Laura joined PPLI in June 2019 as an associate, contributing to projects such as the facilitation of Communities of Practice, the training of Foreign Language Assistants, and the development of blended learning CPD. In 2021, she took on a full-time role as an Education Officer. Laura now leads on the development and implementation of CLIL, supports schools involved in #ThinkLanguages, and promotes languages through the Languages Connect awareness-raising campaign.

A graduate of the University of Limerick, Laura completed both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies there. Upon earning her Bachelor of Education, she was awarded the President’s Medal for Excellence in Teaching Practice and received a bursary to undertake her research Master’s in Education. Laura is currently pursuing a PhD in the University of Limerick, focusing on language teacher identity and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Her research investigates how foreign language teachers in Ireland navigate their professional identity within CLIL contexts. Her academic interests also include initial teacher education and fostering partnerships between universities and schools.