Gina has twenty-seven years’ experience in education and has worked tirelessly throughout her career to put her school at the heart of the local community and open doors for pupils in the humanities, leading the school to its specialist status in English Literature. She was previously vice principal of St Patrick’s Grammar School, Downpatrick and having managed her school through the pandemic and cancellation of public examinations, Gina is experienced in leading through complex circumstances. She is actively committed to shared education initiatives and passionate about student voice, ensuring in decision making that young people are heard and listened to.