Pádraig Walsh is the Actualise Academy's Behaviour Specialist. He is intrigued by people and human behaviour and is passionate about improving outcomes for students and teachers through effective CPD training for teachers. His range of knowledge and experience is diverse, working with both children and adults across educational, clinical and residential settings. He is a regular contributor on RTÉ Radio 1, The Six O'Clock Show on Virgin Media 1 as well as featuring on the Irish Independent and other publications.

Pádraig qualified with a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis after completing his degree in Psychology (both at NUI Galway). Pádraig has presented his research extensively at conferences on the effectiveness of Positive Behaviour Support in Ireland, Australia, Singapore and the UK. He lectures on the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis in NUI Galway, Trinity College, Dublin and on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the University of Limerick. Not only that, he has taught every class from junior high to PhD, including special education classrooms!

Pádraig is the founder of the podcast series All About Dis' exploring disability issues in Ireland today and The Behavioural Vaccine looking at practical behavioural science in the real world. 

Dr. Michael Keane is a Behavioural Neuroscientist with degrees in Psychology and Medicine and a PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience. He is the founder of Ireland’s largest Neurofeedback Training and Psychology Clinic and has pioneered 3D functional brain imaging to better understand the link between brain function and behaviour. His work spans clinical settings and elite performance environments, including collaborations connected to the Premier League, UFC, NFL, and Connacht Rugby.

For teachers, Dr. Keane’s work translates cutting-edge neuroscience into practical, classroom-ready strategies. He is currently developing AI-supported tools for ADHD diagnosis and neural analysis, and has contributed to clinical guidelines on the use of technology in US psychiatry. His expertise has been featured in The Irish Times and The 42, and he has discussed brain science and mental health alongside Bressie on the podcast Where Is My Mind?.

Passionate about reducing stigma and empowering professionals with evidence-based knowledge, Dr. Keane works with charities including A Lust for Life. His EPV-approved courses equip teachers with a clear understanding of how the brain drives behaviour—helping them better support students with attention, emotional regulation, and learning differences, while building more confident, inclusive classrooms.

Dr Rosemary Keane is a Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across mental health, primary care, and interdisciplinary healthcare services. She holds both a Doctorate in Psychology and a PhD, and brings a strong evidence-based foundation to her work.

Rosemary specialises in emotional regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility. She integrates approaches such as ACT and DBT to help individuals and professionals understand patterns of over- and under-control, manage stress effectively, and build sustainable wellbeing.

As Co-Founder of Actualise Academy, she is passionate about translating psychological science into practical, accessible learning that supports teachers and school communities in navigating the emotional demands of modern education. Rose is also a member of Mental Health Advisory Board of the charity A Lust For Life.

Susan started her career as a Primary School Teacher and spent over 10 years working in a large urban special school, where she simultaneously completed her BSc in Psychology part-time through the Open University. In 2021, Susan changed careers, moving from education to psychology working firstly as an Assistant Psychologist on a Primary Care Psychology Team, where she regularly facilitated groups for children experiencing mental health difficulties and for parents, carers and school staff supporting them. She then worked as an Assistant Psychologists for a specialist service that provide therapeutic interventions for young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and their families.

Susan completed a Research Masters in 2024 related to the effective delivery of RSE to prevent incidents of inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviour by young people with intellectual disabilities. She has also tutored and lectured in psychology part-time in Mary Immaculate College and in the University of Limerick.

Susan is currently completing her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology. She has worked in a CAMHS and Child Disability Psychology Services as part of this training.