Primary School Principal - Doctorate in Education Graduate, MSEN, PGSEN. Part-time lecturer. Special and Inclusive Education. Learner voice.

Joined May 2019
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20 Mar 2025
Thrilled to share my 1st publication from my Doctoral thesis co-authored with Dr Laura Gormley. 'Gathering Autistic Children's Views on Their Educational Experiences: A Systematic Review of Methods' is published in Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
Was delighted to attend the launch of @DCU Centre of inclusive pedagogy thus evening. Excited to learn more about their research and projects.
🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the @DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers including; @MelAinscow @JoeTraversDCU @dervalmcd & @LW4rd. Details have been emailed to guests 🎉 @DCU_IoE @InclusionIre
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Thank you @MelAinscow for a fantastic keynote to launch the @DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy. Great to see so many of our wonderful EdD students and graduates there, including panellist @LW4rd @alangorman22 @annelooney @JoeTraversDCU @DaireKeogh
Replying to @MelAinscow
Impressive too to meet so many teachers and school leaders in Ireland who have completed the professional doctoral programme. England is falling behind in terms of investing in professional development @bphillipsonMP @EduFabians @FrankWNorris
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
Excellent session tonight Mel and a pleasure to meet you. Well done to all to organised and spoke on inclusion and inclusive practice. @aoifebren123 @JoeTraversDCU @LW4rd @dcu_incl_spe @DCU_IoE
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🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the @DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers including; @MelAinscow @JoeTraversDCU @dervalmcd & @LW4rd. Details have been emailed to guests 🎉 @DCU_IoE @InclusionIre
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Is it any wonder the stigma that Autistic people suffer when such dangerous misinformation is spouted in the Dáil? Never mind explaining the right language or facts but dog whistling to conspiracy theorists at Autistic people’s expense is below the belt @mattiemcgrathtd
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
📢Join us for the last RiPS of this semester today ⏰ 5pm online! Lisa Ward and @suzielearning will be sharing insights on how they crafted their contribution to knowledge/the field 📚 See you all there! Check your ✉️ for details @gillian_purcell @fiona_king_ @DCU_IoE

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Li5aW4rd retweeted
Check out the article by @LW4rd exploring experiences of autistic pupils who avail of dual provision. It highlights 2 preliminary findings from her ongoing research 👇 Yet another publication from @DCU_IoE_PGSR Annual Postgrad Research Unconference! zenodo.org/record/7224165#.Y…

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19 Oct 2022
Delighted to have an article based on my EdD research published.The article entitled “Exploring the experiences of Autistic Pupils who avail of dual provision in the Primary School setting” shares 2 preliminary findings from this ongoing research. zenodo.org/record/7224165#.Y…

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19 Oct 2022
Huge thank you to @fiona_king_ @gillian_purcell @DCU_IoE_PGSR @DCU_IoE @MauraColt @Paula_Flynn_ & Laura Gormley DCU
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30 May 2022
Yours truly on Love Island S8!!!
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11 May 2022
Delighted to be able to listen to @Julie_Ann_8 share her research journey on choosing a mixed methods approach in exploring Teacher Resilience in the face of Systemic Changes in Education. Very excited to see the outcomes of this research! #DCUunconfPGR22
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
Delighted to be able to listen to @LW4rd share her research journey on eliminating barriers and actively involving pupils with autism in decision making at primary school level. Reminding us to think creatively and involve the learners at each step of the way. #DCUunconfPGR22
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11 May 2022
Excited to be presenting my research later today at the @DCU_IoE_PGSR Unconference . My presentation will focus on exploring the lived experience of autistic pupils who avail of dual provision #DCUunconfPGR22
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
Registrations are still open for the @DCU_IoE_PGSR Unconference. I will be presenting on the topic of Teacher Resilience focusing on the methodology strand. Looking forward to hearing all the presentations tomorrow. #DCUunconfPGR22
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Li5aW4rd retweeted
The curtains are closing on what has been an amazing Postgraduate Unconference @DCU_IoE. Thank you everybody for your presentations, participation, shared knowledge, encouragement and support. The first of many no doubt! #DCUunconfPGR
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