Neasa Ní Chonluain appointed deputy principal at Coláiste Chú Chulainn Dundalk
Long-serving teacher and school leader joined Coláiste Chú Chulainn in 2014
Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) have announced the appointment of Ms. Neasa Ní Chonluain, as Deputy Principal at Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Dundalk.
Neasa joins the senior leadership team of Mr. Thomas Sharkey, Principal, Ms. Niamh O’ Neill, Deputy Principal and Mr. Gavin Byrne, Deputy Principal.
Neasa joined the staff of Coláiste Chú Chulainn in 2014 as a teacher of Gaeilge and German. During her time in Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Neasa also held the posts of Assistant Principal and Guidance Counsellor at the school.
Neasa holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling from Maynooth University, a Higher Diploma in Education from Trinity College, Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College, Dublin.
In a statement LMETB said: “Bringing a wealth of experience to the post, Neasa has an extensive range of experience in the areas of Curriculum Development, Subject Planning and Review, student and staff wellbeing, academic tracking and monitoring, student leadership and peer mentoring, school self - evaluation and supporting Inclusion and Diversity across the curriculum.
“Neasa has also played an active role in the promotion of co-curricular and extra – curricular activities at the school including promotion of the Irish language among the whole school community through various activities including Seachtain na Gaeilge, co-ordination of Gaeltacht Scholarships, Gaeilge Club and debating and public speaking through the medium of Irish. Neasa looks forward to continuing working in these areas across the school.”
Speaking about her appointment Neasa states that ‘I am delighted to be appointed as Deputy Principal at Coláiste Chú Chulainn. I look forward to working collaboratively with the school’s leadership team and all school stakeholders to support and promote a positive, inclusive and progressive learning environment for all students.
“Having joined the school in its inaugural year, I have witnessed its growth and development and remain deeply committed to supporting its continued progress and success.”