Rachel is currently teaching Business, Geography and Maths. She studied an Honours B.A. degree in Business Management and Geography in Maynooth University and then went on to complete her PME in DCU.

Rachel has a keen interest in using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning and inclusion. She completed her thesis on how digital technologies can promote student learning. She has a passion for her subjects and aims to bring topics to life in the classroom for all students.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys swimming. Having worked as a beach lifeguard on many Dublin beaches, Rachel has learned the importance of water safety and now volunteers to teach water safety with Water Safety Ireland and is an active member of the Boyne Fishermen Rescue and Recovery Service. When she is not swimming Rachel can be found walking her dog or hiking.

Ciara is a Spanish and Irish teacher. She studied Irish and Spanish in DCU. Ciara has shown a massive interest in languages from a young age. Ciara attended the Gaeltacht for 6 years in Coláiste Árainn Mhóir in Donegal. She also took part in 3 Spanish exchanges in which she lived in Spain each summer for a period of time. She is hoping to enlighten the students by spreading the love that she has for these languages and is eager to open every opportunity for the students. Ciara ensures that her classroom is a place in which all students feel safe, enthusiastic and driven whilst enjoying learning languages. 

Ciara enjoys attending the gym and also participating in yoga classes. She also enjoys going on long walks and reading interesting books. She is delighted to be a part of the team here in Belmayne ETSS.