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Catriona O'Toole is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Education at Maynooth University, School of Education. She specializes in school wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, and educational inclusion, bridging research with practical implementation. Her work influences international policy, including contributions to UNESCO's Future of Education report and development of the EMBRACE Framework for trauma-informed care in schools.
Education: BA and PhD in Psychology from Maynooth University, with additional qualifications in teaching and early childhood care.
Research interests include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), mindfulness in education, social justice, and education for human flourishing. Key projects include studies on school attendance barriers, pandemic impacts, and trauma-informed teacher training. She leads initiatives such as the International Network for School Attendance (INSA) and contributes to Ireland's Kildare Children and Young People’s Services Committee.
Publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Frontiers in Education, Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine), policy briefs, and invited talks at global conferences. Awards include the Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award and Irish Research Council scholarships.
Teaching focuses on child development, mental health, and trauma-informed education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She integrates contemplative practices into pedagogy, fostering student empathy and self-awareness.
Grants secured include funding from the Irish Research Council, WHO Schools for Health in Europe, and MUSSI. Key collaborations involve Aarhus University and UNESCO's MGIEP.
