Hello!

My name is Ms. Aine (pronounced An-ya) and I teach English in cluster 6!

My last name is Dirrane. But when people say "Ms. Dirrane" it sounds like "Mr. Rain" and I can't stand that. And when people say "Ms. D" it sounds like my name is "Misty" and I don't like that either. So, Ms. Aine it is!

I am from Watertown and went to WMS just like you! (Check out my picture from 8th grade lol) I went to Lesley University in Cambridge MA and have been working at WMS for 8 years.

I have a cat named Lucius, that I named after my favorite band (check them out!) When I am not teaching, I am usually fixing up old furniture, helping a friend organize a room in their home, doing art, cooking, and reading!

My favorite place to be is the beach, and I love to collect sea glass. I love being able to find rare and unusual colors and shapes. The beach is a place where I feel the most calm and relaxed. I spend lots of time in Provincetown, which is at the very tip of the cape.

Fun fact: my best friend (Ms. Kelly) and I BOTH have paintings of ourselves somewhere in this town. They are kind of close to each other, but not in the same place. If you ever find either of them, you will get a prize!

I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I can't wait to hear your thoughts and opinions, read your writing, and challenge you to push yourself.