bel Blanco
Head of the international department

Bel began the International Department at Rosemont School in 2013 and has been Head ever since. She is directly responsible for each student’s wellbeing, academic flourishing, and full integration into the Irish experience.

Bel received her BA in Education with a focus on School Psychology from the University of Navarre, Spain. She received her MEd with a focus on Learning Second Languages through an Autonomous Approach and MLitt in Learning Styles and Learning Strategies from Trinity College Dublin. She has lived in 4 countries and travelled extensively in her work with young people and education.

Bel is the first point of contact for parents of the international students and for programmes wishing to work with Rosemont School.
“I started the International Department with a pilot group of 5 students and I am very happy to see the programme flourishing with 30 full time students and 80 short term students each year hailing from countries as diverse as Germany, France, Mexico, Colombia, Portugal, USA, Italy, Poland, and Singapore. The girls who take part in the International Programme not only improve their English, but grow in independence, self-knowledge, and responsibility. It is very gratifying to contribute to the personal development of each one of these students!”
“As the International Programme has grown, it has been wonderful to see the students’ English improve each year with the additional EFL classes I provide, as well as seeing each student grow personally.”

ORLAGH WALSH 
english and efl teacher

Orlagh is the English teacher for the International Department. She qualified as an EFL teacher with Swan Training Institute and has provided Cambridge Exam preparatory courses since 2014.

Orlagh studied Zoology in University College Dublin and led numerous educational programmes at the Dublin Zoo before joining Rosemont School.

As a native Dubliner, Orlagh offers the best combination of extra English classes and a knowledge of Irish culture and educational methods for all her students.

erika Davis 
office manager

Erika is the Office Manager for the International Department. She is responsible for coordinating each student’s application, payment, host family, uniform, and books.

Erika’s background includes a Business Degree from Griffith College, Dublin Business School, with a specialisation in Marketing, Accounting, Finance Education, and Public Relations. She has extensive experience at the corporate pharmaceutical level with systems integration and compliance.
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Married with 2 sons, Erika lives close to Rosemont and offers coordination and support to the team.
“I love that my job brings me into contact with so many families from overseas and here in Ireland!”
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