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That"ll Teach You

That"ll Teach You

A light-hearted look at life as a teacher with Jane Costigan and Hugh O"Connor.@thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:54

Returning to the Classroom with Ciara Reilly

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/10/22

Ciara Reilly is back in the classroom! After several years working in other areas of education, Ciara is back where (we think) she belongs, and we are so excited to have her on the show again to chat about how her first half-term has been. We ask Ciara about the positive and negative changes she has seen since returning to school, we discuss writing and the use of technology, and Hugh discovers a seasonal spider to kick off the show.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and

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37:41

Meet the Author: Sinead Moriarty

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/10/15

Award-winning author Sinead Moriarty joins the podcast, and we are EXCITED! We discuss the important themes and messages that Sinead's books can bring into the classroom, discover her writing process, and try to coax her into saying what's coming next. If you haven't read Sinead's books, what are you doing? Her children's novels are very accessible while still dealing with meaningful real-life issues.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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48:07

Managing Emotions with Dr Ciara Joyce

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/10/08

Dr Ciara Joyce, clinical psychologist and director of Emotion Skills Ireland joins Hugh and Jane this week to discuss how parents and teachers can support children in experiencing emotions. We talk about the importance of validation as a first step, and the increasing reports of anxiety and depression amongst our students. Jane also relives her favourite screaming bike crash of the term so far.TTY listeners can avail of a discount code for Emotion Skills Ireland - make sure to check it out.Follow us

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42:50

Singing with your Class with Riona Sally Hartman

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/10/01

Scared to sing with your class? Not any more, now that Riona (@rionasally) is here to help! Riona talks about how we can use music to help with so many areas of school, not least Gaeilge. Make sure to check out her new album, Úlla Búlla, as well as all of her wonderful, fun songs that will make your life as a parent or teacher that little bit easier.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:17

Teaching in an Autism Class with Angela Cummins

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/09/24

Prepare to be inspired! Angela Cummins (@specialedteacherireland) is on the show this week, and we're excited. Angela is as experienced as it gets when it comes to teaching in an autism class, having begun 27 years ago. We chat to her about her goals at the start of the year and beyond, the challenges faced by teachers and SNAs, and what the school community can do to support our colleagues in autism classes.This is the first of a number of episodes this season with a focus on neurodiversity in our

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45:03

Meet the Author: Paddy Donnelly

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/09/17

Author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly joins us for the start of an exciting new miniseries - Meet the Author. Paddy's books include The Vanishing Lake, The Golden Hare, For and Son Tailers and Dodos Aren't Extinct. We discuss his schooldays, his route to creating books, and how visiting schools as an author is just the best! If you can't tell, Hugh's class is full of Paddy's books.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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44:33

Planning Visual Arts Lessons with Shona Kelly

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/09/10

Shona Kelly (@mskellys) is back to help you plan your Art lessons for the start of the year and beyond. As always, Shona's advice is practical and easy to implement, and she reminds us once again that you can bring Art into ANYTHING!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:02

Relationship-Building with Karen Riordan

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/09/03

Creative psychotherapist, play therapist and teacher Karen Riordan (@primarylinks) joins Jane and Hugh this week to continue our discussion on how best we can build relationships in our classrooms. We highlight the importance of caring for both our own mental health, and our students', to create the best possible environment for safety, play and learning.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokRate, review and recommend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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49:54

Building Relationships with Lorraine

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/08/27

It's the first week of school, and who better to help us kick off Season 3 than Lorraine (@all_things_primary)? As ever, Lorraine gives practical, sensible advice on how we can build relationships with our new students, starting on the first day (or even beforehand) and continuing throughout the year. Hugh veers wildly between excitement and terror at the prospect of his first Junior Infants class, while Jane is full of plans for another great year in 6th Class.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on

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4:14

Welcome to Season 3!

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/08/20

We are back! Jane and Hugh are all set for an exciting new season of That'll Teach You, so we hope you are too. This season will bring you interviews with authors, a mini-series on neurodiversity, and a whole host of new and returning guests.We are have a new sponsor - Mash.ie - the best place for Irish teachers to go to buy and sell resources.Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:08

It's Summer! with Peace Chukwurah

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/06/25

It's holiday time! For our final episode of Season 2, we are rejoined by Peace (@muinteoirchukwurah), who tells us all about her first year as a qualified teacher. We chat about maintaining a good work-life balance, bond over our lilac clothes, and consider a world where Hugh takes over our social media.Have a wonderful summer - we will see you in August for Season 3!If you liked the show, please rate and review!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See

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43:42

The Big Transition with Tina

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/06/17

Imagine starting Junior Infants for the the first time. Imagine moving from 6th class to secondary school. These might be the two biggest transitions in our educational lives, and we are joined by fan favourite Tina (@teacherofdotes) to discuss these, and indeed all the transitions teachers and students face. Whether it's moving class or simply moving from one lesson to another, transitions are a big part of everyone's day in school. We also have a That'll Teach You exclusive, where Hugh reveals a

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45:56

Interview Tips with Maria

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/06/11

It's interview time! Every summer, how many of us get nervous about upcoming interviews? Whether you're an NQT looking for your first job, applying for CID, or an experienced teacher going for a leadership role, this is the podcast episode to listen to. Maria from Teacher Interview Consultancy (@teacherinterviewireland) joins us to share her expertise on how to boost your chances of performing well in an interview.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TikTok, and don't forget to rate and

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38:48

Becoming an SNA with Magdalena

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/06/04

We are joined this week by Magdalena Landziak (@sna_zone) who tells us about her journey from German teacher in Poland to SNA in Ireland. She talks about interviewing for the role, and what schools are looking for in their SNAs. She also tells us about setting up Amygdala, and gives us an exclusive on a possible upcoming podcast!Go back and listen to our SNAs episode with Linda (@lindaosull88) and Oneesa (@sna_support_and_inspire)Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and

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19:42

Barretstown Mountain Challenge!

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/05/28

We walked a marathon! Last weekend, Jane and Hugh took part in the Dublin Mountain Challenge in aid of Barretstown, hiking 42km through the Dublin mountains and ending up very tired and sore. Along the way, they found some willing fellow hikers to recount some memories from their schooldays.We'll be back next week with a regular episode.In the meantime, you can still support Barretstown by donating at https://barretstown.enthuse.com/pf/hugh-o-connorPlease also rate, review and recommend to a

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38:08

Teaching in South Korea with Sarah & Eddie

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/05/21

Our Teaching Abroad series resumes as we take a look at life as a teacher in South Korea. We are joined by Eddie and Sarah (@happystudentshappyteacher) who fill us in on their experiences teaching English in South Korea. We learn about the kindness of the Korean people, hearing mysterious voices from your apartment ceiling and, above all, who not to tackle in the Korean GAA clubs.Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease rate and review, and don't forget to recommend us to a

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42:53

Teaching Music with Jay Wilson

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/05/14

We are joined by our colleague, friend, and all-around musical maestro Jay Wilson (@jaywilsonmusic) to learn more about being teaching individual music lessons. We have no doubt that Jay's curiosity and enthusiasm will win you over just as much as it did us. Also, Sting sang backing vocals for Jay in Australia (sort of).Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:55

AI with Patrick Hickey

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/05/07

Is AI a force for good or a threat to us all? Could it be both? Patrick Hickey (@aiteachingguru) joins the podcast to share his expertise and experience with AI in education. It's been the biggest talking point in tech for the last few years, and school, students and teachers are not immune. What do we need to know to make AI our ally, rather than our enemy? How do we enable our students to use it to enhance their learning, rather than bypassing it? We ask Patrick all of these questions, and

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41:11

Careers Beyond Teaching with Mrs Mactivity

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/04/30

The wonderful Mrs Mactivity (aka Heather and @mrsmactivity) tells her fascinating story on this week's episode. From class teacher to the senior team at Twinkl, all the way to setting up her own educational business that provides teachers and educators with so many invaluable resources, Heather gives us a look at opportunities in education that exist beyond the classroom.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See

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8:52

Happy Easter with Will Sebag-Montefiore

That"ll Teach You ·

2025/04/16

Actor, comedian, and Hugh's other podcast co-host Will Sebag-Montefiore (yes, that's his real name - he's @wsebag on Instagram) joins Jane and Hugh to wish you all a Happy Easter, and to discuss Jane's trip to Australia. We're off next week, but see you on 30th April for the final few months of Season 2!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate and review the show - it really helps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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