IPPN

Published: 08 November 2018

A former principal and Mayo native, Rita McHugh is undertaking PhD research with the University of Lincoln. Principals of primary schools of all demographics, including acting principals, are invited to voice their opinions on the patronage and management of Irish primary schools. This timely piece of research also facilitates a comprehensive evaluation, by primary principals, of their current work environment and their perceptions on its effect on their holistic wellbeing.

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The study will identify what works well in the current Church/State management model of Catholic primary schools, while also highlighting areas for improvement from the perspective of the principal. This study will update former ESRI and Hay Report findings along with bringing new information to light on principal satisfaction levels with the Church / State management model of Irish primary schools. It will be referred to as the Lincoln Study of Irish Primary Principals and should yield some interesting and useful findings.

About the researcher
A Mayo native, Rita is currently working as a Research Supervisor and Assessor on the Master’s Degree Programme at Hibernia College of Education, Dublin. She also sits on the Board of Examiners at Hibernia College. She holds two Master’s degrees – a Master in Education with Distinction from the University of Ulster and a Master of Arts in Education with Distinction from the University of Lincoln. She also holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from St. Patrick’s College of Education, Drumcondra, Dublin along with Diplomas in Inclusive and Special Education, Music and Religious Education. Rita previously held two leadership positions over a combined period of almost 20 years before moving to Higher Education. Rita is currently completing a PhD in Education at the University of Lincoln, England.

If you have any queries, please contact Rita by email to ritamchugh@gmail.com or by phone to 086 7759979.