Joanne is a graduate of The University of Limerick, where she studied Leadership for Inclusion. Following eight years as a Special Education Primary Teacher and twelve years managing & teaching in the Early Education Department of a designated disadvantaged primary school, Joanne's current role as an Inclusion Coordinator facilitates the educational needs of children of all ages through Irish government initiatives such as The Access & Inclusion Model, ensuring that children reach their full potential while on their learning journey. While working with the community, Joanne gained an insight into Inclusive Practice, as well as obtaining a BA (hons) in Business Management, a BA (hons) in Early Education and a Postgraduate in Further Education Teaching & Learning. Joanne commenced delivering the QQI level 5 Special Needs Assisting programme here in 2021 and her favourite element is ensuring that learning is a positive experience for everyone.
Sign Language
Derval Lawless
My name is Derval Lawless and I am the Irish Sign Language course tutor. I provide Irish Sign Language to many schools and organisations. The course is set up to help you communicate with Deaf and Hard of hearing people in Ireland. Over the 10 weeks I will cover the following topics - The Alphabet, Greetings, Family, Numbers, Clothes, Hobbies, Food & Drink. At the end of this 10-week course, you will be able to have a basic conversation with the deaf and hard of hearing in your community. I have been involved with the Deaf community since 2010. I love providing Irish Sign Language Classes and my clients range from 6 months of age to over 70 years of age.
The course tutor is Henry Sheehan. Henry is a highly experienced tutor and is currently employed as a Director in a Law firm with responsibility for several support services. He has a wealth of industry experience in Financial Services, Retail, Private Health Care, Public Sector, Telecommunications, Software and the Legal sector and has worked as an associate lecturer and trainer with a number of colleges and professional bodies for the past twenty years. Henry holds a BBS in Procurement and Supply Chain, is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering and holds a certificate in Training and Development (HETAC Level 6). Has a Level 7 from NQAI in Health and Safety and holds a Level 9 in Education and Training. He is passionate about his subject matter and is most approachable and uses a wide range of techniques to enhance learner interest.
Crochet Tara Kelly
The tutor Terry Kelly has been crocheting from a very young age. Terry tutors in Crumlin VEC and has been tutoring crochet in Palmerstown Community school since 2018. She looks forward to welcoming you to her class in September.