Teachers Themselves

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. 

Latest Episode

Paying It Forward with Kathryn Corbett (30.05.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • David Gough: Leading with Love and Respect 23.05.2025
  • Scoring Touchdowns with Ciarán Donnelly 16.05.2025
  • Beyond the Diagnosis: Annette Nash & Finding Strength in Neurodiversity 09.05.2025
  • All-Star Teaching with Ciarán Kilkenny 02.05.2025
  • Richie Walsh on Building Educational Communities through Restorative Practice 27.11.2024
  • Dr. Gerard McHugh: Reflecting on Education's Past, Present, and Future 20.11.2024
  • Transforming Classroom Literacy with Lyn Stone 13.11.2024
  • Cultivating Positive Schools: Jacinta Kitt on Hope, Relationships, and Leadership 06.11.2024
  • Leading with Heart: Helena Trench on Building Inclusive School Communities 30.10.2024
  • Values Rich Environments with Dr Séamus Conboy 23.10.2024
  • Teacher and Trailblazer: A Conversation with Áine Hyland Part 2 17.04.2024
  • Teacher and Trailblazer: A Conversation with Áine Hyland Part 1 17.04.2024
  • Dermot Looney: Serving the Community – Inside and Outside of School 10.04.2024
  • Educational Alchemy: How the Arts and Extra-Curriculars Can Enrich Learning with Cormac O'Farrell 03.04.2024
  • Áine Lynch: Shaping Education Through Parent-Teacher Partnerships 27.03.2024
  • Bridging Classrooms and Policy with Máirín Ní Chéileachair 20.03.2024
  • Believing in Yourself - An Educational Odyssey with Finbarr Hurley 13.03.2024
  • John William's Top Tips for CPD 09.10.2023
  • The Transformative Power of Teaching: John Williams on Professional Growth 09.10.2023
  • Magdalena Landziak's Top Tips for CPD for SNAs 02.10.2023

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