Demystifying Dyslexia with Dr Jen O'Sullivan
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia is the most common learning difficulty in the world, and yet there are still so many miscon...
Morphology with Dr Treasa Bowe
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy guru Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) returns to That'll Teach You to talk about ...
Meet the Author: Tarsila Krüse
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator Tarsila Krüse takes us inside her creative process, from drawing books backw...
Trina Golden on the SET Guidelines
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trina Golden, principal and all-round education queen, is back on That'll Teach You to talk Special ...
Playful Learning in the Senior Classes with Gillian Corbally
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about play, but how can we bring it into everyday teaching in the senior classes in pr...
Returning to the Classroom with Ciara Reilly
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Reilly is back in the classroom! After several years working in other areas of education, Ciar...
Meet the Author: Sinead Moriarty
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author Sinead Moriarty joins the podcast, and we are EXCITED! We discuss the important...
Managing Emotions with Dr Ciara Joyce
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ciara Joyce, clinical psychologist and director of Emotion Skills Ireland joins Hugh and Jane thi...
Singing with your Class with Riona Sally Hartman
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scared to sing with your class? Not any more, now that Riona (@rionasally) is here to help! Riona ta...
Teaching in an Autism Class with Angela Cummins
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to be inspired! Angela Cummins (@specialedteacherireland) is on the show this week, and we'r...
Meet the Author: Paddy Donnelly
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly joins us for the start of an exciting new miniseries - Meet th...
Planning Visual Arts Lessons with Shona Kelly
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shona Kelly (@mskellys) is back to help you plan your Art lessons for the start of the year and beyo...
Relationship-Building with Karen Riordan
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creative psychotherapist, play therapist and teacher Karen Riordan (@primarylinks) joins Jane and Hu...
Building Relationships with Lorraine
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first week of school, and who better to help us kick off Season 3 than Lorraine (@all_thing...
Welcome to Season 3!
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Jane and Hugh are all set for an exciting new season of That'll Teach You, so we hope y...
It's Summer! with Peace Chukwurah
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's holiday time! For our final episode of Season 2, we are rejoined by Peace (@muinteoirchukwurah)...
The Big Transition with Tina
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine starting Junior Infants for the the first time. Imagine moving from 6th class to secondary s...
Interview Tips with Maria
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's interview time! Every summer, how many of us get nervous about upcoming interviews? Whether you...
Becoming an SNA with Magdalena
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by Magdalena Landziak (@sna_zone) who tells us about her journey from German...
Barretstown Mountain Challenge!
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We walked a marathon! Last weekend, Jane and Hugh took part in the Dublin Mountain Challenge in aid ...
Teaching in South Korea with Sarah & Eddie
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Teaching Abroad series resumes as we take a look at life as a teacher in South Korea. We are joi...
Teaching Music with Jay Wilson
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by our colleague, friend, and all-around musical maestro Jay Wilson (@jaywilsonmusic) ...
AI with Patrick Hickey
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI a force for good or a threat to us all? Could it be both? Patrick Hickey (@aiteachingguru) joi...
Careers Beyond Teaching with Mrs Mactivity
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Mrs Mactivity (aka Heather and @mrsmactivity) tells her fascinating story on this week...
Happy Easter with Will Sebag-Montefiore
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and Hugh's other podcast co-host Will Sebag-Montefiore (yes, that's his real name -...
Work-Life Balance with Cormac O'Donoghue
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got a good work-life balance? We were faced with that question during our chat with Cormac ...
Teaching in China with Katie (Twinkle Kids)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our international series as Katie (@twinklekidsireland) joins us to tell us about her ex...
Teaching in Sydney with Hayley
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're Down Under this week as Hayley (@theteacherstudent) joins the podcast to tell us all about tea...
The Science of Reading with Dee
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
But...what is the science of reading? We asked Dee (@playful_classroom) to return to the show to tal...
I nGrá le Gaeilge with Cian Ó Gríofa (Cian Griffin)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Seachtain na Gaeilge! Grá ar an Trá star Cian Ó Gríofa (@gaylgeoiri) joins Jane and Hugh to...
Positive Psychology with Fiona Forman
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing expert Fiona Forman (@fionaformanwellbeing) joins the podcast this week to talk us through...
Uniforms with Trina Golden
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uniforms! Do we love them, do we hate them? Principal Trina Golden (@_fromtinyacorns_) rejoins the ...
Mid-Term Fortune Cookies!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane attacks Hugh, Hugh rediscovers his love for the German language, and we place the future of Tha...
Trauma-Informed Teaching with Claire
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claire (@the.connectedclassroom) joins the show this week to chat about trauma-informed practice and...
Books! Books! Books! with Children's Books Ireland (Part 2)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We return for the second half of our epic chat with Becky Long from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsb...
Books! Books! Books! with Children's Books Ireland (Part 1)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becky from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsbooksirel) joins Jane and Hugh to dive into the wonderful ...
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with Baisat Alawiye
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EDI advocate and primary school teacher Baisat Alawiye (@minorityteachersireland) joins the show thi...
Assault in the Classroom with Sophie Cole
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heartbreaking and inspiring, devastating and rewarding, this week's conversation is with Sophie Cole...
School Placement with Rebecca Morrissey
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Placement tutor and Teacher Fellow Rebecca Morrissey (@rebeccamorrisseyedu) joins the podcast this w...
End of Term with Robbie
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Robbie O'Connell (@positiveprimaryprincipal) returns to the podcast to wrap up the Christm...
Multigrade Teaching with Áine
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many of you have asked for this topic - it's time to talk multigrade. What's it like teaching two...
LGBTQ+ Education with Mister Múinteoir (Adam)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam (mister_muinteoir_) joins That'll Teach You to chat about how we can "usualise" LGBTQ+ educatio...
Avoiding Burnout with Charlie Burley
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing coach and author Charlie Burley (@the.teachers.health.coach) joins Jane and Hugh to give s...
Informational Texts with Clara Fiorentini
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy expert Clara Fiorentini (@claramariafiorentini) joins us from Marino to discuss how we shou...
Bullying with Dr Joanna Fortune: Part 2
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Joanna Fortune (psychotherapist and author) returns for the second part of our discussion around ...
Bullying with Dr Joanna Fortune: Part 1
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist and author Dr Joanna Fortune joins the podcast this week for the first of two episod...
Happy Hallowe'en!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Hallowe'en! We are on our mid-term break, so we just drop by to say hello and tease some of ou...
SNAs with Linda and Oneesa
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane & Hugh are joined this week by two wonderful Special Needs Assistants to discuss life as an...
Play in the new Primary Curriculum Framework with Lorraine
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Episode 50! Lorraine (@all_things_primary) joins us once again to bring her expertise in play t...
Budget Reaction with Trina Golden
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2025 has disappointed many in the education sector; in an election year, do politicians not s...
Digital Safety with Ciara Reilly
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marino lecturer Ciara Reilly (@ciarareillylecturer) returns to That'll Teach You for a no-holds-barr...
Droichead with Peace & Kyna
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NQT Peace Chukwurah (@muinteoirchukwurah) returns to the podcast along with Professional Support Tea...
Outdoor Education with Stephen Hannon
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Open the doors of your classroom and head into nature - Stephen Hannon, expert in Outdoor Education ...
Assessing Writing with Jen O'Sullivan
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy lecturer Jen O'Sullivan (@readwritejen) returns to the podcast to tackle the problem of how...
Finding Fun in Gaeilge with Aislinn
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gaeilge star Aislinn (ismuinteoirme) joins Jane and Hugh to help them start the year teaching Gaeilg...
Approaching the New School Year with Tina
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to school with Tina (@teacherofdotes), Infants teacher extraordinaire, who returns to the...
Back to School - Year 2 of That'll Teach You!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Rested and ready for a new school year, Jane and Hugh catch up on their summers and dis...
End of Year/Interview Tips
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're on our holidays! Before taking a break for the summer, Hugh and Jane wrap up the school year. ...
Junior Infants - End of Year with...Everyone!
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this extra-special episode, we are joined by a host of Junior Infants teachers to discuss the fin...
Graduation with Treasa and Gillian
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6th class teachers Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) and Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_t...
Creative Mindfulness with Bernie
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creative Mindfulness Practitioner Bernie Woods (@the_meaningful_muinteoir) joins the podcast to chat...
Literature as Gaeilge with Julie Anne
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Anne De Brún joins the podcast this week to explore how we can bring more literature into our...
Hatching Chicks with Jean Whiteford
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you could hatch chicks in your classroom? Wonder no more - Jean Whiteford takes us ...
Trailblazing with Peace Chukwurah
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peace Chukwurah (@muinteoirchukwurah) joins That'll Teach You mere hours after completing her final ...
Literacy with Treasa Bowe
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) is back this week to focus on literacy, with an emphasis ...
Teaching in L.A. with Treasa Bowe
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) joins Jane and Hugh in the first of her two...
Exploring Resources in Maths with Alan Grace
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk maths! Alan Grace (@thefoureyedteacher) joins the podcast to educate Hugh and Jane about ...
Educate Together with Trina Golden
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Trina Golden (@_fromtinyacorns_) is this week's guest to answer all our questions about Ed...
Love in the Classroom with Lorraine
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love our students, but how can we show them? Lorraine (@all_things_primary) joins Jane and Hugh t...
Easter Holidays/Look-Ahead to Summer!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh catch their breath as the Easter holidays begin, reflecting on the year since Christma...
Play in the Middle and Senior Classes
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh are joined by Katie-Jayne (kj_teaches) to explore how to bring play to the top half of...
Teaching in Australia with Jane O'Reilly
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, That'll Teach You takes a look at life as a teacher elsewhere. Jane O'Reilly joi...
Seachtain na Gaeilge with Mollie
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gaeilge teacher and influencer Mollie (@irishwithmollie) returns to That'll Teach You to help us pre...
Debating with Gillian
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) joins Jane and Hugh this week to talk about debating. From...
Promoting Positivity as a Principal
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! In our first episode of 2024, we are joined by Robbie (@positiveprimaryprincipal) to dis...
End of Term with Rachel and Madeline
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's (nearly) holiday time! Rachel Kenny and Madeline Files return to the podcast to wrap up our fir...
Christmas with Tina!
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infants teacher and playful pedagogy guru Tina (@teacherofdotes) rejoins Jane and Hugh to chat about...
Life as a Principal with Stephen Earley
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Stephen Earley (@primaryschoolonline.ie) joins That'll Teach You to share his experiences ...
Music in the Classroom with Madeline Files
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and musician Madeline Files joins Jane and Hugh to chat about how we can (and why we should)...
CPD with Dee!
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dee (@playful_classroom) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss how best to approach Continuing Professional...
Maths with Shannon Ahern
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh are joined by Shannon Ahern (@craic_matamaitic) to discuss how we can encourage a posi...
Parent-Teacher Meetings with Rachel Kenny
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infants expert Rachel Kenny rejoins the show to help Jane and Hugh discuss parent-teacher meetings a...
Mid-Term Check-in
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy mid-term break! (In Ireland, anyway.) Jane and Hugh reflect on their highlights from the first...
Yard Duty
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is yard duty all about skinned knees and children arguing, or is it a vital part of the teaching day...
Play - Behaviour Management with Aimee Flynn
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series on Play with Aimee Flynn (@aistearinaction), infants expert and creator of am...
Play with Tina
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh are joined by infants expert Tina (@teacherofdotes) to tackle the world of play. Tina ...
NQT Tips with Lora
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh are joined by Lora (@misslorakate) to discuss the highs, the lows and the middles of y...
Digital Learning with Ciara Reilly
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Reilly (@ciarareillylecturer) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss digital learning and ICT in today...
Birthdays in the Classroom!
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Hugh's birthday! Or at least, it was. Jane is far more excited than Hugh, but together they rec...
Irish with Mollie
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gaeilge teacher Mollie (@irishwithmollie) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss how we can help foster a po...
Read-Alouds with Jen O'Sullivan
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy Lecturer Jen O'Sullivan (@readwritejen) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss read-alouds in the c...
Back to School - Wellbeing
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh talk wellbeing and self-care with Holly (@wellbeing_educator). From looking after your...
Back to School - Art with Ms Kelly
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The truly inspirational Shóna Kelly (@mskellys on Instagram) brings her creativity and wisdom to th...
First Day in Junior Infants
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Junior Infants teacher Rachel Kenny joins Jane and Hugh to explain the wonderful world of infant/KG ...
First Day of School
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Hugh put on their uniforms, pack their lunchboxes, and take you through the first day of th...
Back to School - Classroom Management
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Classroom Management? Luckily, one of our podcast hosts knows. Jane talks the listeners (and...
Back to School - Preparing Your Classroom
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on! As the first day of school approaches, Jane and Hugh discuss what you can do to...
Welcome to...That'll Teach You
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of That'll Teach You, primary school teachers Jane Costigan and Hugh O'Connor c...