian from University College Dublin and she then completed a Higher Diploma in Arts in Primary Education from Hibernia College Dublin.
She loves to travel and has been fortunate to work and experience many cultures around the world. She spent the last three years in England as a class teacher in a mainstream setting. She loves sport and is passionate for young people’s emotional and physical health. Lisa is keen for all children to be active and to develop a positive relationship with physical education. She is also passionate about inclusivity in education and loves to work with children with additional needs. She especially enjoys teaching Mathematics, History and Art.
She loves to travel and has been fortunate to work and experience many cultures around the world. She spent the last three years in England as a class teacher in a mainstream setting. She loves sport and is passionate for young people’s emotional and physical health. Lisa is keen for all children to be active and to develop a positive relationship with physical education. She is also passionate about inclusivity in education and loves to work with children with additional needs. She especially enjoys teaching Mathematics, History and Art.
5th CLASS
5th class teachers are Sharon Nolan and Stephanie McNicholas.
The Key Support Teacher for 5th Class is Sandra Doody.
The ANA working with children in both 5th classes is Emma Coyle.
The Key Support Teacher for 5th Class is Sandra Doody.
The ANA working with children in both 5th classes is Emma Coyle.
Sharon Nolan, 5th Class Teacher
Sharon graduated from Froebel College in 2009. As well as working in schools in Dublin, Longford and most recently Lucan, Sharon has spent 4 years working in England. Sharon has particular interests in play-based learning, inquiry-based learning and additional needs support.
Sharon joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in August 2019 and is delighted to be teaching 5th class this year.
Sharon joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in August 2019 and is delighted to be teaching 5th class this year.
Stephanie McNicholas, 5th Class Teacher
Stephanie completed a Professional Masters in Education with Hibernia College in 2018. Prior to this, she completed a BSc in Education Studies with Marino Institute of Education in 2015.
Stephanie is very passionate about Special Needs, having worked with Western Care Association in Co. Mayo for 2 years as a Preschool Support Worker supporting children with additional needs. She has completed two dissertations during her studies; focused on the importance of ANA's/SNA's in the classroom, as well as on inclusion strategies for children with ASD.
Stephanie has worked in summer camps in America and Spain, teaching English and supporting children from different backgrounds. Stephanie joined the Citywest ETNS team in August 2018.
Stephanie is very passionate about Special Needs, having worked with Western Care Association in Co. Mayo for 2 years as a Preschool Support Worker supporting children with additional needs. She has completed two dissertations during her studies; focused on the importance of ANA's/SNA's in the classroom, as well as on inclusion strategies for children with ASD.
Stephanie has worked in summer camps in America and Spain, teaching English and supporting children from different backgrounds. Stephanie joined the Citywest ETNS team in August 2018.
Emma Coyle, Additional Needs Assistant in 5th Class
Emma has a Fetac level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education. She has been working in this area on and off for the past 16 years. Emma loves working with children and before joining the Citywest ETNS community, she worked as pre-school teacher. She joined our team in September 2015.
Emma is also on our First Aid team. Emma supports children in both 5th classes.
Emma is also on our First Aid team. Emma supports children in both 5th classes.
Sandra Doody, Key Support Teacher for 5th Class and Key Nurture Teacher
Sandra retrained as a primary school teacher with Hibernia College after several years of working in commercial management roles both in Ireland and abroad. Since graduating in 2011, she has been working in both mainstream and special schools throughout Dublin and Wicklow. She has a Bachelor in Business Studies degree from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters in Business Studies from University College Dublin.
Sandra is passionate about teaching Maths and languages. She advocates on environmental, human rights and animal welfare issues. She is interested in Nurture Groups having seen how such groups in other schools help children manage the transition between home and school. Sandra is currently undertaking Nurture Group training so that she can set up a Nurture Group in Citywest ETNS. The idea of the Nurture Group is that it will support children who may be experiencing some difficulties. Activities undertaken in the Nurture Group will include art, cooking and gardening. She is excited about working in Citywest ETNS.
Sandra is passionate about teaching Maths and languages. She advocates on environmental, human rights and animal welfare issues. She is interested in Nurture Groups having seen how such groups in other schools help children manage the transition between home and school. Sandra is currently undertaking Nurture Group training so that she can set up a Nurture Group in Citywest ETNS. The idea of the Nurture Group is that it will support children who may be experiencing some difficulties. Activities undertaken in the Nurture Group will include art, cooking and gardening. She is excited about working in Citywest ETNS.
6th CLASS
The 6th class teacher is Stephen White.
The Key Support Teacher for 6th Class is Emer Wall.
The Key Support Teacher for 6th Class is Emer Wall.
Stephen White, 6th Class Teacher
Stephen has a B.A. from UCD and a P.G.C.E. from Aberystwyth University, Wales. He has taught in a variety of classrooms and settings; ranging from Birmingham, to teaching EAL abroad in South Korea and Colombia, and then to London, where he taught in a mainstream setting again. Stephen loves travelling and has a keen interest in being active.
Stephen hopes that both his teaching and travelling experiences will be of benefit to the students in Citywest ETNS. He has an interest in Behaviour Management, Literacy and student well-being.
Stephen started working in Citywest ETNS in August 2017.
Stephen hopes that both his teaching and travelling experiences will be of benefit to the students in Citywest ETNS. He has an interest in Behaviour Management, Literacy and student well-being.
Stephen started working in Citywest ETNS in August 2017.
Emer Wall, Key Support Teacher for 6th Class
Emer first graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Microbiology before completing the Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Education with Hibernia College. She has worked as a learning support teacher and as a mainstream class teacher in Dublin before joining Citywest ETNS in 2018.
Before embarking on her career as a primary school teacher Emer spent many years studying and training as a professional dance teacher. She gained her ballet teaching qualification (CBTS) with the Royal Academy of Dance, her Jazz teaching qualification (DDE) with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and her fitness instruction qualification (NCEF) with the University of Limerick. She set up her own dance school in Dublin where she taught dance to both children and adults.
Emer has a deep interest in the arts particularly in the areas of dance, music and visual art. She also loves travelling and getting to know new cultures and people.
Before embarking on her career as a primary school teacher Emer spent many years studying and training as a professional dance teacher. She gained her ballet teaching qualification (CBTS) with the Royal Academy of Dance, her Jazz teaching qualification (DDE) with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and her fitness instruction qualification (NCEF) with the University of Limerick. She set up her own dance school in Dublin where she taught dance to both children and adults.
Emer has a deep interest in the arts particularly in the areas of dance, music and visual art. She also loves travelling and getting to know new cultures and people.
SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM
Caitríona Hand, School Principal
Caitríona has a wealth of experience, with two decades of teaching experience, including six years as Deputy Principal of Newbridge Educate Together NS in the early years of that school and more recently leading Coralstown N.S. in Co. Westmeath as Principal.
Caitríona is proud and honored to have been chosen as the first Principal of Citywest ETNS and entrusted in 2012 with the important task of leading the setting up of our school from scratch.
Caitriona is Secretary to the Board of Management of Citywest ETNS. She is the Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection in our school and is on the Child Protection team for our school along with Anita. Caitriona is a nominated Fire Marshall for emergency evacuations at our school. She is also on our First Aid team.
Caitriona is a mentor for Newly-Appointed Principals with the Centre for School Leadership and a group mentor for Recently-Appointed Principals with IPPN. She completed a full term as Director on the Board of Educate Together from 2017 to 2020. Caitriona is a mum of four children, aged 5 to 13. She is an advocate of attachment parenting and restorative practice. She loves to travel and is a life-long learner.
Caitríona is proud and honored to have been chosen as the first Principal of Citywest ETNS and entrusted in 2012 with the important task of leading the setting up of our school from scratch.
Caitriona is Secretary to the Board of Management of Citywest ETNS. She is the Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection in our school and is on the Child Protection team for our school along with Anita. Caitriona is a nominated Fire Marshall for emergency evacuations at our school. She is also on our First Aid team.
Caitriona is a mentor for Newly-Appointed Principals with the Centre for School Leadership and a group mentor for Recently-Appointed Principals with IPPN. She completed a full term as Director on the Board of Educate Together from 2017 to 2020. Caitriona is a mum of four children, aged 5 to 13. She is an advocate of attachment parenting and restorative practice. She loves to travel and is a life-long learner.
Nicola McClurg, Full-time School Secretary
Nicola joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in January 2014.
She plays a key role in keeping the school running smoothly. She has many years of secretarial experience and has worked in law firms and a third level college. She enjoys interacting with the children and meeting the parents. She does a great job in keeping our school organised.
Nicola is also on our First Aid team.
She plays a key role in keeping the school running smoothly. She has many years of secretarial experience and has worked in law firms and a third level college. She enjoys interacting with the children and meeting the parents. She does a great job in keeping our school organised.
Nicola is also on our First Aid team.
Romy Martin, Part-time School Administrator
School administration is assisted by Romy Martin, who is one of our ANAs and the Enrolment and Garda Vetting Officer for our school. Romy works in the office each afternoon, processing pre-enrolments, enrolment queries and Garda Vetting applications and results, as well as catching up on other school administration tasks such as filing and accounts, for which there is not time during the school day. Scroll up to see a photo of Romy and to read more about her. While Romy started working as ANA in our school in January 2017, she started in this role in January 2018 and it grew further in November 2018.
John McManus, Full-time Caretaker and Cleaner
John joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in January 2014.
Having graduated from Stillorgan College with qualifications in software application and business and administration, John spent 14 years working in the construction industry.
John is a key member of the school team and contributes greatly to the ongoing running of the school.
Having graduated from Stillorgan College with qualifications in software application and business and administration, John spent 14 years working in the construction industry.
John is a key member of the school team and contributes greatly to the ongoing running of the school.
Larysa Khudenko, Part-time Cleaner
Larysa joined the staff of Citywest ETNS in October 2017. Larysa supports John is his work cleaning our school, coming three evenings a week to catch up on cleaning that can't be done while the children are in the building.
Jasper Wood, ICT Support
With Jasper's previous experience being in IT, we are thrilled that he is going to put his skills to good use and support the roll-out of a strong ICT programme in our school. This school year sees the introduction of a Computer Room for the first time ever, complete with a class set of Chromebooks. Jasper's support means that we will also be finally able to spend the money fundraised two years ago for tablets/iPads for our school. Jasper will also support our usage of the computer trolley full of laptops that is used in classrooms throughout the school, as well as our Beebots, interactive boards and other ICT equipment we are so fortunate to have at our disposal. We have been experimenting with visualisers and cameras and have been engaging with other schools in our digital cluster. This support means that we can do so confidently and robustly and hopefully soon leave the experimentation phase behind us and move forwards with solid digital learning plans.