Charlie Lennon: education and career
- Education Qualifications:
- Batchelor of Arts (English and History), University College Dublin
- Diploma in National (primary) Teaching St Patrick's College of Education
Higher Diploma in Education (secondary), University College Dublin
Diploma in Remedial and Special Needs Teaching
Work Experience:
Primary Teacher - 9 yrs
- Class Teacher – 5 yrs
- Remedial Teacher - 3 yrs
- Special Needs Teacher – 1 yr
Official Irish National Teachers' Organisation – 10 yrs
- Executive Officer -3 yrs
- Education and Publications Officer - 7 yrs
Official Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland – 15 yrs
- Deputy General Secretary – 3 yrs
- General Secretary – 12 yrs
Education International – 7 yrs
- Chief Coordinator Administration and Europe 2004 - 2008
- Deputy General Secretary since May, 2008
International Involvement:
- Participated in conferences and seminars and acted as rapporteur and chair 1982 – 1988
- Organised WCOTP European Conference 1988
- Member of WCOTP European Regional Committee 1991 – 1993
- Member of ETUCE Executive Board
Member of EI European Regional Committee
- Vice-President of EI European Region 1999 – 2003
- Member of EI Executive Board 1995 - 1998
- Vice-President and Chair of the Finance Committee of EI 1998 – 2004
Other Representational Experience:
- Branch Secretary, INTO 1973 – 1978
- Member of the Executive Council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions 1991 – 2001
- Member of the Irish National Economic and Social Council
Member of the Irish National Economic and Social Forum
- Member of numerous Irish Government working parties and commissions on education issues
