Nora Kavanagh
- Published: 03 September 2008
Originally from Galway, Nora began her teaching career in Scoil Bhríde, Clara, Co. Offaly in 1979 {also known as the year the Pope came to Ireland}. She spent 13 years as class teacher before becoming the first lay Principal in September 1992.
The following 10 years were spent as Teaching Principal until the role became administrative.
At this time IPPN was on the horizon but she "resisted the call" to become involved until Damian White and Larry Fleming, both fellow County Offaly Principals, convinced her to do so.
Since then the professional collegiality which IPPN offers has become an integral part of her career and provides the personal support which prior to this was seriously lacking.
Nora accepted the call to co-ordinate IPPN's Annual Conference last year at CityWest ... the rest as they say, is history!
Her other life includes her husband Dave, 4 children, 1 cat and a wide range of interests including music sport and travel.
