Facilitators
The Super Generation has a team of highly professional facilitators who are passionate about supporting young people on their learning and life journey. Our facilitators are profiled below.
Facilitators
Ciara Connolly
Meet Ciara Connolly, Head of The Super Generation. With a background in psychology and research, and as a qualified counsellor, Ciara has taken part in research focused on enhancing the emotional wellbeing and safeguarding behaviours of second-level students in Ireland. She has worked one-on-one with students, addressing challenges such as study skills, school-related stress, relationships, mental health, and exam pressure. Passionate about student development, Ciara is dedicated to equipping young people with the tools they need to achieve their academic and personal goals, fostering a positive and supportive school culture.
Brendan O’Byrne
Brendan brings over a decade of experience teaching Science and Maths to secondary school students and has recently joined The Super Generation. He is passionate about helping students overcome unique challenges by developing effective study methods. Brendan firmly believes in the connection between self-efficacy and career success, and he is dedicated to empowering students through both self-belief and practical study skills. He holds a BSc in Biological Science and Physics Education and a postgraduate diploma in Guidance Counseling.
Charlotte Keating
Charlotte is passionately committed to helping young people unlock their full potential and find true fulfillment in both their academic and personal lives. With experience working with thousands of students aged 9 to 18, she takes a student-centered approach that empowers them to confidently navigate their unique journeys.
What makes Charlotte’s workshops truly exceptional is her diverse and dynamic background. She holds a Law degree from Trinity College Dublin, is a Chartered Accountant (FCA), and has earned professional coaching accreditation (APC, IAPC&M). Additionally, she’s a certified trainer (QQI Level 6) and a professional actor. This unique blend of expertise allows Charlotte to infuse her sessions with a mix of research-backed insights, practical tools, and real-world experiences. Her ability to inspire and entertain ensures that her workshops are not only educational but also deeply memorable and impactful.
Ger Robinson
Since 2013, Ger has been an integral part of The Super Generation team, contributing to the delivery of impactful seminar content. Currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy at UCD, Ger recognises the crucial role of self-discipline and work ethic in achieving academic success. His focus is on empowering students to unlock their potential and reach their goals in all areas of life.
Driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education, Ger is passionate about helping students to cultivate the right mindset. He has seen how raising awareness of this can lead to meaningful change. For Ger, teaching is a collaborative effort, where he gains as much from his students and colleagues as they do from him.
Driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education, Ger is passionate about helping students to cultivate the right mindset. He has seen how raising awareness of this can lead to meaningful change. For Ger, teaching is a collaborative effort, where he gains as much from his students and colleagues as they do from him.
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Hilda McEvoy
Hilda is dedicated to helping young people unlock their potential through transformative "light bulb" moments that foster a growth mindset, personal responsibility, and academic success. With over 20 years of experience as a communication skills facilitator, relationship mentor, and parent mentor, she has supported clients through a range of issues, helping them overcome barriers to realise their full potential.
Hilda brings a dynamic blend of commitment, energy, and innovation to her work, consistently delivering excellence. She holds an honours BA in French and Economics, a diploma in Marketing, a higher diploma in Relationship Mentoring, a certificate in Family Therapy, and a postgraduate diploma in Digital Marketing. She is also a member of the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors.
Ciaran Prior
In 2022, Ciaran joined the Super Generation team, having previously served on the front line of policing for 32 years as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) with An Garda Síochána. With a unique backstory as a CSI and a natural ability to connect with people on an individual and group level, Ciaran delivers presentations and seminars that engage, entertain, and fascinate his audience.
His outstanding skills were recognised when he was invited to speak at the prestigious TEDx Tralee 2022 conference on October 6th. His talk, titled ‘Life Lessons From Dealing With Death’, chronicles his journey from a childhood fear of death to joining a job that exposed him to it on such a large scale over his 32 years of policing, and the valuable life lessons he learned from this experience.
Vicki Kelly
With extensive experience as a coach and mentor, Vicki understands the transformative power of personal development in preparing students for their future. She passionately supports young adults as they navigate the transition to the next stage of life. Utilising coaching psychology, Vicki helps individuals reframe challenges, embrace new opportunities, and move forward with strategic clarity. Her deep commitment to self-development reflects the significant positive impact it can have on one's life. Vicki holds an MSc in Personal and Business Management (UCC), a QQI Level 7 in Mediation including Family Law (Griffith College), and a postgraduate diploma in Coaching Psychology (UCC).
Jennifer Stack
With a unique and inspirational presentation style, Jennifer conveys her passion for education to her students in a way that engages them with the subject matter. Bringing vast experience as an educator to the Super Generation team, her background is in lecturing and secondary school teaching across Art, Computer Science and her role as a career guidance teacher while at CBS The Green School, Tralee. Currently Jennifer lectures in python coding and software development for the FIT Software Developer Apprenticeship Programme. Her secondary school teaching saw her students receiving first place awards at the BT Young Scientist competition and the WebWise Safer Internet Best Overall Campaign Award. She also supported her Computer Science students in joining the Microsoft Schools Campaign. With a varied and fascinating journey through third-level education at New York’s School of Visual Arts, Parsons School of Design, New York, UCC, MTU, and LIT, Jennifer carries this knowledge seamlessly into the classroom setting.
John Doran (Ways to Wellbeing)
Author of Ways to Well-being, John Doran has served as a teacher and guidance counsellor for almost three decades. He strongly believes in the transformative power of education to break the cycle of poverty and empower young people to make the most of their potential, regardless of their circumstances.
John's expertise in this area has led him to speak to a wide range of audiences, including management bodies, businesses, education trusts, teachers, parents, and students. His talks cover topics such as resilience, emotional intelligence, well-being in the workplace, stress management, and maximizing performance.
John has designed and delivered the SMART Training Programme, which helps individuals manage stress and build resilience. Ways to Wellbeing has been adopted by over 180 schools in Ireland and mainland Europe. His work has made a positive impact on countless lives and has earned him a reputation as a leading voice in education and well-being.
