Success Stories

Susan McKenzie – Rediscovering Ambition Through Education in Inclusive Education Practice

"There’s nothing like studying at a degree level about a topic you are passionate about."

Marcella McNamee – BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education as a Path to Her Master’s

"Portobello understands the realities of adult learners, and their programmers give students every opportunity to succeed."

Anne Marie Dalton – Early Years Degree is ‘Missing Piece of the Puzzle’ with 15 Years of Experience

"My belief is that young children deserve to have their education and care taken seriously and have a graduate-led workforce."

Georganne Conerney – Early Years Degree ‘Prepared Me to Take on Leadership Within the Sector’

“This qualification gives me the confidence, recognition, and formal backing I need to go after management roles."

Katie Kelly – From Leaving Cert Doubts to Portobello Institute Montessori Manager

"Once I heard you didn't need points from the Leaving Cert, I knew I was finally going to be able to do what I wanted to do."

Jade Farrell – Empowering Others Through a Passion for Early Years

"I chose Portobello Institute because of its flexible learning model which aligned with my professional and personal life."

Magdalena Landziak – Becoming a ‘Leader and Change-maker’ for SNA and Inclusive Education

"The ripple effect of investing in your own learning will be felt in every classroom, conversation, and community you touch."

Sonia Verma – Driven by Purpose Through the MA in Inclusive Education & SEN

"I can truly say Portobello has made my dream come true and I will never forget my time as a student."

Ann McCourt – SNA Fulfilling Her Lifelong Goal with BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice

Vitoria Alves – Inclusive Education Practice Graduate Becomes Braille Bricks Ambassador supported by the LEGO® Foundation

Vitoria is now an ambassador for Braille Bricks supported by the LEGO Foundation in partnership with Vision Ireland.

Margaret Drennan: Navigating Career Change with Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care

“I loved the course, it was very supportive with so much help from students and tutors. I am really proud of myself."

Sinead Finnerty – Going ‘Above and Beyond My Dream’ with Early Childhood Care and Education

"I cannot thank all the amazing tutors at Portobello enough, for providing me with the opportunity to go above and beyond my dream."

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