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Meabh Ritchie
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Konnie Huq
John Sergeant’s wife and a playful physics master took centre stage during the presenter’s school days
10 June 2011
The day my life changed - The TA brought a defibrillator; I applied a shock. But I didn’t know if she would make it
10 June 2011
My best teacher: Konnie Huq
John Sergeant’s wife and a playful physics master took centre stage during the presenter’s school days
27 May 2011
Too cool for school
It’s natural to want to be popular with students. But, as Meabh Ritchie reports, trying too hard to gain their admiration could land you in hot water
20 May 2011
Sinn Fein pledges ‘radical change’ as it sticks with education remit
20 May 2011
Surplus to requirements
It’s a grim outlook for many teachers of non-EBac subjects, as Meabh Ritchie reports
13 May 2011
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