Director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education
Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Cora is the Director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education (MDCCE) at Dublin City University (DCU). She manages the Centre’s operations and is engaged in its development. Cora has oversight of the teaching and learning of students preparing to teach in Catholic education contexts. She coordinates a team of teaching and research associates who are affiliated with the MDCCE.
As Director, she is responsible for initiating and facilitating research projects of importance to Catholic education nationally and internationally. She ensures that the findings of research projects associated with the Centre are disseminated widely to ensure the highest level of impact. Outreach and engagement with key stakeholders in are key dimensions of the role as Director of MDCCE and Cora engages with a range of bodies within the sector. This is achieved by hosting conferences, gatherings and offering services such as continuing professional development opportunities. In addition, Cora also serves on a number of committees both inside and outside DCU.
Cora is a member of the School of Human Development in DCU. She teaches Religious Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests include Children’s and Family Spirituality, Religious Education and Contemplative Pedagogies. She has a passion for Montessori inspired forms of Religious Education. She is a Godly Play Trainer and a founding member of Godly Play Ireland.
