Supporting a Child with a Serious illness in Your Primary Classroom

Facilitator Bio

Angela Cummins is a primary teacher with over 20 years’ experience working in DEIS Band 1 and special school settings. She currently teaches in a DEIS Band 1 primary school in Cherry Orchard and serves on the Board of Management. Angela holds a Master’s degree in Education from Maynooth University, a Master’s degree in Autism from Dublin City University, and a Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership. She guest lectures in Maynooth University and delivers professional learning webinars for Dublin West Education Centre. Angela is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Dublin City University while teaching full time. She is also a volunteer with Barretstown in Ballymore Eustace