Lynda joined St. Catherine’s in September 2002 as a Relief Social Care Worker, and has been the Potter Club Leader since January 2019. Lynda formed part of the original Potter Club pilot scheme - Potter Club is an alternative short break to traditional overnight respite. It is a community based club promoting independence and community engagement in local activities. In this role, Lynda organizes all of the Potter Club sessions to meet the needs of each individual and their group. Potter Club participants enjoy planned outings to a variety of venues with their peers and full staff support. Lynda continually explores new activities for children and young person’s attending to help them achieve their goals. Lynda meets with parents of potential participants to determine their suitability for each group and personalize their activities. Lynda holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in Applied Social Studies and has worked in the disability sector since 2002. Lynda has worked in the Education sector for over 20 years as a Special Needs Assistant in St. Catherine’s School from 2002 until 2017. Lynda has also worked part time as an SNA in an ASD unit in a mainstream National School. In 2022 Lynda completed the Level 6 Diploma in Inclusive School Support with UCD.