Briana Fitzsimons

Briana Fitzsimons is a multi-ethnic, multi-racial woman who grew up in Yonkers, NY and has lived in Ireland since 2017. She was a secondary school special education teacher for 12 years and holds degrees in English from Boston College and Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh. Briana also delivers training to educators on how to make schools inclusive for all students. One of her main goals is to empower teachers and young people with the tools they need to make sure that everyone is seen and heard and feels a sense of belonging in all educational spaces in Ireland. She lives in Co. Kildare with her partner and two children and is proud to call Ireland home.