‘THIS teacher has done so much for my son who has suspected ADHD and autism,’ said her nominator, Chantelle Cardinho.
‘She has been there through every stumble and emotional outburst and supported me also. I know she does this for other children also with additional needs.
‘She has implemented many strategies to help my son cope with the school day and has assisted me with the referral process.’
Hannah patiently helps calm her son down and has come up with strategies like using fidget toys to make things easier for him.
They uphold a system of communication, both of them letting the other know if he is having a bad day so they each know what to expect.
‘She made me feel like I can trust her with him. She’s a fantastic teacher, support to parents and a lovely person.’
Hannah has been teaching for five years, with the past four spent at Amherst Primary School.
‘I love working with children, there is always something that makes me smile every day,’ she said.
‘I work with so many amazing teachers and support staff who dedicate so much time and energy into their jobs every day.’
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Bonny Murray has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
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Charlotte Tiplady has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Claire Fallaize has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Clare Giles has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Danielle Rowe has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Deanna Le Moignan has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Donna Lloyd-Dodd has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Ed Gregson has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Gearoid Lee has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Gillian Costello has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Jana Noyon has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Jerry Thomas has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Jess Le Page has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Jonny Breedt has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award
Kate Kellaway has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Kate Walter has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Kayleigh Rumens has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award
Kelly Powell has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Kiera Vaudin has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Lauren Gilligan has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Lauren Prince and Anna Pengelley have been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Lisa Harvey has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Liz Curtis has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Lucy Rooney has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Maria Page has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Mary Carey has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Nathan Phillips has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award
Nikita Gallienne has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Rachel Kemp has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Sarah Buck has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Sarah Merris has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award.
SION DELL has scored two nominations for Teacher of the Year at Les Varendes before he leaves the school this year.
Sonia Hewitt has been nominated for Teacher of the Year
Sophie Driscoll has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award