Yvonne Bright - Chairperson
With two grandsons in Stepaside Educate Together National and Secondary Schools, Yvonne is firmly committed to the ethos of equality of access and esteem to all children and to learner focused education. With a strong belief in the value of lifelong learning, following a career in business at senior management level, Yvonne returned to education in UCD to learn more about earth science and physics.
Linda Breheny - Acting Principal
I began working in Stepaside ETNS in 2016 and have been the Deputy Principal since 2017. I have been Acting Principal since 2019 (with two maternity leaves in between!!) and have really enjoyed the experience. I feel very lucky to be a part of such a great school and to have watched it grow over the past number of years. I am looking forward to resuming my Deputy Principal role in September when our Principal Anne Carroll returns.
Kevin O’Donnell - Patron Nominee
I've been a member of the Board of Management since 2019. I live locally here in Stepaside and initially joined as a Parent Nominee when my two daughters attended the school. They are both attending Stepaside ETSS now, but I'm delighted to remain on the Board as a Patron Nominee. It's been great to see the school grow and flourish over the past few years and to work with the excellent school management team.
Sara Wilshere - Treasurer
As a mother of two with a background in education, I currently balance my time between managing our family business and my role in business development. I am eager to contribute my time and experience to the Board of Management, bringing dedication to support to the school community.
Lisa Hild - Parent Nominee
My name is Lisa. Since my daughter, Alicia started in Stepaside ETNS in 2018, I have been a very active member of the Parents’ Association Committee and have been involved in numerous events throughout the years. In 2019, I was elected onto the Board of Management in 2019 and have been an active member over the last four years, throughout Covid and changes to the Board and school leadership. I believe very strongly in the values underpinning Educate Together schools. I have attended all Educate Together Training available to members of Boards of Management and have represented the school at two Educate Together AGMs in person as well as attending consultation sessions online during Covid. I feel that I still have a lot to give to this school and to the Board and since there has been so much change in the school and Board of Management in these four years, that is wonderful to be able to provide some continuity between the previous Board of Management and the next.
Jarrod Bromley - Parent Nominee
My name is Jarrod Bromley. I have two daughters in SETNS, Hannah in 6th class and Hazel in 2nd class B. Originally from New Zealand, I've lived in Ireland since 2001 and I work in financial services. After joining the Board of Management this year, I am looking forward to helping make our school the best it can be for the benefit of all our students, parents and the wider community.
Louise West - Teacher Nominee
Louise joined Stepaside ETNS in September 2024 and is currently a teacher in our Stepping Stones Senior Class. Louise has really enjoyed being on the Board this year.