Mary Fitzpatrick
My background is in Theatre in Education and Applied Theatre. I studied a degree in Drama at Strawberry Hill University, London. I majored in Community Drama as I always had an interest and passion in using the arts as a tool to help heal and give a safe space and voice to express. Having been involved in a global project called INDRA (International Development for Reconciliation using the Arts) with my own youth theatre, FIRST ACT YOUTH THEATRE.
This naturally lead me down the path of a deeper healing journey and being able to use my skills and talents to help bring HOPE, and POSITIVITY to little humans that I can congruently identify with.
I am steeped in the drive to help children thrive, shine, explore and most importantly, love every bit of themselves!
My own childhood traumas are my motivations every day.
‘Every child needs a champion who will not give up on them’
The power of AMBER and being able to teach little and big humans about the approach. Every human needs a bit of AMBER every single day.
Surrounding myself with likeminded people who deliver this work is a blessing and I am blessed to be a part of Fresh Minds Education.
Be the adult now that you needed when you were a child!
I love being involved in Gaelic football with my children. So that is my outlet and self-care. I get to spend time with special people (Anchor)
It is my time to run, jump, play, and coach (MOVE)
I must focus on my own abilities so that I don’t collapse lol (BREATH)
I get to chat and off load to other coaches and mammy’s which is always great craic! (EXPRESS)
And a nice bath afterwards (RELAX)
That the AMBER Approach will be adopted into every school in the world (I always dream BIG).
Life, my husband and my 3 children – Lily, Hope and Bobby.