Brian Gregan

Brian Gregan is our Leaving Cert Physical Education teacher & has been here at The Institute for 5 years. He is a professional 400m sprinter, eight-time national 400m championship title holder, European Medalist and has represented Ireland at five World

Adam Goodwin

Adam Goodwin is a dedicated and energetic teacher of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Applied Mathematics. He studied at University College Dublin, completing both his undergraduate and Master’s degrees with First Class Honours. His Master’s thesis focused on the types and

Dr. Rachel Harding

 Dr Rachel Harding is a lecturer in the School of Transport & Civil Engineering Technological University Dublin and delivers Physics Practicals in The Institute of Education. Rachel is also a member of the RDS Science and Technology committee. Her PhD

Catriona Hendry

Catriona Hendry teaches Agricultural Science and has vast experience delivering both the theory and laboratory components of the curriculum. She also teaches our Biology and Agricultural Science practicals. Popular with students, she has a great rapport with them and enjoys

Conor Leech

Conor is an experienced Agricultural Science teacher with a lifelong connection to farming, having grown up and worked on farms from an early age. This practical background informs his teaching approach, allowing him to bridge theory with real-world application. Over

Tara Lyons

Tara has been teaching Higher Level Chemistry at The Institute of Education since 2001. During this time many of her students have achieved excellent results with one of her students receiving the highest grade in Chemistry in Ireland …

Deirdre Kelly

Deirdre Kelly joined The Institute of Education in August 2023 as head of the Pastoral, Guidance and Safeguarding team. Deirdre is a teacher of Biology, Maths and Science and works with the State Examinations Commission as a Leaving Certificate Biology

Claire O’Brien

Claire O’Brien is an experienced Science and Maths teacher with nearly 15 years of classroom experience, teaching Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Science to Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Science Education as