Amy McDonnell

Music & Geography teacher. AP1 Assistant Director of Adult Education. Musician. PDSL 21/22. Lover of travelling and good conversation.

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The most courageous students! Go team Marino ⁦@MarinoCollege⁩ ⁦@CityofDublinETB⁩ https://t.co/8Ol4rpvk97

[City of Dublin Regional Youthreach @RegionalCdetbYR]

My education snobbery vanished when I saw my brother struggle, then thrive (in youthreach) https://t.co/UNFgkTa13I via @IrishTimes #weareyouthreach @CityofDublinETB @ballyfermotyou1 @BallymunY @YouthreachTran1 @PSYouthreach @SOLASFET @ESF_Ireland

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Will Irish schools cope with an influx of Ukraine’s refugee children? https://t.co/prWOSOTxvj via @IrishTimes

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“Changes in leadership…need to be dealt with carefully and thoughtfully”(Moreno). Succession planning is critical in education for smooth transitions, benefiting everyone in the school community.
@patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

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Delighted this has come up as I feel it’s not discussed openly in life!Challenging our preferences, being open to think critically, building TRUST- we can learn how to become a fairer, empathic and transparent person. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

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Bernie Mayer’s “Paradox of Leadership” article has highlighted the importance of raising difficult issues, allowing space for conflict and for leaders to be exposed to uncomfortable disagreements! @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

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@patriciamannixm @niamhickey @misskmaye Great to see this happening in our education system- Perhaps some PDSL alumni would sign up to be mentor/mentee?! #leadership #pdsl

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@earls_pdsl @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @PDST_leadership Wow, fantastic Donal! It’s always a learning day even for experienced teachers!!!

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All leaders need to be able to engage in feedback and participate in courageous conversations! Such an important part of professional development @patriciamannixm @niamhickey #pdsl #leadership

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The Flock:Supporting Teachers Through Peer Feedback https://t.co/EkIbBgL88l. Schools should be looking at how we can integrate feedback & mentoring into our timetables! Such a great tool for our professional development @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

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Leading by example is the difference between saying, “You can do this” and “We can do this together.” @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

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“If you want to change the school culture, you got to change how you think, change how you speak and change how you act” Wise words from @patriciamannixm- school culture shapes and influences every aspect of how a school functions! #leadership #pdsl @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

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I urge all school employees to read this!We might have great holidays, but it’s difficult to leave a permanent job even when the culture is toxic. We must raise awareness and educate all leaders @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership
https://t.co/RlBx26Ui7Y

[Paul Treacy @muinteoirpaulyt]

There is a problem with bullying in Irish schools. Until staff cultures which allow bullying among staff are confronted we are not truly teaching our students how to communicate respectfully. We all need to challenge toxic work environments and support vulnerable members of staff

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A copy of The Dark Side of School Culture needs to be sent to every school in the country-raising awareness of workplace incivility, school culture and the impact on teacher wellbeing. My eyes are now truly opened @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE @niamhickey #pdsl #leadership

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“The art of conversation is being replaced dangerously by personal broadcasting” Julian Treasure’s TedTalk really resonates with me to put down the phone and consciously listen more. (Listen out for the Hidden choir!) @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[Leadership Unwrapped @LeaderUnwrapped]

Excited to announce that our introductory episode is now live 📢📢 Available on @anchor and @Spotify

https://t.co/m7sicSitzJ

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Everyday is a learning day! Reading 12 tips for conducting qualitative research interviews. Tip 7: Talk less and listen more. Glad we practised active listening last week in class during our novice coaching session @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl

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I wonder was this the mantra for the LA Rams last night? Raising self awareness through reflective thought, effective listening and looking at personal strengths and weaknesses…as Dr Butler mentioned “to draw out from within” @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl