Why inspirational teachers stay with you for life

A new initiative honours teachers who have inspired their pupils, says Rowena Walsh.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019 - 17:30

Rowena Walsh

A new initiative honours teachers who have inspired their pupils, says Rowena Walsh.

AS far as teacher Teresa Toolan was concerned, she was just doing her job. For Frances Dodd, her pupil in fifth and sixth class, it was so much more than that.

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