Donegal teacher Teresa Gallagher was awarded with an ASTI Bursary at a reception in Dublin recently.
Teresa, a teacher at Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, is undertaking a PhD in Education at Dublin City University.
Her research aims to explore inclusivity challenges relating to students with additional educational needs in second-level schools in Gaeltacht DEIS regions.
Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) is a national school support programme based on identifying and reviewing levels of disadvantage.
She aims to provide an evidence-base that will inform policy-making pertaining to minority languages.
Teresa was presented with her Award at a special reception which took place in the Gresham Hotel in Dublin.
The ASTI Bursary Award scheme assists members of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland in undertaking further studies relating to teaching, education or trade unionism.