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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
Nurture Room Teacher
Cathy had the joy and privilege of teaching every group of junior infants in our school so far and she loves her job. This year she will take up the Nurture Teacher role!! Cathy 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.
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Jennifer Hanratty
SET Teacher
Jennifer has worked in Franner for 17 years and we are delighted to welcome her back from Career break. Jen brings an infectious enthusiasm and positivity to our school!
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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!
Rachael
SET teacher
Rachael has returned to Franner after 3 years in Australia!! We are delighted to have her back and she will be working with our 1st and 2nd classes this year.
Caithlin
Junior Infants
Caithlin is our Junior Infants teacher this year. She is really looking forward to working with our youngest children. 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
3rd Class 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
1st Class Teacher
Maureen is taking care of our 1st class students this year. and is really looking forward to it! Maureen is a big Arsenal fan and loyal follower of the girls in green too!!!
Megan
SNA
Megan has recently joined the SNA team as a job share partner with Orlagh. Megan is from our local community and loves being a part of the Franner community!
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
5th Class Teacher
This is Alice's 3rd 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.
Leanne
S.N.A.
Leanne joins her sister Rosaleen on our SNA staff. She works in our AS1 class and loves the children she looks after! Leanne is very talented artist and loves being part of the Franner family!!
Maebh Ryan
4th Class Teacher
Maebh is in her second year in Franner. Maebh hails from Co Limerick and is a big hurling fan! Maebh loves to travel and has spent time 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 2Teacher
Claire is from Cork and has recently joined Franner after spending a number of years in Dubai. She is really loves working in our school and exploring Dublin city! Claire is a very talented musician!!
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