Principal
Mr Moore
Vice Principal
Ms Grealy
I started teaching in St. David’s in 1993, I know that’s a long time ago! I was teaching in Jobstown, Tallaght before that. I am Deputy Principal of St. David’s N.S. and have a responsibility for Irish and Maths throughout the school. I have taught every year group, but I was the SET for Fifth and Sixth classes for seven years up till June 2024. I am now an Administrative Deputy Principal and as such more involved with the day to day running of the school. I am very privileged to be in this role and I really enjoy my interactions with all staff, pupils and parents. I am very proud of our school; our amazing achievements, fabulous pupils, dedicated and enthusiastic staff and I am particularly proud of our inclusivity. Outside school I enjoy spending time with my grandson, fitness training, walking/hiking, singing and good food!
School Secretary
Mary McGrath
School Caretaker
Kevin Masterson
I’m here in St David’s as a caretaker since November 2020. I’m a carpenter by trade and was self employed for 15 years. I have also worked in maintenance for a number of companies, most recently Clayton Hotels.
Teaching Staff
Ms Murray
I joined St David’s in 2019 and have thoroughly enjoyed working as part of such a great team. I teach 2nd class this year and run a Lego Club after school. My favourite thing about teaching is getting to nurture children’s confidence and their love of learning. Prior to my master’s degree in teaching, I completed a degree in General Nursing and a Certificate in English Language Teaching. Outside school I enjoy reading, music, and playing golf!
Ms Rushe
Ms Cahill
I have been teaching in St. David’s since September 2005 and have enjoyed every moment! I’ve been lucky enough to teach junior infants right up to 6th class. I have an A.P. 11 post and am in charge of literacy in the school. I have a Masters in Children’s Literature and try to create a love of reading in the school. In my spare time I’m a member of Baldoyle Musical Society.
Mr Traynor
Ms Johnston
I joined St. David’s in 2023 as a newly qualified teacher and I absolutely love the school! This year I am lucky to be teaching Junior Infants, supporting them settle into school life, and to develop a love of learning. I love to make the classroom a safe space full of active learning. I have completed a Masters of Primary Education and prior to this, a Bachelor or Arts in Irish and Human Development. In my spare time I enjoy running, going to the gym and travelling. I also love spending time with my family and friends. My favourite subjects to teach would be English, Gaeilge and art.
Ms Keyes
I joined St. David’s in 2016 as a newly qualified teacher. I feel so lucky to have started my teaching career in such a great school and have enjoyed every year here so far! I love art and design and I try to be creative in the classroom. I have a degree in Multimedia, and I am also a member of the ICT team in school. I love to run and I also enjoy reading.
Ms Hoban
This is my first year teaching in St. David’s BNS, I absolutely love the school! I was teaching in Edenmore for 4 years before I joined St. David’s. This year I have a fantastic bunch of 1st class boys. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family and keeping fit. My favourite subject to teach is art.
Ms Brennan
I have been a teacher in St. David’s for the past 12 years. I like to challenge myself and believe a change is always good. I am one of the ‘Rainbows’ coordinators in the school, which is a programme that supports children and young people affected by loss because of bereavement, separation or divorce. I have recently completed a Masters in Trinity College in Positive Behaviour Management, which I really enjoyed. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit and spending time with my friends. My favourite subjects to teach would be Irish and P.E.
Ms O’Callaghan
I joined the staff in St. David’s in 2016 after working in a mixed school in West Dublin for eight years. I was delighted to join the team here as I live locally and had heard of the great reputation of the school. I am teaching a wonderful group of boys in first class this year. We make sure to include lots of energetic activity into many of our lessons, after all, a healthy mind needs a healthy body!
Ms O’Ceallaigh
This is my second year teaching in St David’s and I absolutely adore the school! This year I have a wonderful group of second class boys and we have so much fun together! Before moving to St David’s, I was teaching in Swords for 6 years and then moved to the UAE to teach for 2 years. I have a love of sport and play GAA outside school for a local team. I also enjoy going to the gym, running, reading, Manchester United and travelling! My favourite subjects to teach are Science, English and PE. I try my best to bring fun and engaging lessons into my classroom as I love to see the children excited about their learning!
Ms Delaney
I’m Aisling Delaney. This year I am a teacher in SET. I have taught in mainstream classes for 9 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Irish and Economics from UCD. I went from there to Hibernia College where I qualified as a Primary Teacher. I love my job and working in St. David’s makes it all the more enjoyable with it’s friendly children and staff. In my spare time I like to play music, cook and keep fit.
Mr Ryan
I’ve been teaching in St. David’s since 2005. I have taught various class groups over the years. One of the things I love most about teaching is that every year is different! Outside the classroom, I, along with Mr. Moloney, look after the football and hurling teams and have taken groups of boys to the Santry races. There is so much sporting potential in our school and while we have come very close to playing Croke Park finals, a few of our budding athletes have taken home medals from Santry in recent years. I run an Easter Camp in the school every year and sometimes a summer camp where possible. Outside of school I am very interested in sport, mostly GAA and enjoy watching anything. I also love to read, cycle and watch films. There are a lot of things I look forward to every year; sports day, school tours, teachers v’s children soccer match, along with every day teaching of PE, Science and Maths!
Mr Pigott
This is my first year fully back in St. David’s since I left Mr. Conaghan’s 6th class in 2013 (as I like to keep reminding him). I am delighted to be on the opposite side of things now and supporting the boys to enjoy their school life through learning. I enjoy teaching STEAM subjects especially science as this is what I specialised in during college. Outside of school I love sports, specifically football and tennis. As well as this, I like to DJ on the odd occasion. I try to bring all of this into the classroom to keep things interesting and different for the boys.
Ms McKenna
I’ve been teaching for 20 years and have a wide experience teaching in the U.K and Ireland. I create a positive learning environment and promote good core values in the classroom. I have been lucky enough to travel and live in different countries. My favourite country was India and I studied yoga during my time there. I teach tennis to the senior boys at St. David’s through-out the year and we celebrate each summer term by holding a tournament at Rockfield Tennis Club. It is a pleasure to teach the boys at St. David’s because they are hardworking, kind, and respectful. I believe that school is a safe place to grow and learn. I believe we can achieve anything when we work hard.
Ms O’Riardan
Ms Fleming
This is my fifth year teaching in St David’s BNS. I have taught a wide range of classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class in a variety of settings prior to joining the wonderful team in this school. I have a lifelong love of learning which I endeavour to pass on to the boys, the sky is the limit so aim high! I promote creativity in learning and I feel the boys in St David’s really benefit from the wide range of activities they experience in our school. When I’m not teaching I enjoy going to the gym, running and continuing to develop my skillset. I’m in the final year of my Doctoral studies in DCU IoE where I have specialised in Inclusive and Special Education.
Mr Conaghan
I’ve really enjoyed teaching here in St. David’s since 2009. The aspect of the job that I most enjoy is working with the young people I teach and trying to build their confidence, self-esteem and show them the boundless potential they have in life, both academically and personally. At every opportunity I take my classes on history days, bringing the history to life! I organise a soccer blitz every year against neighbouring schools, which is great day out! I also take after school guitar every Monday and Tuesday. In my spare time I play GAA, athletics, go to concerts and try to eat whole foods and love travelling the world!
Ms Gallagher
Ms Sheridan
I have been teaching in St Davids BNS since 2019. My first year teaching here I taught in SET giving 1st class boys extra support in Literacy and Numeracy. I am currently working in a fantastic ASD class. This is my first time working in an ASD class and it has quickly become my favourite teaching setting to work in. It has been extremely rewarding watching the boys prosper in many different ways. Prior to teaching in St David’s I worked in London for three years teaching in Senior Infants. I also spent one year in Prague teaching English to primary school students. In my spare time, I love travelling, painting and yoga. I feel extremely fortunate to work in such a positive and supportive school.
Ms Crosse
Ms Brosnan
I have been teaching in St. David’s for four years as a newly qualified teacher and I love being part of our school community.
I have been teaching in one of our Autism Classes for the past 3 years which I really enjoy. I love working with the boys and fostering their creativity through art and play! My favourite area to teach is Social and Emotional Learning and I also enjoy teaching life skills and supporting the boys out and about in our community.
After school, I run a coding club where we create lots of projects and games with Scratch.
In my personal time, I enjoy crochet, yoga, and spending time with my family and friends.
Ms Clancy
I have been teaching in St. David’s for 13 years. I love teaching infants and I really enjoy seeing how much they grow and progress. Outside school, I like salsa dancing, playing sports and travelling.
Ms Ryan
Special Needs Assistants
Carol
I was delighted to join the team in St David’s in 2019 where I have really enjoyed working as an SNA. Every day is different and it is such a rewarding job. In my spare time I enjoy going on family walks, reading and doing jigsaws.
Carmel
Louise
Before joining St Davids in 2020, I worked for many years as a Montessori teacher. I feel very lucky to be part of this dynamic team, and look forward to working with the boys in the years ahead.
Johanne
Alison
Catherine
I started working in St David’s as an SNA in 2018. Prior to that I was working in the early education centre. I love dancing and reading.
Lisa
I started in 2019. I love reading, cinema and going to the gym. I’m loving working in all of the different settings in St David’s.
Eileen
I started in St. David’s in 2013. I love working with children and would not like any other career. My favourite year group to work with is Senior Infants. I love travelling, eating out and motorbike racing!
Graeme
I’ve been working in the school since 2021. I really enjoy working in the school. It has a great staff and the pupils are brilliant. I love sport. I help with the school soccer team.I’m a big Glasgow Celtic fan and travel over regularly to watch them play home or away.
Elaine
I have been working as an SNA for over 10 years. I have the privilege of working in the new ASD classes in St David’s since I joined in 2018. Outside school I enjoy reading, hikes, camping, playing GAA and reading.
Lynda
Natasha
I began my new and long awaited career change to a SNA in 2019 at St Davids. Previously I worked within social services, the financial sector and the Armed Forces. I really enjoy working with the Junior and Senior Infants as they are full of energy and laughter. Everyday is different and it is a privilege to support the boys as they start their school journey. Outside of school I love spending time with family and friends, working out, walking my dogs and going to gigs and concerts.
Valerie
I started working in St. David’s in November 1998. In my first three years, I worked as a classroom assistant but since 2001 I have been an SNA. In my own time I like to go on holidays to some place warm!
Sandra
I Joined St. David’s almost 9 years ago – time has flown! It is a joy to work with both the staff and children. One of my tasks, apart from working with the children, is to display the children’s art work. I love this part of my job as it ties in with my hobby. When the parents come to visit the school, it is lovely for them to see the beautiful work their children have created!
Tracy
Susan
I joined the staff of St David’s BNS in September 2021 and the boys and staff have made me feel so welcome. I look forward to spending many years working as an SNA! The boys and staff are great and there is such a happy atmosphere in the school. In my spare time Iove Art, cake decorating and going for walks.
Cathy
Shauna
I started working in St David’s in September 2020. I absolutely love my job and being part of the team here. In my spare time i like going to the cinema trying out new restaurants and going to concerts.
Guess The Teacher!
St David’s Staff Perform YMCA
