Kenneth Kerins
Kenneth Kerins is the founder of Education Interview Hub. He is currently principal of St. Ninnidh's Primary School, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh. He previously served for 8 years as principal of St. Brigid's National School, Redhills, Co. Cavan. This is a mainstream primary school with special classes for children with Autism.
Kenneth received his Bachelor of Education from St. Patrick's College (DCU). He also holds a Masters in Teaching & Learning, a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs and studied on an advanced Diploma in Law & Education.
Kenneth has previously worked with the Department of Education as a mentor, facilitator and an associate for the National Induction Programme for Teachers. In this role he advised and supported schools with induction of newly qualified teachers. He has worked as a research supervisor to 3rd level Masters students in the areas of teaching and learning since 2012. Kenneth delivers formal professional development support to newly appointed principals as a member of the Centre for School Leadership on behalf of the Department of Education.
Kenneth is the principal of a HP Hero school. He is a member of the Global HP K12 Advisory Council which is led by Hewlett Packards Worldwide Education team. He is also Digital Schools Award Validator & Ambassador with Hewlett Packard.
John Murtagh
John Murtagh is principal of St. Olaf’s N.S., Balally, Dundrum, Dublin. This is a large, urban, vertical school with 530 pupils. Previously, John served as principal in a DEIS Band 1 school - Our Lady of the Wayside N.S., Bluebell, Dublin.
John received his Bachelor of Education from St.Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. Following this, he completed a Masters in Educational Leadership in The Institute of Education, DCU where he was awarded The Mark Morgan award for obtaining the Highest overall Grade in the Masters of Education programme. John works as a part-time lecturer in DCU; as a research supervisor to 3rd level Masters students in the areas of both teaching and learning and parental involvement in schools since 2017. In 2020, John became an associate with Education Interview Hub. He focusses on supporting Newly Qualified Teachers when applying for jobs and preparing for interviews as well assisting those applying for promoted posts including Deputy Principal and Principalship.
John is a member of the Global HP K12 Advisory Council which is led by Hewlett Packards Worldwide Education team.
Kelsey Maguire
Kelsey Maguire is Deputy Principal at St. Brigid's National School, Redhills, Co. Cavan. This is a mainstream primary school with special classes for children with Autism. Kelsey received her Bachelor of Education from St. Patrick's College (DCU). She also holds a Masters of Education from Ulster University. Kelsey is the Special Education coordinator in her school and oversees teaching and learning in the school's 3 special classes. In 2018, Kelsey became an associate with Education Interview Hub, focusing on supporting Special Needs Assistants when applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. In 2020, she conducted an investigation into the current practices relating to well-being and mental health education in Irish primary schools.
Gary Kenny
Gary Kenny is Deputy Principal of Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, Co.Longford, a Catholic Voluntary Secondary School with 682 students. He has been in this position since September 2017. He has a Bachelor of Humanities (History and Geography) from St.Patrick's College, Drumcondra, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Wales, Aberstywth and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management from NUI Maynooth. He has keen interest in the use of Digital Technology in Education and last year he was involved in the Forbairt programme with the PDST where his school focused on increasing the student voice at parent teacher meetings.
David McCague
David McCague is a post-primary principal at St. Macartan's College, Mullamurphy, Co. Monaghan. He previously served as principal of St. Bricin's Vocational School, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. St. Bricin's is a mainstream school with special classes for children with Autism. Prior to this appointment David served as the Director of Monaghan Education Centre. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Ard Dioplóma san Oideachas from NUI Galway and has completed a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management with University of Ulster . He has extensive coaching and leadership development experience. At present Davd is the Chairperson of E.S.C.I. (Education Support Centres of Ireland).
Jennifer Kelly
Jennifer Kelly is Deputy Principal of St. Joseph's Secondary School, Drogheda, County Louth, a Catholic Voluntary Secondary school with 842 students. She has a Bachelor of Humanities (English and Human Development) from St. Patrick's College Drumcondra, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the National College of Ireland, a Higher Diploma in Education from Maynooth University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs from the Church of Ireland College of Education and a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (Toraíocht) from Maynooth University. She is also currently pursuing a Masters in Management in Education from Waterford IT. Jennifer has a range of experience in all aspects of school life including Special Educational Needs and SSE and has worked as an associate with the JCT in the area of Whole School Development. She has a keen interest in Teaching and Learning and in improving collaborative practice in secondary schools and is currently involved with the PDST Forbairt programme, where her school is focusing on teacher mentoring and coaching.