Rhian Rees-Thorne

e-sgol Leader for South Wales

Rhian was appointed to the role of e-sgol Co-ordinator in May 2021. Within her e-sgol role, Rhian supports the team in coordinating the project in schools across South Wales, ensuring that schools, teachers and pupils have received adequate training and guidance to ensure the smooth running and success of the e-sgol project.

Rhian has worked in education since 1997, as a secondary Welsh teacher, Head of Welsh, Head of Sixth Form, Senior Manager and Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education Training.

Outside of work, Rhian enjoys the Arts and lives in Llanelli with her young family.

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Huw Gruffydd Davies

Huw Gruffydd Davies

Huw was appointed as e-sgol’s first Primary Leader in November 2023 to lead the exciting new chapter in the project’s history. Previously Huw was the Headteacher at Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Ceredigion. He enjoys a variety of sports in his spare time along with spending time...

Siwan Richards

Siwan Richards

Siwan joined the e-sgol team as Onwards with Welsh Project Manager in February 2023. The role promotes confidence-building sessions and sharpening skills in speaking Welsh for pupils aged 16-18, under the sponsorship of the National Centre for Learning Welsh in...

Nia Jones

Nia Jones

Nia started in her role as e-sgol Operational Coordinator in July 2022. Amongst her duties, Nia coordinates the Carlam Cymru project nationally, the yearly e-sgol conference, and manages social media and public relations on behalf of e-sgol. Nia has worked in...