Educate Together, Ireland’s equality-based school patron, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members in its national office. These new staff members will contribute to Educate Together’s work to support quality and build capacity across the growing school network, and to increase access to equality-based education so that this model is available to more children and young people across Ireland.
Aaron Jewell – Software Application Manager
Aaron is an experienced I.T. project manager with over two decades of experience in the sector. He has worked with notable organisations such as the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Department of Health, Amnesty International, the Dublin Food Coop, and the Humanist Association.
Passionate about education and the environment, Aaron has facilitated development education programs at all levels, focusing on sustainability and natural system design through forest school and climate education. Recently, he furthered his expertise by qualifying in Innovation for Sustainability at UCD.
As Software Application Manager, Aaron is excited to redesign the Educate Together national office’s I.T. systems to improve efficiency and usability. He looks forward to bringing holistic processes and methodologies to enhance how the Educate Together national office works, and is delighted to be part of the team.
Kylie Kinsella – Communications Officer
Kylie’s interest in equality-based education came from her experience working as a language and culture instructor in Spain. During her time there, she observed the significant challenges posed by a static education system, including resistance to change and inadequate support for students with additional needs. Moreover, they witnessed firsthand how children from marginalised backgrounds faced substantial barriers to their education. These experiences fueled Kylie’s determination to broaden her understanding of human rights in both a local and global context.
Kylie received their dual-major BA in English, as well as Women and Gender Studies. She specialised in Domestic Violence Prevention and Services and worked as a Domestic Violence Advocate in her home state of Delaware, in the United States. After moving to Ireland in 2019, she earned an MA in Gender, Globalisation and Human Rights from the University of Galway. She has experience in communications and operations for grassroots groups like the Community Policy Initiative and non-profits like Network Delaware, LGBT Ireland and One Family Ireland.
As Communications Officer, Kylie will assist in implementing strategic communication plans to effectively convey the message of Educate Together, enhance its public image and engage with stakeholders across various platforms.
