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Its never too late for a new beginning ❤️🤞

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

To Every Teacher About to Begin Again…
There’s something sacred about this time of year.

The world doesn’t pause for it—but we do. We tidy up rooms, rework bulletin boards, restock our desk drawers with things no one else even notices… all for the sake of what’s coming. And what’s coming isn’t just students—it’s opportunity. It’s impact. It’s legacy.

And whether you feel ready or not, you’re about to become part of someone’s story again.

It might not be obvious at first. The kid who won’t look up. The one who sighs every time you speak. The one who walks in carrying a world you’ll never fully understand. But here’s the truth: your consistency will matter more than your content. Your tone will matter more than your title. And your presence will matter more than your perfection ever could.

Every year, I remind teachers of this: You are not the system. You are the exception to it.

You’re the one who turns test-takers into risk-takers. Who sees the child before the checklist. Who shows up—even when it feels like no one notices you do.

And if this year feels heavy, don’t forget—some kids are walking through your doors needing one adult to believe in them. Just one. Not because you have all the answers, but because you looked them in the eye and said, “I see something in you.” And meant it.

That’s the kind of teaching that outlasts standards. The kind that can’t be measured… but will never be forgotten.

So as you step into a new year, remember this:

You don’t need to be perfect. Just present.
You don’t need a magic lesson. Just a moment that makes a kid feel seen.
You don’t need to save the world. Just reach the one in front of you.

Because that’s how the world changes anyway.

Thank you—for everything you give to children who aren’t even your own. The world doesn’t thank you nearly enough. But I see you. And I’m grateful.

Let’s go make it count.

—Brad

[k_mc @K_0684]

@ppmcdermott1 Enjoy the celebrations x

[Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1]

Thanks to @ColumbCollege for asking me to present yesterday at the careers event in the Great Hall @UlsterUni. Speaking to students from my Alma Mater in my first public talk as a Professor was very special indeed.

[k_mc @K_0684]

Over the past 20 years of friendship, I’ve had the privilege of watching you @ppmcdermott1 work so hard and grow stronger with every step. Now all that dedication and determination has paid off – Professor Mc Dermott has such a nice ring to it! X

[Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1]

Thanks to my former supervisors for such kind words. I am delighted to have been promoted, this week, to Professor of Sociology @UlsterUni.

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Colleagues across our 5 campuses came together to celebrate & support #InternationalWomensDay.
This year's focus is to #AccelerateAction for gender equality; the campaign acknowledges strategies, resources & activity that can help make a positive impact on women's advancement.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Impact!

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

During educator @howie_hua's assessments, there's room for collaboration!

[Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1]

Looking forward to talking to students this week @mynwrc about our new BSc Sociology major/minor courses @ulsteruni starting Derry Sep '25.

-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology

Details at UCAS 👇
https://t.co/1BiBBeDOAe

[Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1]

Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof @fidelmaashe1 on this. Details at UCAS 👇

https://t.co/dObKmOPDvj

[Saul Staniforth @SaulStaniforth]

Susanna Reid: "[an MP] on £91,000 is allowed to use taxpayers cash to pay for their energy bills but a pensioner on £11,500 can't claim winter fuel allowance?" #GMB

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Best team wins!
https://t.co/gYi6tVl4mj

[k_mc @K_0684]

@PrairieRose1970 @BrittanyFerries We’re currently on the boat to roscoff from Ireland- been told engine problems but just circling in water at min

[k_mc @K_0684]

@RichGallagher1 45 minutes it took for us to get through 🤦‍♀️

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The teacher in the classroom is the difference maker!

[k_mc @K_0684]

@CollinRugg Sick to the stomach watching this 😢

[k_mc @K_0684]

@ppmcdermott1 Yes please! Done with this awful summer

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Ever considered becoming a classroom assistant? Children's Care, Learning & Development (Level 3 Diploma) available in 3 campuses and we have information sessions tomorrow-Tuesday 27th June
⬇️
LIMAVADY 2-3pm room D7
STRAND RD 12pm -1pm Tower room C514
STRABANE 10-11am room SH218

[Steven Porter @PuppySteve43]

I've learned people will forget what you said, they'll forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

[Ciarán @CiaranB19]

My future started here.

2013 zero to show for education at 28, no GCSEs.

2015 complete Access Course at NWRC

2018 First Class honours in Law.

2023 Senior Legal Associate.

[k_mc @K_0684]

@ppmcdermott1 My bestie 💙 #superproud x