A LIMERICK woman and graduate of Mary Immaculate has been elected as president of the Irish National Teachers Organisation.
Anne Horan will be at the the helm of the oldest and largest teachers’ representatives union in the country, representing over 50,000 teachers.
Ms Horan was elected at the annual conference of the INTO in Killarney over the Easter school break.
She has been a member of the INTO since she began teaching in 1980 and served as vice president until being elected to her new position.
Ms Horan has represented District 13, covering Limerick and Kerry, on the INTO Central Executive Committee since 2015. She has worked at all levels of the union, from staff representative to the Benefits Fund Committee and full member of the Central Executive Committee.
Following graduation from Mary Immaculate College, Ms Horan started her career teaching in Dunmanus National School (a one-teacher school), on the Mizen Peninsula in 1980.
In 1986, she moved to West Limerick where, after a number of years working as a substitute teacher, she taught in St Fergus National School in Glin. In 2008, Anne moved to Carrickerry National School, a three-teacher rural school in West Limerick, where she is currently a teaching principal.
She says that “the redevelopment of the curriculum marks an exciting new chapter for our primary schools”.
“INTO is committed to securing face-to-face training and robust resources to support teachers through this important transition. While challenges lie ahead, together we’ll ensure every child continues to receive the high-quality education they deserve.”
Congratulating Ms Horan on her appointment, Limerick TD and Minster for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media, and Sport, deemed it “a very proud moment for Anne and her family, but also for all of us across Limerick who are delighted to see Anne’s hard work and dedication recognised on the national stage”.
“As a graduate of Mary Immaculate College myself, it is fantastic to see a member of our alma mater reach the pinnacle of teacher representation in Ireland.”, said Minister O’Donovan.
Minister O’Donovan said that “Anne embodies the true value and importance of teaching, and has taught children of all ages and classes over her career, helping each child to achieve their potential in life”.
“We are very lucky to have her in West Limerick, dedicating herself to the development of local children and encouraging them along their educational journey.”
