David Connolly

David Connolly is an English teacher with more than 7 years’ experience. David is also the Head of Extra-Curricular activities in the Institute, overseeing the introduction and delivery of over 20 hours of events each week ranging from Robotics to

Patricia Crowley

Patricia Crowley teaches the new Leaving Cert Art course. She has over 30 years teaching experience. As well as preparing students for the written exam in Visual Studies, she also supports students with their Art practical course work.   Patricia’s

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.

Begoña de la Fuente

Begoña is a native Spanish speaker with over 30 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. Enda considers interactive, student involved classes as the best approach to learning, and has compiled very effective

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

With over 25 years’ experience, Nicky Dowling joined The Institute of Education in September 2023, as a teacher of French & German. She is also Tutor for 5th Years, where she supports students throughout the academic year, helping them settle

Róisín Doyle

Róisín Doyle has a degree in Environmental Science from which she graduated as valedictorian (highest score in the class). Following a period of employment in the pharmaceutical industry, Roisin completed her PGDE at University College Dublin with first class honors.

David Enright

David Enright has over 20 years’ experience teaching Leaving Certificate English and knows what it takes to achieve success. Through this experience he has gained an in-depth understanding of the higher-level curriculum. He will be teaching 6th year Leaving Certificate