Teachers Themselves

About Teachers Themselves

"Teachers Themselves" is a new, engaging podcast designed specifically for educators in Ireland. Whether you're a seasoned teacher looking to enhance your teaching practices, or a new educator seeking guidance and inspiration, "Teachers Themselves" provides a platform for professional growth and fosters a community of educators who are keen to learn. Join us as we explore the art and science of teaching, inspire each other, and shape the future of education, one episode at a time. Hosted by DWESC Director, Ultan Mac Mathúna, and featuring insightful guest speakers, all educators themselves, this podcast offers conversational episodes focused on sharing teaching experiences, exploring shared values in education, and fostering a community of passionate educators. Tune in to "Teachers Themselves" and unlock your full potential as an educator. Together, let's empower ourselves and our students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. “No written word, no spoken plea, can teach our youth what they should be, nor all the books on all the shelves, it’s what the teachers are themselves.” John Wooden Teachers Themselves is a DWESC original, produced and created by Dublin West Education Support Centre and produced by Zita Robinson.

Publisher

Dublin West Education Support Centre

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2023

Latest episode

30 May 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2025

   Paying It Forward with Kathryn Corbett

   Kathryn Corbett, school principal, discusses her career journey and the development of the Women In Learning & Leadership Network in Ireland, in an interview.

2. 

   23 May 2025

   David Gough: Leading with Love and Respect

   GAA referee and school Principal David Gough shares with Ultan how his upbringing shaped his values of respect and equality, which underpin his officiating and educational leadership in this interview.

3. 

   16 May 2025

   Scoring Touchdowns with Ciarán Donnelly

   Send us a text Join us for episode three of Season 4 in conversation with Ciarán Donnelly, a primary teacher who thinks outside the box. Ciarán is a forward-thinking and imaginative educator who embraces innovation and fosters a dynamic learning environment. And it was these particular traits that saw Ciarán lead his students at Green Lanes National School, to enter, compete and become, Ireland's first international NFL flag football champions and win an all-expenses-paid trip to Orlando, Flo...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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