Catherine Smyth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and an M.A in Education. Since 1998 Catherine has been employed by Cistercian College as the ICT Coordinator and has been responsible for sourcing, installing and managing the first networked system which brought the College into a new era in terms of IT facilities. Prior to 1998 Catherine had worked for 12 years in the IT industry where she worked as a Software Consultant both in Ireland and the UK. As well as her role of ICT coordinator, Catherine also coordinates the Transition Year programme and teaches Business Studies. Cistercian College is an integral part of Catherine’s life; she believes that the care and welfare of the students in tandem with their academic education is our collective responsibility. She is a passionate believer that the unique Cistercian ethos offered to our students continues to benefit our students throughout their lives.