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A Hive of Learning in the Heart of the City
Our Staff
In Francis Street School we place huge importance on positive relationships with the students we teach, with their families and with the wider community. This is all made possible by our skilled and caring staff.
Our Teachers & SNAs
Conor
Principal
Conor is the school's principal and has worked in Francis Street for many years. Conor has a love for sport and has passed this to passion on to a great many students during his time here.
Avril
Deputy Principal
Avril is the school's Deputy Principal as well as a member of the special education team this year. Avril is heavily involved in the Erasmus+ programme for our school and beyond.
Cathy
Junior Infants
Cathy has the joy and privilege of teaching our first every group of junior infants this year, and she loves it. Cathy is also an interested musician, enjoying singing, playing the guitar and organising choirs for special occasions..
Jordana
AS Class Teacher
Jordana is a talented linguist as well as a talented and committed teacher. Jordana's kindness is shared with staff as well as students as she has special responsibilities for staff well-being and organises regular events to attend to this important work.
Lorraine
S.N.A.
Lorraine brings a deep knowledge and understanding of the students of Francis Street School to her work having had a son who attended the school herself. Lorraine loves nothing more than working on projects of her first love, art.
Maebh
SET Teacher
Maebh possesses a special care for the wonderful group of students she teaches and loves bringing their talents to the fore. Maebh herself is a talented musician and singer, a talent she shares with her students with ease.
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Orlagh
S.N.A.
Orlagh has joined the Franner Team this year, but it feels like she has been here forever. Orlagh loves to be involved in everything that is going on in the school and with the boys & girls. Orlagh is also a talented artist and collaborated with Molly to create an amazing mural on our yard.
Sarah
SET Teacher
Sarah is one of our SET teachers and loves the outdoors. Sarah has a great spirit and enthusiasm for teaching which makes her the perfect person to organise the 'Franner Fun Day' each June where students and staff alike share a day of fun in the sunshine.
SET Teacher
Aileen
HSCL
Aileen will be in the role of HSCL from this year. Aileen has endless energy and looks forward to working closely with parents and families. She has interests in Science and ICT as well as film-making.
Caitlin
Senior Infants
Caitlin is our senior infants teacher. Caitlin is a new member of our team. She is from Wexford and is a very talented hip hop dancer!
David 5th Class Teacher
David brings his wide interests in sport, music and performance to his teaching in Francis Street School. He is deeply passionate about the work his does and this is reflected in the dedication he shows to the students he teaches.
Julie
AS Class Teacher
As well as being a fabulous 4th class teacher, Julie heads the work of Green Schools and environmental awareness across the entire school. This work has been rewarded with the achievement of a third Green Flag.
Maureen
4th Class Teacher
Maureen is taking care of our 2nd class students this year. Maureen also runs the after-school club. Maureen has a great grá for Gaeilge and shares this with the entire school community agus spreagann sí muid go léir.
Niamh
AS Class Teacher
Niamh teaches is our SET Teacher for 2nd/3rd class and loves every minute she spends working with the boys and her colleagues. In her spare time, Niamh enjoys spending time with her family and swimming in the sea.
Pól 3rd Class Teacher
Pól will work as part of the school's SET team this year. Pól is a talented musician and music teacher. His talent mixed with his deep sense of care has helped students grow in confidence through musical performance. He also loves spending time with his dog Roman!
Jackie SNA
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Jackie works in our AS class. She is a Liberties lady and loves to work in her own community. ​​
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Sharon
6th Class Teacher
Sharon is our 4th class teacher this year. Sharon enjoys teaching Maths and SESE. She also has interests in Music. Sharon also has particular skills in the area of ICT and counts hiking as one of her favorite things to do.
Anne
SET Teacher
This is Anne’s 17th year teaching in Francis Street School and she still enjoys working here as just as much as the day she started. Anne loves reading in her spare time and is passionate about instilling a love of books and reading in her students.
Catherine
School Secretary
Catherine has been the school secretary in Francis St School for the last 24 years. Both of her sons have attended Franner as did her brother. Catherine loves reading, going for walks and her family are her world.
Esther
S.N.A.
Esther lists literature and the arts among her loves. She also loves her work in Francis Street School, enjoying the special care her position allows her to share with the students.
Lee
S.N.A.
Lee is a committed sportsman and a fitness enthusiast. His positive attitude and sportsmanship are shining examples to the boys of Francis Street School.
Molly
2nd Class Teacher
Molly has taken over the role of HSCL this year where her care and respect for each and every student and each and every family is evident in all she does. Molly also has a deep love and respect for the Irish language and culture.
Nicola
S.N.A.
Nicola seems to possess endless levels of energy in her work whether it is working to support students or playing yard-games at break-time. Nicola includes volunteering with the Scouts among her pastimes which her kind and giving nature.
Rosaleen
S.N.A.
Rosaleen works in one of our ASD classes. She loves the boys dearly...and they love her. Rosaleen is a local scout leader and is a very active in community worker in her area.
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Steven Masterson
SNA
Steven works in our AS class. He has worked in Franner for 5 years now. He is a very talented drama and music teacher. Steven conducts our school choir.
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