Nora

Mehigan

Professional Development

Togher Family Centre

Nora’s role involves enhancing staff growth and development by providing individualised mentoring, guidance, and support to strengthen professional practice.

Nora Mehigan has been working at Togher Family Centre since 1998. She is a Professional Development Specialist. Nora has a QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood studies, a Cache Level 3 in High/Scope and a Certificate in I.P.P.A which promotes a holistic, child centred, needs driven approach. She has played a vital role in projects during her time at Togher Family Centre, these include, setting up and running preschools in Togher Primary school and organisation of a street party to celebrate Togher Family Centre’s 50 years of service to the community.

Relevant Qualification

Early Childhood Studies (Level 6)

Other Qualifications Include:

  • Early Childhood Studies (Level 5)
  • IPPA
  • HighScope Cache (Level 3)

Professional Development

  • First Aid Responder
  • Fire Warden Training
  • Manual Handling
  • HACCP
  • Epilepsy Training

  • Certificate in “Introduction to Children First”
  • Aistear and Síolta
  • Domestic Violence  Training
  • Meitheal
  • Violence against Adults

Special Interest

Nora is passionate about passing on her knowledge gathered during her extensive career and enjoys mentoring and supporting her fellow staff members.