Bridging Classrooms and Policy with Máirín Ní Chéileachair

Send a textMeet Máirín Ní Chéileachair, a passionate educator, influenced by family legacy and a community rich in scholastic virtues. In this inspiring conversation, she grants us an intimate look into the stepping stones that propelled her from a classroom teacher to an advocate within the INTO and NIPT, all while holding fast to her intrinsic zeal for education that flourished beyond the traditional learning environment.Navigating the labyrinth of education policy can be as challenging as it is crucial, and Máirín guides us through this terrain with the wisdom only a seasoned Principal and policy influencer could possess. Throughout this podcast episode, the dialogue turns to the silent reverberations of policy decisions within the walls of our schools, impacting those at the heart of education—our teachers and students. Máirín candidly discusses the balancing act between being an educator and an administrator, the essence of maintaining passion amidst increasing deskwork, and the stark realities of intertwining political aims with the true goals of education.Finally, we venture into the realm of the Irish language, where Máirín's love for Gaeilge blossomed into a commitment to its preservation and elevation in the educational system. Looking ahead, we celebrate the epochs of progress in teacher support and CPD, and the promise they hold for the emerging generation of Irish educators. Join us for an exploration of the stalwarts and the strides taken in a field that continues to evolve, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of dedicated educators like Máirín Ní Chéileachair. Don’t forget to like and subscribe, leave us a review and share it with colleagues and friends! Your feedback informs the show. You can follow us across our social media channels – Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook If you have any thoughts on our episodes, or suggestions for future topics, email Zita at [email protected] Or take a minute to give us your feedback: Listener Feedback Oh – and don’t forget to book that CPD – dwec.ie Teachers Themselves is a DWEC original, produced and created by Dublin West Education Centre produced by Zita Robinson.