Learn More About Me
Understanding my professional background
I am an educator, coach, and facilitator dedicated to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. With 15 years of experience in special education within Further Education and Training (FET), I uplift educators and empower learners from diverse backgrounds.
Currently, I serve as the Professional Learning and Development Coordinator at City of Dublin ETB, while also being an adjunct assistant professor at the National College of Ireland. I contribute to Postgraduate courses on Diversity and Inclusion and in Assessment and Feedback for FET educators. Additionally, I am an associate fellow at Trinity College Dublin, passionately lecturing on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a prestigious Postgraduate Certificate course focused on Diversity and Inclusion for FET, a program I helped shape as part of the design team. I am honored to have received the 2022 inaugural Education and Training Boards Ireland Excellence in Equality award, recognizing my efforts in advancing equity in education.
Exploring the personal
Beyond my professional pursuits, as an ADHD, bisexual educator, and mother to a young adult with ADHD, I understand the importance of acknowledgment of diversity, representation and value of visibility in the FET sector. I continually explore how a sense of belonging and trust can create truly inclusive learning environments for all.
On a personal level, I am a devoted wife and mother. Our family has faced challenges that profoundly shape my values and perspectives. Navigating the Irish mental health, care, and criminal justice systems has given me invaluable insights that inform my practice. Together, we actively work towards healing and growth for a better future for all.
Bringing it all together
Engaging with my coaching, facilitation, or talks and workshops for educators means experiencing a heartfelt approach backed by personal and professional wisdom. My dedication to fostering inclusion, equity, belonging, and diversity, along with my resilience, makes me a true advocate for transformative education.
Join me in this journey where passion and purpose unite to create lasting change in society. Whether you're an educator seeking to refine your teaching methods, a leader exploring your approaches, an institution striving for inclusivity, or an individual seeking guidance, I am here to empower and support you, helping you thrive in a diverse and equitable environment.
Testimonials
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Clodagh Beare
Role: Manager, QA and Professional Development, DDLETB
Serviced used: Workshop/Talk
"Carrie Archer has delivered a series of workshops in DDLETB as a part of Stand Up Awareness Week and Coming Out Day. The purpose of these workshops was explore the importance of inclusive language, and to support DDLETB staff in celebrating inclusion and diversity amongst their learners and colleagues. Carrie creates a safe, welcoming environment in her workshops, which are extremely popular with all who attend them. She is a regular, highly valued fixture in our Professional Development calendar. As we strive to become a more inclusive organization, one which continually re-commits to welcoming and embracing diversity among its staff and learners, we cherish having strong, honest and supportive voices, such as Carrie's to accompany and guide us along that path. Thank you Carrie. "
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Treasa McGinley
Role: TEL & PL&D Coordinator Donegal ETB
Service used: Workshop/Talk
"I am delighted to offer my heartfelt praise for Carrie who is an exceptional facilitator. Her expertise and engaging approach with an innate ability to make complex topics accessible, has made numerous workshops enlightening and enjoyable. Carries passion for education and inclusion shines through. Her facilitator skills and dedication to professional development are truly exemplary, and I am grateful for the privilege of learning from Carrie."