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A Hive of Learning in the Heart of the City
Our Staff
In Francis Street School we place huge importance on positive relationships with the students we teach, with their families and with the wider community. This is all made possible by our skilled and caring staff.
Our Teachers & SNAs
Conor
Principal
Conor is the school's principal and has worked in Francis Street for many years. Conor has a love for sport and has passed this passion on to a great many students during his time here.
Avril
Deputy Principal
Avril is the school's Deputy Principal as well as a member of the special education team this year. Avril is heavily involved in the Erasmus+ programme for our school and beyond. Avril loves to travel and enjoys spending time with her family
Cathy
Junior Infants
Cathy had the joy and privilege of teaching every group of junior infants in our school so far and she loves her job. Cathy is loves music, is a big Liverpool fan and she is loved by all her Franner family!
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Jordana
AS Class Teacher
Dana is our AS 1 teacher and she cares deeply about the children in her care. She has built special relationships with many families over her time in Franner.
Lorraine
S.N.A.
Lorraine brings a deep knowledge and understanding of the students of Francis Street School to her work having had a son who attended the school herself. Lorraine loves nothing more than working on projects of her first love, art.
Maebh
Senior Inf Teacher
Maebh is teaching senior infants this year and has created a beautiful mural in the infant classroom. She is not only a talented artist but also an amazing piano player! Outside of school she loves spending time with her family!!
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Orlagh
S.N.A.
Orlagh loves to be involved in everything that is going on in the school and with the boys & girls. Orlagh is also a talented artist and collaborated with Molly to create an amazing mural on our yard.
Enda
5th Class Teacher
Enda is new to Franner and is our 5th class teacher. He comes from County Donegal. He loves sport, music and surfing! Enda is a very talented banjo player!
Vanessa SNA
Vanessa is an SNA in our AS class. She loves working with the children in Franner and brings smiles and happiness to our school every day! Outside of school Vanessa loves spending time with her family!
Aileen
HSCL
Aileen will be in the role of HSCL from this year. Aileen has endless energy and looks forward to working closely with parents and families. She has interests in Science and ICT as well as film-making.
Caitlin
3rd CLASS
Caitlin is our 3rd Class teacher. She is from Wexford, loves teaching in Franner and is a very talented hip hop dancer!
David SET Teacher
After many years as a class teacher David will now use his experience to support classes across the school. David brings his wide interests in sport, music and performance to his teaching in Francis Street School. He is deeply passionate about the work his does and this is reflected in the dedication he shows to the students he teaches.
Julie
SET Teacher
Julie is one of a kind, a really special person who wants the best for everyone around her. Julie heads the work of Green Schools and environmental awareness across the entire school. This work has been rewarded with the achievement of multiple Green Flags! Julie's great passions are her lovely family and running!!!
Maureen
6th Class Teacher
Maureen is taking care of our 6th class students this year. She knows these lads really well having taught them in 2nd and 4th class. Maureen is a big Arsenal fan and loyal follower of the girls in green too!!!
Niamh
SET Teacher
Niamh is our SET Teacher for 1st & 2nd class and loves every minute she spends working with the boys and her colleagues. In her spare time, Niamh enjoys spending time with her family and swimming in the sea.
Pól SET Teacher
Pól will work as part of the school's SET team this year. Pól is a talented musician and music teacher. His talent mixed with his deep sense of care has helped students grow in confidence through musical performance. He also loves spending time with his dog Roman!
Jackie SNA
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Jackie works in our AS class. She is a Liberties lady and loves to work in her own community. ​​She is always smiling and real team player.
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Sharon
HSCL Teacher
Sharon is working in Home School this year. She is a very important member of our team and brings lots of smiles to everyone's faces. Not only does she love hiking but she is also and incredible singer and a member of a very talented choir group.
Alice
1st Class Teacher
This is Alice's 2nd year teaching in Franner. She is from beautiful Donegal. Alice has loved her time so far in Franner. Alice is very talented musician and she loves to travel!!
Catherine
School Secretary
Catherine has been the school secretary in Francis St School for over 25 years. Both of her sons have attended Franner as did her brother. Catherine loves reading, going for walks and her family are her world.
Esther
S.N.A.
Esther lists literature and the arts among her loves. She also loves her work in Francis Street School, enjoying the special care her position allows her to share with the students.
Maebh Ryan
4th Class Teacher
Maebh is a new member of staff this year from Co Limerick. Maebh is a big hurling fan and recently returned from volunteering in Uganda!!
Molly
2nd Class Teacher
Molly hails from the Liberties and has care and respect for each and every student that she works with. Molly also has a deep love and respect for the Irish language and culture.
Nicola
S.N.A.
Nicola seems to possess endless levels of energy in her work whether it is working to support students or playing yard-games at break-time. Nicola includes volunteering with the Scouts among her pastimes which futher displays her kind and giving nature.
Rosaleen
S.N.A.
Rosaleen works in one of our ASD classes. She loves the boys dearly...and they love her. Rosaleen is a local scout leader and is a very active in community work in her area. Rosie is an avid runner and her first marathon is on the horizon!
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Steven Masterson
SNA
Steven has worked in Franner for a number of years now and we are lucky to have him. He is not only an kind and caring SNA but also a remarkable musical director and has given Franner pupils wonderful opportunities to explore the creative arts!
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Claire
AS Teacher
Claire is from Cork and has recently joined Franner after spending a number of years in Dubai. She is really looking forward to working in our school and to exploring DUblin city!
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