Tipperary secondary school welcomes new principal with 'wealth of experience'
Helen McTighe has taken over at the helm of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School in Carrick-on-Suir
Scoil Mhuire Secondary School's Board of Management has welcomed Helen McTighe as the school's new principal and says she brings to the job a “wealth of experience in education and school leadership.”
The Board said it was delighted to welcome the Mooncoin native and wished her every success as she begins this exciting new chapter in the life of Scoil Mhuire, which is popularly known in Carrick-on-Suir as Greenhill.
“She brings a wealth of experience in education and school leadership, having worked in both the voluntary and ETB sectors since 2001.
“Most recently, she has served as principal of Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, where she led a vibrant and successful school community for the past four years.
“Helen is passionate about teaching and learning, student wellbeing and collaborative leadership. She is looking forward to getting to know the students, staff, parents and wider community of Scoil Mhuire.
Ms McTighe said she was leaving one brilliant school community to join another equally brilliant school in Carrick-on-Suir.
“I am delighted to be afforded the privilege of leading Scoil Mhuire.
"The dedication of the outgoing principal, Ms. Mary O’ Keeffe, along with deputy principal, Ms Michelle O’ Sullivan and their wonderful staff in providing quality teaching and learning rooted in an ethos of care, respect and community is something I look forward to nurturing and building upon in the years ahead.”