Meet the Teachers

Have a read about each of our teachers and look at the lovely portraits of them that have been done by students!

Príomhoide Jenny

Is mise Príomhoide Jenny. My work started here in June 2019 and its an exciting time to be involved. I'm delighted to be working with so many great teachers and students (as well as their parents). When I was a child I went to a school a bit like this one. There were boys and girls and people from lots of different backgrounds and religions learning together, it was great. I have taught for over 15 years in multi denomination & co-educational schools at primary & post primary level. I love teaching because I’m always learning something new about other people and myself.

Múinteoir Séamus

Hi, I am Múinteoir Séamus. I am extremely happy to be teaching in Ashbourne CNS. I have taught in the Community National School model for the previous eight years. It is a model and an ethos that I firmly believe in. I will offer the children a welcoming and inclusive classroom. A classroom that is full of discovery and learning. My favourite subjects to teach are PE, Maths, Gaeilge and History.

Múinteoir Eoin

Is mise Múinteoir Eoin and I am delighted to be the Junior Infants teacher at Ashbourne CNS. Our classroom is a positive, fun, and inclusive learning environment where every single child is made to feel both valued and welcomed. My favourite subjects to teach are English and Maths and I really like to see the children engaged in fun and exciting hands-on learning activities. “Play is a child’s work” This belief is the foundation of everything we do in our classroom.

Múinteoir Colleen

Is mise Múinteoir Colleen. I am so lucky to be working as the Support Teacher in Junior Infants. I am looking forward to working with all the amazing children in our class. I love making my lessons fun, positive and hands-on to help the children achieve the best learning outcomes!

Múinteoir Angela

Hi. I am Múinteoir Angela and I am lucky to be teaching Senior Infants this year. I have 25 years teaching experience and am looking forward to embracing the ethos of ACNS. Our classroom is always busy with lots of fun activities. Our underlying rules are 'kind hands', 'kind feet' and 'kind words'. Outside of school I am a referee for Ladies Gaelic Football and I hope to bring my love of football to the school.

Múinteoir Anna

Dia dhuit, I’m Múinteoir Anna and this is my 3rd year working in Ashbourne C.N.S. This year I am working alongside Múinteoir Angela as the Support Teacher for Senior Infants. I love my role as I get to work with the whole class but also have lots of fun working with small groups of children throughout the day. I adore bringing lots of fun, hands on ways to engage learning within our classroom and working with the children to reach their full potential.

Múinteoir Cian

Dia dhuit, is mise Múinteoir Cian. I'm happy to say that I'm the first class teacher here in Ashbourne C.N.S. I will make sure to create a fun, engaging and inclusive learning environment for all the children. Two of my favourite subjects to teach are Maths and SESE as they are hands-on and the children interact with their learning. I like to play Gaelic football and hurling and my favourite football team is Manchester United.

Múinteoir Niamh

Is mise Múinteoir Niamh. I am new to Ashbourne CNS this year and love being in Rang a Dó. This summer I returned from New York after teaching there for twenty years. I was particularly eager to work at ACNS because of the school’s mission. It is important to me to teach at a school that embraces diversity, creativity and individuality and values social emotional development as much as academic success. In the classroom I love reading, nature shares, and having in depth discussions during GMGY. I am really enjoying getting to know all the second class children and look forward to spending the year together.

Múinteoir Geraldine

Is mise Múinteoir Geraldine and I am very proud to teach the wonderful students of Second Class. This is my first year working in Ashbourne Community National School but I feel right at home already! I bring with me over fifteen year’s teaching experience, working in two large schools in County Dublin. The 4 C’s that underpin the values of our school – care, collaboration, creativity and courage are values that I connect very strongly with. In our classroom we endeavour to create a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect and consideration that will enable all students to develop both academically and socially within the ethos of Ashbourne CNS.

Múinteoir Sadhbh

Haigh a chairde! Is mise Múinteoir Sadhbh. I am delighted to be teaching 3rd Class again this year. I really enjoy teaching here at Ashbourne CNS, as there is such a welcome and inclusive environment. It is a school where all pupils are represented and valued, and a place that everybody belongs. My favourite subjects to teach are Maths, Gaeilge and Art. I am really looking forward to the rest of the year filled with lots of fun and interesting learning.

Múinteoir Mick

Hello, I am Múinteoir Mick. This is my first year teaching in Ashbourne CNS after four years teaching in London and I am so lucky to have a wonderful 4th class. I love having fun in class and my favourite lessons are PE, science and history. Outside school I play rugby for Boyne RFC and love photography and art. I love being a part of ACNS as everyone is welcome and respected which I think is such a wonderful reflection of the people we have here.

Múinteoir Rebecca

Dia dhaoibh go léir! Is mise Múinteoir Rebecca and I am delighted to be teaching 5th class this year. I love teaching in Ashbourne CNS, because each child is welcomed, included and encouraged to reach their full potential. I believe in encouraging my pupils to give their best effort, and to recognize the improvements they make in their learning, because learning is a life-long journey! In school, I love teaching Art, Music, Maths and English. Our classroom is full of laughter, learning and fun!

Múinteoir Muireann

Dia Duit! Is mise Múinteoir Muireann. I am the Support Teacher for Fifth and Sixth classes. I teach pupils with specific learning needs to help them achieve their individual goals. I am passionate about Special Education and love witnessing children progressing in their own individual ways. This is what makes my job so satisfying. The subjects that I like teaching are English, Maths and SESE.

Múinteoir Christina

Is mise Múinteoir Christina. I am the sixth class teacher! This is my first year teaching in Ashbourne Community National School and in the CNS model. I am looking forward to a year full of fun and learning as the children prepare for their transition into secondary school. I like to incorporate fun, games and active learning into my classroom environment. I really enjoy teaching English and Gaeilge and love to study and read interesting novels with my class!

At Ashbourne CNS we have some wonderful Special Needs Assistants who play an important role in assisting our Teachers in supporting pupils with additional needs. Have a read about each of our SNA’s below, our talented pupils have created their portraits!

Trish

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Vivienne

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Lavinia

Hello, I'm Lavinia and this is my second year working as an SNA at Ashbourne CNS. Prior to joining ACNS I worked for 5 years as a preschool teacher. My role here is to encourage, support and assist all the children I work closely with. The role, the children and the school make me smile everyday!

Allison

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Alongside our dedicated teaching staff and SNA’s and at the hub of activity here is ACNS is our fantastic School Secretary Lisa.
You’ll find Lisa in the office, always ready with a welcome and a warm smile…

Lisa

Hi, I am Lisa and I joined Ashbourne CNS as school secretary in October 2022. This is a new role for me, having spent almost 20 years working in the financial services industry. It is exciting to be part of a school that has its own unique ethos and vision which celebrates diversity and inclusion. I look forward to working alongside a wonderful team of talented and dedicated teachers and getting to know the great children who attend the school. Outside of school I love spending time with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy watching sport of all kinds, listening to music, reading, walking and running.

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