Dublin– Lorna Whyte

Hi, I am Lorna Whyte I’m from Malahide. I am 25 years old. I am a primary school teacher and currently teach 5th class. I studied Irish and Human Development in St Pat’s and went on to do a post graduate degree in Primary Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher ever since I can remember and feel very lucky to be able to do something every day that I am extremely passionate about. I am currently facilitating an online development course in mindfulness for the primary teachers in conjunction with ChillOut Ireland and the INTO, this is something I am particularly proud of. I have a great love and interest in the area of Special Education. I volunteered/taught in ABACAS Special School Kilbarrack (January 2015 to date every Tuesday/Thursday). Through my experience in ABACAS I have become familiar and comfortable with applying ABA (Applied behaviour analysis), PSI (Personalised for Independence), Lámh, ASDAN and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). This is an area which I hope to develop further in my teaching career, perhaps a masters in the future. I love rugby, GAA and all things sport. I am a proud Dublin supporter and love cheering on the boys in blue on Hill 16. I am also an avid gym goer and play tag rugby. I love lifting heavy weights and currently leg press 220kgs. The skills I have learned through this hobby, have enabled me to build confidence in myself, knowing I can challenge myself and achieve my goals. Entering the Rose is one of the best experiences of my life so far and I feel very lucky to have met such wonderful ladies along the way and many more over the next while. I am honoured to be representing my county and community down in Tralee.