A SCHOOL staff member from St Asaph has been revealed as a finalist for the fourth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru.

Catrin Rhys Williams, of Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd, has been shortlisted for School Business Manager/Bursar.

She is among eight education professionals from North Wales to be nominated.

The list also includes: “Maya Gill-Taylor, at Ysgol Aberconwy, shortlisted in the Outstanding New Teacher category; Lisa Roberts, of Ysgol Y Creuddyn in Llandudno, and Dyfed Williams, of Ysgol Eirias, Colwyn Bay, who are up for Inspirational Use of the Welsh Language.

Dr Gareth Evans, Ysgol Y Creuddyn, is shortlisted for the Teacher of the Year in a Secondary school – new for 2020 category and Kuljit Bratch, Ysgol Aberconwy, for School Business Manager/Bursar.

Rebecca Ebanks, Ysgol Gynradd Rhosneigr on Anglesey is a finalist in the Pupil or Pupils’ Award for Best Teacher – new for 2020 category and and Teresa Humphreys - St Christopher’s School, Wrexham, is up for Supporting Teachers and Learners.

Kirsty Williams, education minister, said: “It has been an incredibly tough year for parents, pupils and schools across Wales, but the education sector has shown immense resilience.

“Determination and innovation have shone through this year and our education workforce have been working tirelessly to keep Wales learning.

“It is a privilege to announce these remarkable finalists and to read their stories of hard work and commitment. This year, more than ever, the awards are a celebration of the finalists themselves and the schools, teachers and pupils they represent.

“I look forward to celebrating each and every one of you and thank you all for the spirit and perseverance you have shown through this tremendously difficult year.”

More than 100 nominations were collated earlier this year from pupils, colleagues, and parents who want to celebrate the extraordinary teachers in their lives.

The nominees have now been shortlisted to 26 finalists across a range of categories.

The winners from each of the nine categories, including Pupil (or Pupils’) Award for Best Teacher and Headteacher of the Year will be announced at the special virtual ceremony. Schools, pupils, and families can support the finalists by watching the ceremony on the Education Wales Facebook page from on Sunday, November 29.

Visit www.facebook.com/educationwales at 6pm..