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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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...

Llifon John Ellis

Llifon John Ellis

Llifon was appointed as the Strategic Head of e-sgol in April 2022 after spending 12 years as a secondary teacher and senior leader in an all-through school in mid-Wales with responsibilities for the Sixth Form and the Welsh department. He has worked closely with...

Matt Edwards

Matt Edwards

Matt was seconded to the role of e-sgol IT technical support advisor on a part time basis in October 2020. Working closely with e-sgol's team of coordinators, his main role is to provide strategic advice and technical guidance to the e-sgol project team based on his...