Gillian Powell is an entrepreneur and lecturer. Teaching the Early Years Degree Programme in Cork College of Commerce night college in conjunction with the Dundalk Institute of Technology

Gillian holds a Masters in Education and her specialism is Outdoor Learning in the Early Years. With over 32 years’ experience running her own Montessori School, Gillian has worked on various projects and was instrumental in advocating for better conditions for early years professionals as part of the Together for Early Years march in 2020.

Gillian Powell has published a series of booklets entitled Thrive – Outdoor Nature Activities for Children and Families – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter