Jim McCarthy

Jim McCarthy taught chemistry for 26 years in Coolmine Community School in Dublin. He worked for the Chemistry Support Service as part of the Physical Sciences Initiative, and for the Junior Science Support Service. He is now involved in in-service work with science teachers. As NCCA Education Officer, he worked with the NCCA Chemistry Course Committee which produced the current Chemistry syllabus. He co-authored "Understanding Chemistry" with Terence White. He also has extensive examining experience.

Terence White

Terence White taught chemistry for 30 years, in Waterpark College and St Paul's Community College, both in Waterford. He worked for the Chemistry Support Service as part of the Physical Sciences Initiative, and is now Principal of Presentation Secondary School Waterford. A member of the NCCA Chemistry Course Committee since 1992, he is now its Chair. He co-authored "Understanding Chemistry" with Jim McCarthy. He also has extensive examining experience.