ignite_your_spark | Meg Gallagher

May 11, 20233 min read

The Buzzing Mind: How an Unexpected Visitor Helped Me Tune Inward

It was a beautiful day for driving. The sun shining through the Autumn leaves and I was singing along to some favourite tunes. I was on...

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Apr 27, 20236 min read

Learning is a dance

I wrote this mid last year and it came to mind again today so I thought I would share it here. The last month or two have been huge for...

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Apr 1, 20235 min read

Five Lessons From My Father

A few years ago I noticed a post on LinkedIn called "lessons I have learned from my Dad" which sparked some thoughts for me at the time,...

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Mar 19, 20233 min read

Why Trust is Key: The Crucial Role of Teachers in Building Classroom Trust

Trust is the secret sauce of the classroom. Trust is the foundation of meaningful relationships, and teachers who prioritise building...

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Mar 4, 20231 min read

12 Tips for a New Year

Here is my latest offering for the fabulous Teachers Matter magazine, it's one of my favourite inspiring reads as a teacher and a parent...

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Mar 4, 20234 min read

Do you think you are better than everyone else?

When I was at primary school there was an incident that has stayed with me for a long time, about 40 years in fact. It shows the power of...

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Jan 28, 20233 min read

The Middle

Well, here I am, in the middle. Seems a blur in getting here really. One minute I was young, youthful, full of promise and potential; the...

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