Lisa Tyrrell

- degree in Theology, Music and Maths from National University, Ireland. For a year after gaining my degree I did supply teaching in my old school. This was a great experience for me as I was seeing all my old teachers again, but this time I was an equal! I had such a great time teaching that after a month I knew I wanted to be an RE teacher. I applied to Liverpool Hope University, got an interview, and was delighted when I received the news I had a place on the PGCE course. Before I started the course, I attended the subject booster course and this helped me a great deal in getting to know everyone, and I knew I had some great friends already in place. I think RE is so important in schools today. It helps promote good citizenship, community cohesion and helps educate people in the world faiths. This leads to respect, understanding and an acceptance of them as equals.