Nicky Dowling
Nicky joined The Institute of Education last year and is thoroughly enjoying her role as a teacher of French & German, as well as Form Tutor for 5th Years. After she graduated from UCD with an honours degree in both…
Mella Brophy
Mella is a passionate teacher with over 20 years experience in a diverse range of schools. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics, as well as a Masters in Food Science. She has previously worked in The Food…
Stephen Grimes
Stephen Grimes is a passionate educator specializing in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science at The Institute of Education. He holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master of Education. With over a…
Emily Brady
Emily Brady is a dedicated Biology teacher at The Institute of Education. She has an honours degree in Science Education from Maynooth University. Emily also earned a Professional Masters in Education from Maynooth University. She has a passion for Biology…
Liam Dingle
Liam Dingle is a highly experienced and dedicated English teacher with more than 25 years of experience teaching English at Higher Level to Leaving Certificate students. Liam has also worked with the State Exam Commission in various roles. He has…
Rachel Mahon
Rachel Mahon is a dedicated Irish and Spanish teacher at The Institute of Education. She obtained a degree in her subjects in UCD before completing her Masters of Education through the medium of Irish in NUIG, where she graduated with…
Anna Hughes
Anna Hughes is an Irish teacher with 10 years teaching experience at secondary level. Anna works as a state examiner for the Irish oral exam and as a written examiner for Leaving Certificate higher level Irish. Anna has five years teaching…
Anne-Marie Walsh
Anne-Marie Walsh is a dedicated and passionate biology teacher at The Institute of Education, with an impressive 30 years of experience. Currently, she is also serving as a Leaving Certificate State examiner, bringing her expertise and insight to the assessment…
Ali Fox
Ali Fox is a talented Chemistry teacher and will be teaching 5th Year Chemistry students in the 2024/2025 academic year. As an alumna of Dublin City University and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ali has a passion of helping students to…
Pat Brennan
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Pat Brennan has a wealth of knowledge to share with students in the classroom. Pat will be teaching our Leaving Certificate Computer Science students for the 2024/2025 academic year. As a LC state…
Stephen Tonge
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Stephen Tonge is an expert History teacher. As a leading Leaving Certificate textbook author, Stephen guides students through the intricacies of the syllabus with passion. As a past advisor to the State Examinations…
Ailbhe Nolan
With over 15 years experience, Ailbhe is a talented and passionate Irish teacher. This year, Ailbhe will be teaching Ordinary Level 4th Year and Higher Level 5th Year Irish. As a contributor and editor of several Junior Cycle and Leaving…