Cate set up the RSH over 4 years ago and has worked every year as both School Director and class teacher. She is a qualified Primary school teacher from Co. Limerick in Ireland. Having graduated with a B.A in Education with French from Mary Immaculate Teacher training college in Limerick, Cate went to work in a Limerick city Primary School. She stayed there for two years before leaving for Paris and a position with EABJM in the 15th. Cate stayed with EABJM for three years teaching the english mother-tongue classes from Maternelle to CE1. This was invaluable experience and as a result of working with bilingual children in this situation and with many private families she founded the RSH in 2006.
The RSH Staff
Cate O’ Connor
Gabriella Sappey
Gabriella joined The Roaming Schoolhouse in September 2007 as a CE and CM teacher in the Neuilly area. Gabriella, originally from England, is a qualified primary school teacher with a BA in Education. Following her studies Gabriella gained experience teaching in the primary school system in England. Then following her move to France, Gabriella taught English within the French school system in Normandy. Gabriella grew up in a bilingual home, with english and spanish. The personal experience with bilingualism, as a child and now with her own two children, together with her teaching experience her makes her an important asset to the school.
Gabriella can be contacted at gabriella@roamingschoolhouse.com
Siobhán Murphy
Siobhán joined the RSH team in September 2010 and will have both CE and CM classes in Paris 7th, Republique and Asnieres/Bois Colombes areas. Originally from Cork, Siobhán first studied Law and European Studies and worked for a number of years in the School of Languages in the University of Limerick. Following her recent graduation from Hibernia College with a Primary school teacher degree she decided to pursue her love of languages and teaching together in France. It is this very background, combined with her experience of teaching a variety of ages that makes her a unique member of staff and a valued member of the RSH team.
Siobhán can be contacted directly at: siobhan@roamingschoolhouse.com
Leanne McDevitt
Leanne joined the RSH team in September 2010 and is working in several areas at various levels. Originally from Co. Donegal in Ireland, Leanne moved to Paris a year ago. After taking time out to be with her young daughter she is is delighted to be back in classroom situation again with the children. Leanne first studied to work with secondary school children (college and lycee) qualifying as a Science teacher at Dublin city University. When an opportunity came up to work within a Primary school setting Leanne jumped at the chance and has never looked back. She worked with various age groups in Donegal covering all areas of the Primary curriculum until her move to Paris. She also worked for six months as an Education Guide in Glenveagh National Park applying the program designed to cover many aspects of the Science program in Primary schools. Leanne's extensive background in Science brings a new element to the RSH team which we hope will be reflected in the program this year. Once again it is a combination of experience and specific expertise that make her a valued staff member.
Leanne can be contacted directly at: leanne@roamingschoolhouse.com
Grace Brooks
Grace joined the RSH team in September 2010 and is working in Republique, the 17th and the 18th mainly with the Maternelle and CP age groups. Originally from Sydney in Australia, Grace moved to Paris two years ago.. Having qualified originally with a diploma in Interior design Grace's first position here was in the Ecole National Superieure des Arts Decoratifs and she continues to teach both Design and English there. However Grace also has a Primary Degree in Education and worked in Primary schools in Australia before coming to France. She also worked as EAL teacher with International students in Sydney. However her love of teaching lies with the younger age group and so she is thrilled to be back among the Maternelle this year with the RSH. Grace also has a keen interest in Speech and Drama and puts these skills to good use within her classes. Her interest in these specific areas such as Drama and Art combined with her educational experience make Grace a valued new member of staff.
Grace can be contacted directly at: grace@roamingschoolhouse.com
Sarah Glynn
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Eimear Bowden
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Jennie Chang
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