{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6627d32658f3fb001238b9b5/66ed887cc63b952f9ad5bb78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Other Professions to Teaching – Making the Leap ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6627d32658f3fb001238b9b5/1726842960278-d675bf61-6a5e-4ed5-b86e-575643d8e43c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gene Mehigan, Vice President for Education and Strategic Development at Marino Institute of Education, Lisa Plunkett (Our Lady Immaculate SNS, Darndale), a former personal trainer who transitioned into primary teaching, and Brian MacCormaic (St. Maelruan's SNS, Tallaght), who made the switch from a 20-year career in construction to become a primary teacher.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the challenges and steps involved in becoming a teacher, from the financial burden to the workload and the journey to gaining those all-important qualifications. We’ll also explore the growing trend of professionals from other sectors moving into teaching and discuss what might be driving this shift.</p>","author_name":"INTO"}