Congratulations to HERC Researcher Dr. Noreen Connolly O’Prey

HERC researcher Noreen Connolly O’Prey has recently completed an Ed. D in the School of Education Studiesat DCU. Noreen successfully defended her qualitative research study ‘An Exploration of the Role and Impact of the School Secretary/Administrator in the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee (CDVEC)'. The degree will be conferred in March 2012. A key focus of the research was on highlighting the importance of the role in education, gaining further recognition for the role and the provision of continuous professional development.