Meet the adventure-seeking teacher

By Emily Kelly2026-04-24T06:50:00

Orla Casby working as a science teacher wearing a lab coat and safety glasses working at a fume hood

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Head of chemistry Orla shares her science trolley tips and tricks, as well as her motto for raising everyone’s standards in the classroom

Meet the … article showcases a secondary school science teacher, technician or teacher trainer from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or Northern Ireland. Every teacher, technician or trainer in the series gives you their top tips for teaching resources, shares their favourite teaching hacks and gives you a glimpse into their life outside of school. In this article, meet Orla Casby, a chemistry teacher from Tuam, Ireland.

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