Membership

Member of ATAI

ATAI (Art Teachers’ Association of Ireland) is one of Ireland’s longest established subject associations, founded in 1950. It represents art teachers nationally and works with educational bodies like the NCCA and SEC.

Certification

Member of Teaching Council

Being a member of a professional teaching organisation as a student teacher is important because it supports both professional development and classroom practice from an early stage.

Membership of Connect RP

Connect RP is an Irish education organisation that supports schools and educators in developing Restorative Practice (RP) a relationship-based approach to wellbeing, behaviour, communication, and school culture. Their focus is on helping schools build stronger, more connected learning communities through empathy, respect, accountability, and meaningful dialogue.

Membership and volunteer at VISUAL.

As a member and volunteer at VISUAL Carlow, I contribute to the delivery of its gallery and theatre programme while developing hands-on experience in cultural engagement. Volunteering in this setting has deepened my awareness of how art institutions can create or unintentionally reinforce gaps in access, confidence, and cultural belonging. This experience continues to influence my approach as an emerging educator committed to making art more welcoming for diverse audiences.

Membership of VAI

Visual Artists Ireland (VAI) is Ireland’s representative body for visual artists, founded in 1980 (originally the Sculptors’ Society of Ireland). It supports artists by providing advocacy, advice, training, information, and networking, and it represents artists’ interests at national and local levels.