Position – Principal and 5th & 6th Class Teacher
Favourite thing about working in the school– Getting to work with with such wonderful pupils, seeing them grow into incredible young people.
Favourite subject – Gaeilge & Drama
Favourite Hobby – Horse Riding
Alternative Job – Professional Horse Rider or Actor, both very different but both huge passions of mine.
Fun Fact – My best friend has 4 legs, is chestnut and has a white blaze, goes by the name Donald !!
Position: Special Education Teacher
Favourite thing about working in Whitegate NS: The lovely children and staff. There is always a lovely buzz around the school.
Favourite subject: PE and Maths
Favourite hobby:– CrossFit and weightlifting
Alternative job: I’ve had many jobs over the years including working in banking, sales, recruitment and health and fitness. I think I have found my dream job!
Fun Fact: I worked as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist for 7 years.
Name: Sarah Downes
Position – Junior & Senior Infant Teacher
Position: Deputy Principal Special Education Teacher
Favourite thing about working in Whitegate NS: it is a really special community. The children are very special and it is always fun coming to work every day. There is a real ethos of respect in the school environment with a very supportive Parent’s Community.
Favourite Subject: Maths and Art.
Favourite Hobby: Cycling Alternative Job: To return working for The Jack and Jill Foundation or to own my own Coffee Shop!
Fun Fact: I completed the Race Around Ireland and also have an All Ireland Medal for Duathlon.
Position: Special Needs Assistant
Favourite thing about working in Whitegate NS: I love working with the children, helping them to reach their full potential.
Favourite subject: Gaeilge & Maths
Favourite hobby: Watching all sports, especially Hurling
Alternative job: I love my job but maybe something in the fashion industry
Fun Fact – I have a Silver All Ireland Team medal for Cross Country Running.
Position: SNA – Working in Whitegate National School school 17 years.
Position: Secretary
Favourite thing about the Whitegate NS is ‘Everything!’ We have a lovely school filled with beautiful people!
Favourite subject: Gaeilge and History
Favourite hobby: Coffee, tennis & walking my dog
Alternative job: Interior Design or antique dealer
Fun fact: My children attended Whitegate National School
Position: Language Support Teacher
Position: 1st and 2nd class teacher
Favourite thing about the school: Getting to work with wonderful colleagues and pupils in the school. It is such a special community where everyone looks out and cares for one another
Favourite subject: English
Favourite hobby: Reading
Alternative job: I couldn’t image doing anything else!
Fun fact: I love to travel!
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