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Angela Cummins

@angecmj.bsky.social
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Doctorate of Education Student | DCU 📚 Primary School Teacher | DEIS Band 1 😃 M.Ed. (Maynooth University 2005) 🎓 M.Ed. Autism (DCU, 2022)🎓 Grad. Dip. Ed. Leadership (Maynooth University, 2024)🎓 🌐 www.angelacummins.ie ✨ IG: @specialedteacherireland Dyslexic

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
open.spotify.com/episode/4fLK... #teacher #edchatie
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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
My first podcast with Ann #leadtheway #edchatie #education #teacher open.spotify.com/episode/4fLK...
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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
How about this? Let’s ALL run for President.
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Irish Independent @independent.ie · 24/08/2025
‘It’s like groundhog day. I want something else’: Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France
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‘It’s like groundhog day. I want something else’: Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France
Teacher Aisling Hughes is saying au revoir to teaching home economics in Co Monaghan — in favour of working in a bar in Cannes in the south of France.
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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
📢 Post-Primary Principals, Management, Autism Class Teachers ➡️ Enrolment Process for Post-Primary Autism Classes 📅 Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 ⏲️ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 🗣️ Graham Manning 📌 Zoom 💰 FREE 🔗 Register Here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #edchatie #school-anxiety #school-avoidance
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School Avoidance & Book Tips
Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O’Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
I have always found the methodology chapter the most headmelting😬😬 I get out of the house and go somewhere quiet 🪾
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p... This is excellent @kevinshortall.bsky.social thank you for sharing a year in the life of a secondary school👏🏻 #edchatie
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‘It keeps you awake at night’: A year in the life of an Irish secondary school
Dublin principal Kevin Shortall is fiercely ambitious for his students, but his school faces considerable financial challenges
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
From a DEIS Band 1 school to now starting a Doctorate in Education 🎓💫 Proof that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. 📚
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
10 years since going to Barretstown as a family, to be volunteering since 2018👏🏻✨ www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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Barretstown opens to public for 'Big Picnic' fundraiser
Children's charity Barretstown opened its gates to the public for its annual Big Picnic event.
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Sinéad McNally @sineadmcnally.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
*First post on Bluesky* Delighted to share a new study with Christina O'Keeffe on children's views of play. Conducted in consultation with 49 children, our scoping review highlights children's play priorities and their advice for researchers. Open access 👉 rdcu.be/ewW5Q @dcuresearch.bsky.social
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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
What shapes a mentor? New open access article explores how cooperating teachers’ personal histories and identities impact how they support student teachers on placement. Link below👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/ref/10.1... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcucreate.bsky.social
Screenshot of journal and article.
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
This is such important research👏🏻
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
#CRAEresearchSummaries ‘A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD crae.ioe.ac.uk/a-sto...
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‘A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD
A large accessible survey was designed by a neurodiverse group of researchers to find out about focus and distraction. It was shared with autistic adults, adults with ADHD, autistic adults with ADH…
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
This is fantastic👏🏻👏🏻
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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Did you know there’s a free SciFest Transition Year module available to download from the SciFest website? It's designed to support TY teachers in delivering an engaging, student-led STEM experience that aligns perfectly with the ethos of SciFest. @irishsciteach.bsky.social #scifest4stem #stemis4all
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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 17/07/2025
Covid-19's impact: 40-66% of universities see enduring changes in educational offer (online/blended learning) and institutional organisation. 🧠 2/3 universities report increased focus on student wellbeing & mental health; about half for staff. More #EUATRENDS 2024: buff.ly/vWYfQUX #HigherEdSky
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Trends 2024
Trends 2024 provides an overview of how European higher education institutions experienced changes over the past five years.
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Early Childhood Ireland @earlychildhoodireland.ie · 17/07/2025
Despite having the same level of training and education as primary school teachers, Early Years graduates face lower wages and fewer benefits. Hear more from our CEO, Teresa Heeney (@teeheeney.bsky.social), on Highland Radio.📻 buff.ly/YxbfAEK #Budget2026
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Early childhood educators seeking pay parity with primary teachers - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport
Early Childhood Ireland is calling for educators in in its sector to be given pay parity with primary teachers. The organisation says there is a 20.7% staff turnover rate in Donegal, and addressing…
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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The IUA has today launched its 2026 Pre-Budget submission which outlines its key priorities for Government to support Ireland’s future by strengthening talent development and research infrastructure. Learn more👇 www.iua.ie/press-releas...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Thank you👏🏻
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
All good❤️ delighted to see your products in Carrolls!
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
✨ Exciting News! I’m delighted to launch my new website: www.angelacummins.ie 🎉 It’s a space to share my work in educational leadership, DEIS, inclusion, and research. Take a look—and feel free to share! #EducationLeadership #DEIS #Inclusion #EdResearch
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Angela Cummins – Special Education Teacher
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
In this free webinar with Dublin West Education Centre, I will show you how to adapt the curriculum for your autism class! Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom-Primary - Dublin West Education Centre CPD Courses for Teachers #teacher
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25AUT04 Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom
This course will help you in your autism classroom, how to adapt and bring your own skills from mainstream classrooms to autism classrooms. I am often asked how do you ensure you are covering all...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
So excited to be speaking at this event alongside @FindingCharlie, SLT Jenny Hillier, OT Sorcha Rice, and SLT expert Nicole Casey! 🎤✨ I’ll be sharing my personal journey as a teacher with over 25 years of experience — and still learning every day 👏🏻 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/your-voice...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Join the amazing team at St. Ultan’s, Cherry Orchard—where education, care, and wellbeing come together to support every child. educationposts.ie/post/view/23... #education #teacher #impact #team
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
educationposts.ie/post/view/23... View Post - Education Posts 5 fixed term posts and one special class teacher👏🏻 in www.stultans.ie #teacher #primaryschool
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I graduated today in @maynoothuniversity.ie Thank you for all of your support, every step✨ looking forward to the next chapter 📚👩🏼‍🎓 #teacher #dyslexic #parent #research #education
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
It is a privilege to work in such an inclusive model of education and care✨ I am fortunate to be part of our BOM and our Joint BOM with our care services, watch this short video, to find out more! youtu.be/81xoACkTb6o?fe… #inclusive #inclusion #stultans #care #education
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ULTANS walkthrough2
YouTube video by Deputy Principal
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 24/02/2025
Thousands of families are waiting for services, supports and assessments for their children with additional needs. We're asking our readers to share their stories with us for a forthcoming article. jrnl.ie/6631795
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Your stories: Tell us your experiences of accessing services for children with additional needs
Thousands of families are waiting to access services – we would like to reflect your stories in a forthcoming article.
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Sensory Room in Dublin airport👍🏻this is a great, safe space for you and your child, it is a free service, located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2👏🏻 #dublinairport #sensoryroom #travel #travelwithkids #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #additionalneeds #disability #awareness #dublin #parenting
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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Are you keen to develop your research skills, extend your knowledge and become a leader in your field? If so, please consider joining us on the @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD programme which is now recruiting for Autumn 2025.more detail here www.dcu.ie/courses/post... #educationalresearch
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Doctor of Education |
This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social launched in DCU’s Institute of Education @dcuioe.bsky.social. Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivers keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's Campus. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4jrxB2K
Dr Joseph Travers, Professor Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.
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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
It was such a privilege to hear Prof. Ainscow (the first name on any reference list from my master's research!) and the panel discuss the past, present and future of inclusive education. I can't wait to see how the centre will grow and make a meaningful impact on Irish education. 🎒🎓🌟
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Helen Kara @drhelenkara.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
New journal article! 'From the Mosaic approach to cultural probes: Why research improves when participants can choose.' Co-authored with Judith Brown. Enjoy!
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From the Mosaic approach to cultural probes: why research improves when participants can choose
In this article, we argue for increased participant choice in early years research and beyond. Drawing on relevant literature and our own empirical work, we demonstrate that giving participants mor...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Delighted to attend the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy! working & researching in this area, over 25 years, it was refreshing to hear all of the relevent research and the Lessons from Mel Ainsow! 👏🏻 I will continue to adapt my teaching, daily, to the child who is in front of me... ✨
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
In this podcast, I speak about being a parent, the journey through working as a special education teacher, going back to college and the juggle! #parent #parenting #teacher #childhoodcancer #neurodiversity open.spotify.com/episode/6LNx...
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Special Education Teacher Angela Cummins
The Mum Mind Podcast · Episode
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
A fantastic day with Kays Flower School, Deirdre & Janette ✨✨💖I met the girls 12 years ago and their classes are just brilliant! 👏🏻🎄💖❤️✨ #festive #kaysflowerschool #teacher #flowers #wreath
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WILL Network @willnetwork.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Did you miss our last WILL Chats?? Voices of Empowerment? Not to worry, you have mail! We have sent the recording to our 1000's of subscribers! Don't miss out, subscribe for FREE today!! Next WILL Chats is Wednesday evening at 8pm!
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Colm O'Regan @colmoregan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Joining Bluesky is like This Is Your Life. If your life began in 2010 and all the guests were people you'd lost touch with after you went your separate algorithms.
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Ciara Quill @ciaraquill.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Secretaries and caretakers are the backbone of any school, primary or secondary. Schools just can’t function without them. As a teacher, I have nothing but the utmost respect for them. They are the unsung heroes. They deserve better pay, conditions and recognition for all that they do. #edchatie
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Barbara Scully @barbarascully.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Last few tickets for my One Woman Show - OLDER, BOLDER, WISER. A night of story telling and comedy. www.eventbrite.ie/e/older-bold...
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
5 weeks on... here is to a great recovery from surgery and great results from Maynooth University, 🤩 I am delighted to get a 2.1 in Educational Leadership, it has been quite the year✨ #college #believeinyou #keepgoing #nevergiveup #mindyourself💖 onwards and upwards!
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Ciara Quill @ciaraquill.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
A major shortage of teachers. Students with AEN without supports. Chronic underfunding of schools. Yet the National Parents’ Council (NPC) make a fuss about this?🤔 #edchatie Parents’ group criticises closure of hundreds of schools to facilitate general election www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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Parents’ group criticises closure of hundreds of schools to facilitate general election
Schools to shut for third time this year following last March’s referendum and local elections in June
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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Donated and shared, well done Rick👏🏻👏🏻
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Rick O'Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We went from €6,000 to €7,000 yesterday and I have no idea why. I think it might be from here. If Bluesky people step in and help us raise a fortune for this that would be an actual Xmas miracle. All in aid of the DSPCA and UNICEF Ireland's Gaza and Lebanon appeal. Share?
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Donate to The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024, organized by Rick O'Shea
The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with over 40,000 membe… Rick O'Shea needs your support for The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024
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Catriona O’Toole @catrionaotoole.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
There are several misconceptions surrounding trauma-informed practice. For clarity I’ve been working on a framework for TI in education. Find it here traumainformededucation.ie/our-framework/
Conceptual Framework for Trauma-informed Education
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WILL Network @willnetwork.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We always say in #WILLNetwork that F.A.I.L. is our first attempt in learning! We see THIS as opportunity!
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TG4 @tg4.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Mise ar 'Yard duty' inniu!
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Trina Golden @trinagolden.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I asked teachers to share the "opportunities" the supply crisis has created. ➡️ Vulnerable chicken without support ➡️ "Unqualified teachers" ➡️ Super size classes This impacts EVERY child. Stop the gaslighting @fiannafailparty.bsky.social & listen. This is a CRISIS, in any language. #EdChatIE
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