Meet Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals are here to support you in achieving your academic goals this year.

Daniell Verveen
Director of T&L
Maths, Chemistry & Physics
Greystones & Wicklow Town
Daniell is a Maths, Chemistry and Physics Teacher with a Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership. As Exam Focus Ireland's founder, he is passionate about the exam preparation process and supporting students on their journey through their Junior and Senior Cycles. He has over a decade of experience teaching Maths & Sciences at all levels and has held Assistant Principal and Head of Department posts throughout his dynamic career.

Aisling Doyle
​​Director of Operations
Greystones & Wicklow Town
​​​​Aisling has been an integral part of Exam Focus Ireland's growth and expansion over the last 8 years. She has a passion for education and helping students reach their potential. She prides herself on exemplary customer service and creation of a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Aileen Wall-Adderley
Biology
Wicklow Town
​​​Aileen focuses on giving students the knowledge that they need to succeed in their exams, and the confidence to take on any exam paper question. She aims to cover most of the Leaving Certificate course during the year but there is a particular focus on definitions and the chapters that appear most frequently on the paper e.g. genetics, respiration etc. Each week she goes through notes and practices exam paper questions. This allows students the time to ask questions while getting used to exam paper phrasing, length of answers expected and the marking schemes.​​

Lucy Bellotti
​Maths
Wicklow Town
​​Lucy graduated from Maynooth University with a first-class honours degree in Science and Maths Education. During her time there, she received four academic awards, two in Biology and two in Maths. She also tutored students in Calculus and Linear Algebra. Lucy has now established herself at ETSS Wicklow as a Maths and Biology teacher. Since then, she has become the Head of the Maths Department and continues to inspire a love for maths with her infectious enthusiasm for the subject.

Laura Winters
Gaeilge
Wicklow Town​​​​​
Laura is a highly experienced teacher of Irish with over 20 years’ experience teaching and correcting at the highest level. She has a First Class Honours degree in Irish and a H.Dip.Ed from UCD and holds an Advanced Diploma in Irish Legal Translation from Kings’ Inns. Her notes are prepared with the learner in mind and are clear, concise, and aim to provide students with the means to achieve a top grade. Laura’s top tips with regard to essay writing are to use a variety of high-level, topic-specific vocabulary, to avoid repetition, to have one strong point per paragraph, and to have at least 5 extremely well-prepared essays that can be adapted to a variety of essay titles. As for the oral, preparation and practice are key, with the aid of detailed and focussed notes. All essays, answers and notes provided are of H1 standard. Laura endeavours to ensure that each student reaches his or her full potential in this subject.

Eileen Verveen
Academy Manager
Wicklow Town
​Eileen has over 20 years of experience in the teaching industry. She worked in the Primary school sector previously and continues her passion for working with kids as part of the Homework Club in Exam Focus Ireland. Eileen is passionate about encouraging students with their studies and finding a solution to suit all students. Her ultimate goal is to spread positivity in the workplace and ensure that everybody comes out with a positive learning experience. If you have any enquiries Eileen will have no problem helping you out!

Lorna Burke
Biology
Greystones​
Lorna teaches Biology at Exam Focus Ireland. Her love for teaching Biology can be seen in the classroom through the use of fun and interactive approaches to learning. She aims to make the subject interesting and tries to link it to the real world as much as possible. In class, we work on exam style questions and fine tune answers to ensure maximum success in exams. As a group, we pinpoint key areas to focus on when studying each chapter, developing great study skills and notes.

Sheena Roche
​Spanish
Greystones​​
Sheena is a passionate Spanish teacher who graduated from both UCD and UCC with a BA Hons degree in Spanish & Music and a Professional Diploma in Education. She is a lover of languages and travel, whose experience living in Spain and travelling much of Central and South America has enriched her cultural and linguistic knowledge of Spanish. She has worked on the internal committee for the Association of Teachers of Spanish in Ireland, helping to review and provide feedback on the Spanish curriculum and examinations, as well as hosting events and educational workshops for Spanish teachers around Ireland. As a leader of many language initiatives in her school, a teacher of LC Spanish for many years, and having taken on the role of Spanish exchange coordinator, head of the MFL department and coordinator of inclusion and diversity within her school, along with years of working as an exam aide with the SEC for the state exams, she brings ample experience to the table in terms of preparing for the state exam. And above all, she brings an active, creative, enjoyable and well-rounded approach to learning the language, keeping the individual needs of her students in mind at all times, supporting and encouraging them to reach their full potential in Spanish.​​

Sadhbh Murphy
Gaeilge
Greystones​​
Sadhbh holds a double first-class honours degree in Irish and a
Professional Masters in Education. She strives to create a welcoming, engaging and interactive
classroom where students feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential. She instils confidence in her students by giving them a thorough understanding of the exam content and structure. She is always keen to help and wants her students to appreciate and
develop a love for our language.

Albertine O'Donovan
French
Wicklow Town
Albertine is a highly experienced and native French teacher with over 20 years’ teaching experience. She has also worked as a Leaving Certificate oral examiner and Leaving and Junior Certificate written examiner with the State Examinations Commission.
She is a highly motivated French teacher who makes learning enjoyable and engaging. Classes are carefully tailored to each student’s individual needs, ensuring personalised support and confidence-building. With a strong focus on practicing all parts of the Leaving Certificate - reading, writing, listening, and speaking - her students receive thorough preparation to excel in their exams. She is very motivated to enhance academic skills and prepare her students for the Leaving Cert with a strong focus on improving French proficiency and mastering subject knowledge through intensive tutoring, supporting and encouraging them to reach their full potential in French.
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Sean Mc Mahon
Maths
Greystones
Sean is a highly versatile and effective educator with a broad range of experience across both UK and Irish education. He has held senior leadership roles demonstrating his ability to excel in diverse settings. With a proven record of enhancing student performance, Sean leverages his insider knowledge as an Exam Coordinator for the State Exam Commission to help students master exam techniques. His expertise has yielded exceptional results, with students achieving maximum marks on their Leaving Certificate exams.

Jack Donnelly
​Maths
Greystones​​
Jack holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Maynooth University, and a Professional Master of Education from UCD. He has also corrected State exams in both Mathematics and Biology. Jack believes in sparking interest by linking complex topics to real-life applications, helping students gain a deeper understanding. His teaching emphasises building strong notes and working through examples before approaching exam-style questions. Passionate about education, Jack is committed to making science and maths accessible and engaging. He is also the Head of the Maths and Science Department in his school.

Kate Mc Manus
Spanish
Greystones
Kate is a highly experienced Spanish teacher with over 10 years’ teaching experience, including five years living in Spain and teaching in Spanish secondary schools. She holds a Professional Masters of Education and a BA in Spanish and English Literature, and she brings a unique cultural and linguistic perspective to her classes.
Kate has also worked as a Leaving Certificate oral examiner and Junior Certificate written examiner with the State Examinations Commission, giving students valuable insight into exam strategies. She is passionate about evidence-based language learning techniques and the practical, real-world use of Spanish to help students achieve the best results possible.

Ciara Condren
StudySphere & StudySpace Manager
Wicklow Town
Ciara is a final-year BSc student at Maynooth University, studying Experimental Physics and Mathematics. In September 2026, she will embark on the Professional Master of Education, where she aims to combine her passion for science and mathematics with her enthusiasm for teaching -inspiring the next generation of curious minds to explore and love these subjects as much as she does.

Sophia McConnon
Maths
Greystones
Sophia graduated from Dublin City University with a degree in Science Education, specialising in Maths and Physics. They are passionate about helping students develop confidence and a real understanding of mathematical concepts. Their lessons focus on clear explanations, practical examples, and exam-focused strategies to help every student reach their full potential.

Jacqueline Jordan
Academy Manager
Greystones
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Lorna Wilson
Maths
Wicklow Town

Shifra Verveen
Sales & Marketing Manager
Greystones & Wicklow Town​​​

Anne Keatings
​​English
Greystones & Wicklow Town

Sylvie Fogarty
​​French
Greystones​​
