New principal of Longford secondary school is excited for the future
Longford native Brendan McGlynn has been appointed as the new principal of Lanesboro Community College
A Longford native, and a past pupil of St Patrick's Primary school in Ballinamuck and Moyne Community School, Brendan McGlynn has been appointed as the new principal of Lanesboro Community College.
Brendan takes on the role after spending the last decade as Deputy Principal of Coláiste Íoasagaín, Portarlington.
He began his teaching career in Castleknock where he taught science, chemistry and maths. He then spent seven years in Pobalscoil Íosolde in Palmerstown.
From there he moved to Coláiste Choilm in Tullamore where he remained until he moved to Coláiste Iosagin Portarlington as Deputy Principal in June 2017.
As a school leader, Brendan has a wealth of experience in relation to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives and managing change in education.
Brendan has said that he is excited for the future in Lanesboro and that he is looking forward to working with the students, staff, parents and wider community in Lanesboro.
He is passionate about leading an inclusive, student-centred school where young people are supported in their learning and development.
Learning, growing and supporting students to reach their full potential in an open and collaborate way, will be at the forefront of Brendan's leadership.
We wish Brendan and his school staff the very best for the coming year and years ahead.