Sara Fitzgerald

Dr. Sara Fitzgerald is a Lecturer in Education at Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick), specializing in English Language and Literacy. She holds a B.Ed and M.Ed from Mary Immaculate College and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on the Gradual Release of Responsibility model in writing development. Her professional background includes primary school teaching with leadership roles as Principal and Deputy Principal.

Her research examines literacy education, digital technologies in teaching, and pedagogical strategies like explicit instruction and collaborative learning. Fitzgerald collaborates with Education Centres and the Professional Development Service for Teachers to design professional development programs.

Her publications center on educational methodologies, emphasizing student-centered approaches and teacher training innovations.

No scientific awards or laboratory affiliations are documented.