Tipperary ETB’s Catriona Brennan speaking at the MIC Summer School 2025.
(L to R) Catriona Brennan, Tayo Adenusi, Clare Wallace, Peter Creedon, Joanne Treacy, Katie Carr, Clodagh Kelly.
Members of staff at Tipperary ETB had the opportunity to speak about the development of a greater collaborative approach to education at the Mary Immaculate College Thurles Summer School in June 2025.
The event, called Demystifying School Leadership, at St Patrick’s Campus gave members of our teaching staff the chance to reveal a three-year journey of shared leadership, research, and innovation through a Community of Practice.
In an era where education demands adaptability, equity, and innovation, schools in Tipperary ETB have taken a bold step forward. Anchored in core values of Excellence, Care, Equality, Community, and Respect, the TETB–MIC Collaborative Project (2022–2025) offers a compelling model for school transformation grounded in shared leadership, research, and reflective teaching practice.
What was shared
- Keynote address by Tipperary ETB Chief Executive Clodagh Kelly,
- Short video highlighting impact on schools, teachers and students,
- Infographics and research posters developed by each school cluster capturing the journey.
Panel discussion featuring Tipperary ETB Chief Executive, Clodagh Kelly; Principal of Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Cahir, Peter Creedon; Deputy Principal, Coláiste Mhuire Co Ed Thurles, Clare Wallace; Tipperary ETB School Development and Support Coordinator, Catriona Brennan; Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Coláiste Mhuire Co Ed Thurles, Katie Carr; English Coordinator, Nenagh College, Joanne Treacy; and Mary Immaculate College Education Professor, Tayo Adenusi.
Tipperary ETB Chief Executive Clodagh Kelly speaking at MIC Summer School 2025.
The Tipperary Community of Practice became a centrepiece of the Summer School, showcasing the power of grassroots innovation. Attendees praised the energy and authenticity of the presentations, with many describing the initiative as a leading model for collaborative and research-informed teaching in Ireland.
“It wasn’t just a showcase—it was a celebration of trust, reflection, and courage in professional learning,” remarked one MIC Summer School participant.
The presentation made a strong impact on the Summer School programme, reinforcing how teacher-led inquiry and inter-school collaboration can transform educational practice.
