Annette qualified originally as a nurse and subsequently trained and became a certified Reading Therapist. She is a trained Primary Movement Teacher, Sound Therapist, Adult Literacy Tutor and has also trained with the British Psychological Society. She is a mother of 5 teenagers with dyslexia and in her work Annette utilises both research-based and practical interventions.

http://www.thelearningclinic.ie

Based in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin, Conor’s research interests are in the areas of bully/victim problems among children and adults, psychology applied to educational policy and processes, and the need for a fully inclusive education environment for all children and young people (e.g., special educational needs, disability). Conor has a long track record of involvement in, and management of, collaborative research projects. Conor gained his Ph.D. in Psychology for his research exploring bully/victim problems among Northern Ireland’s school pupils.

https://conormcguckin.com/about

Dr Patricia McCarthy is a published expert in the area of disability in relation to student/learner experiences of participation in education and society. As a registered blind person, Patricia is an active advocate for people with disabilities, advising various governmental and civic society organisations. Patricia graduated with a PhD from Trinity College Dublin in 2014. Her thesis focused on the educational experiences and transition opportunities of vision impaired/blind young people. Patricia is a Visiting Research Fellow in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin where she is an active member of the research community.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patricia_Mccarthy2