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Ratheniska National School

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Our Staff

There are 12 full time teachers on staff including the Principal. There are 4 Special Needs Assistants and our school secretary, Mairead Griffin. We also employ a cleaner and a caretaker. Here is our list of this year’s staff and their primary roles in the running of the school.

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Ms. Dunne, Principal

Ms. Dunne has been Principal at Ratheniska since 1999. Ms. Dunne is an Administrative Principal.

 

Mrs. Stapleton, Deputy Principal

Mrs. Stapleton has worked at Ratheniska National School since 1982. Mrs Stapleton’s job involves teaching class and helping Ms. Dunne run the school.

 

Class Teachers:

Junior Infants: Mrs. Joan Dwyer
Senior Infants: Ms. Sarah Stapleton
First Class: Ms. Anne-Marie Hickey
Second Class: Mrs. Martha Dooley
Third Class: Ms. Katie Sugrue
Fourth Class: Mrs. Michelle O’Byrne
Fifth Class: Mr. Kevin O’Mahoney
Sixth Class: Mr. Brendan Conway

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Special Education Team:
Ms. Karen Fingleton
Ms Sandra Mulhall
Mr. Niall Fennelly
Ms. Jemma Lynch

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Special Needs Assistants:
Mrs. Margaret Greene
Mrs. Mairead Byrne
Mrs. Norah O’Sullivan
Mrs. Aine Sangrove

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School Secretary: Mrs. Mairead Griffin
School Cleaner: Mrs. Grace Bergin
School Caretaker: Mr. Pat Adams 

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Board of Management

The Board of Management manages the school on behalf of the Department of Education and the Patron (Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin) for the benefit of the students and their parents. The Board operates at all times in accordance with the policies determined by the Minister for Education and with due regard to the moral, religious and spiritual values of the Patron.

Current Board Members

Chairperson: Fr. Paddy Byrne

Secretary: Ms. Pauline Dunne

Treasurer: Mr. Chris Fingleton

Teacher Nominee: Ms. Michelle O’Byrne

Patron Nominee: Ms. Jacqui Crutchley

Parent  Nominee: Mr. Brendan O’Byrne

Parent  Nominee: Ms. Celine Cole

Community Nominee: Jimmy Morrin

Boards are appointed for a term of four years.