Below are a number of case studies from people who are presently enjoying a career in Gaelic teaching.
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Paul CassidyI’m Paul Cassidy and I am 25 years old. I am a primary teacher at the Glasgow Gaelic School. |
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Gwen CulbertsonI have been the Headteacher of Sleat Primary School since January this year (2008). I have learned a huge amount in that time and I am very much enjoying the position. |
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Elaine FergusonI moved to the Isle of Skye and studied on the one year Cursa Comais aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. As part of that course I carried out a three week placement at Sleat Primary School. I enjoyed this so much that I was positive I’d be happy to pursue a career in teaching. |
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Yvonne ForrestMy name is Yvonne Forrest. I am from Edinburgh and have been a class teacher for more than 25 years. |
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Yvonne GunnI spent five years in Aberdeen studying towards an honours degree in Gaelic studies followed by the PGCE in secondary teaching. After graduating, I came to work at Tobermory High School on the Isle of Mull. |
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Jan KerselI am originally from Wales, but have been living in Scotland for 28 years and on the West coast for 17 years. I work in a small rural primary school – Ardchattan – near Oban in Argyll. |
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Angela NicDhòmhnaillHi! I am from Staffin on the Isle of Skye, where I was brought up in a Gaelic family and attended Portree High School. After leaving school, I went to Aberdeen University, where I gained an honours degree in Gaelic. |
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Catriona StewartI was born and brought up in Ness on the Isle of Lewis. Like many of the pupils starting school (though I don’t really remember this) I had very little English, Gaelic is my first language. |