Robbie Cronin

Robbie teaches Irish and Spanish and has worked for many years with the State Examinations Commission devising curricula and as an exam corrector. He was a member of the NCCA committees tasked with devising Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate courses.

Begona de la Fuente

Begoña is a native Spanish speaker with over 20 years experience of teaching Spanish. After obtaining her degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid she completed a course to specialise in Teaching Spanish as a

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

Hilary Dorgan

Hilary has over 30 years teaching experience and was previously the senior Maths teacher at Marian College in Ballsbridge. He was honoured with the Victor Graham Award 2010 for his contribution to Applied Mathematics in Ireland. Hilary brings enthusiasm, insight

Enda Dowd

Enda is a teacher of biology and chemistry. He has 12 years teaching experience and has also worked with the State Examinations Commission. In addition to his timetabled classes Enda provides additional support to his students in the form of

Michael Doran

Michael has been teaching History since 1994 and Geography since 1995 at The Institute of Education. His extensive experience also includes serving as an examiner for the Leaving Cert exams in both History and Geography, working closely with the State

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

Róisín Doyle

Róisín Doyle is a Biology teacher with a First Class Honours Degree and 15 years of teaching experience. Having worked with the State Examinations Commission and authored mock exam papers for Examcraft, she has a deep understanding of the Leaving

Maria Fenton

Maria Fenton is a Spanish teacher with 20 years’ experience.  She is the author of three Spanish textbooks: ¡Venga! Leaving Cert Spanish, Edco, 2020; ¿Qué pasa? 1 Junior Cycle Spanish, Edco 2017  and ¿Qué pasa? 2 Junior Cycle Spanish, Edco

Patrick Fitzsimons

Patrick Fitzsimons is a Spanish teacher at the Institute for 4th Year and 5th year. He also runs the French debating club and the 6th year French and Spanish language clubs. He holds a First Class Honours degree in French

Emma Grealy

Emma Grealy is an English teacher with over 15 years of experience. She has an in-depth understanding of the Irish State Examination process having acted as an Assistant Examiner for Junior Certificate English and Pre-Leaving Certificate English. Emma also has