How to become an eTwinning School – Shared Leadership in Practice

Donal is a graduate of the University of Limerick, IRELAND, with a B. Tech. Ed. and devoted much of his early career to developing capacity in teachers through the Engineering Technology Teachers Association and Teacher Professional Networks. Returning to his alma mater, the University of Limerick, he completed an MA in Education and developed an interest in action research. Donal has worked in six different post-primary schools throughout his career, across all sectors, sizes and demographics. He is currently seconded from Killorglin Community College where he served as Deputy Principal and Principal for a combined thirteen years. He had a strong focus on fostering a culture for the development of aspiring leaders within the school and building leadership capacity. As a member of the Kerry ETB senior leadership team, Donal has been a key player in the Developing Schools Enriching Learning initiative within the county. During this time, he was an associate with the Professional Development Service for Teachers, involved in designing and delivering the Tánaiste programme for newly appointed Deputy Principals and delivering modules for the PDST Tóraíocht programme for aspiring leaders. Donal was also a mentor for the National Association for Principals and Deputy Principals mentoring programme for Deputy Principals. He achieved a Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice and Ethics and a Diploma in Life and Leadership Coaching in 2022.