Training and Education
Who we are
SocialBe was founded by Melissa Curley in 2018. A secondary school teacher turned entrepreneur, Melissa has left the classroom, but has taken with her her passion for education and learning, and its ability to empower and transform.
Melissa has a 1st class honours in Education from UCC and many years of hands-on experience in creating and delivering educational ideas to groups. She knows how to create content that is well – structured, that flows, that has clear objectives, that makes you think. She knows how to deliver in an engaging way, and how to facilitate highly interactive sessions.
Further upskilling:
Postgrad in Innovation (UCD)
Introduction to Organisational Psychology (University of Aberdeen)
HDip in Innovation through Design Thinking (UCC)
Get to know me
Passionate educator with global teaching experience; NZ, Japan, UK, and Ireland
I’m a runner bee – member of Youghal Athletics. Best time in a race : Ballycotton 10 mile in 71m36sec. I run for sanity, clarity, and pure enjoyment.
I did a stint as a travel writer in South America – my article on South American bus journeys featured in an online top 10. I truly believe in the capacity of storytelling to connect, engage, inspire and entertain.
My first business was a vintage styled mobile afternoon tea business. I learned an incredible amount about myself and what I was capable of through the challenges and successes of that quirky business adventure.
What you’ll remember about me : curly hair, Curley surname
Proud ambassador of Cork Chamber / committee member Network Cork
Library card – holder : I prefer browsing for books than for clothes