Learn about out passionate and qualified team of teachers.
Stephen is the founder of Primary School Online and is a Primary School Principal in South Tipperary. This year he presented at the European Conference of Education and in 2020 published an article in the International Journal of Cross Disciplinary Subjects in Education. He is responsible for designing all our classes here at Primary School Online.
Katie is our 5th Class Group Grinds Maths Teacher. She is an acting Assistant Principal II, with duties in the areas of IT, Mathematics and Science. She recently completed the Master of Education (Research in Practice) in Maynooth University (2022), focusing on enhancing Wellbeing Education in the Primary School Setting. She is a digital contributor to Starcamp Summer Camps online portal, and has experience in training staff and writing drama scripts.
Katie runs our 5th Class Maths Group Grinds.
Claire is our 6th Class Group Grinds Maths teacher. Claire employs numerous modern teaching methodologies and is the co-coordinator of her school's STEM team which was one of 30 schools in Ireland to receive a Badge of Excellence for STEM Awareness from Science Foundation Ireland. She has completed a Masters degree in Trinity College titled 'Technology and Learning'. The course focused on technology-mediated transformative learning experiences and involved instructional design, collaboration and critical reflection. In 2017, she was awarded the inaugural 'Bianca Ní Ghrógain' award from the Computers in Education Society of Ireland which recognised her innovation in classroom practices.
Claire runs our 6th Class Maths Group Grinds.
Jenna is a fully qualified primary school teacher. She has worked across all levels in the primary school system from special education classes to her current position as a classroom teacher. Jenna is outgoing and energetic. Having thought in schools and having conducted her own personal maths grinds she has the tools to help any student.
Maria is a fully qualified primary school teacher. She has been conducting grinds for a number of years and consequently has the tools to teach any student. She instils confidence into her students, brings energy to her classes and brings the subject to life.
Rowanis a qualified Irish primary school teacher. Rowan achieved outstanding feedback for his teaching practice experiences while in college and has been a huge hit with our students this year. He is an excellent goalkeeper and his Rowan is excellent at motivating pupils and his knowledge of modern learning methodologies allows him to create engaging and enjoyable lessons for pupils.
Patrick is a fully qualified primary school teacher. He is a keen hurler and brings a team approach to his lessons. He is an expert at problem-solving and teaches pupils a number of helpful strategies that they can employ to solve any difficult word problems that they encounter. Patrick’s calm and confident approach to maths really puts students at ease and helps them excel in a supportive and engaging environment.
