Nia Parry – President of Adult Learning Wales

Nia Parry, a highly respected author, broadcaster, and Welsh language tutor, is proud to serve as President of Adult Learning Wales. Born on Anglesey and raised in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, Nia attended Ysgol y Creuddyn before earning her degree in Welsh from Swansea University.

Nia has dedicated her career to education, language, and broadcasting. She began her journey in academia, teaching Welsh at Cardiff University's Centre for Teaching Welsh to Adults, where she also contributed to the development of teaching materials, including co-authoring the coursebook Dosbarth Nos.

Nia's work as a Welsh language tutor and her passion for promoting the language led her to television, where she became a familiar face on S4C programmes such as Welsh in a Week, cariad@iaith, and Adre. These shows highlighted her ability to teach and promote the Welsh language in engaging and accessible ways.

In addition to her broadcasting and teaching roles, Nia is a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning and adult education. She has served as an ambassador for Learning & Work, promoting opportunities for adults to engage in education and skills development. Her involvement as a board member of the National Centre for Learning Welsh reflects her commitment to the language's preservation and growth.

Nia also celebrates and shares Wales' rich cultural heritage, combining her expertise in education with her love for the Welsh language to inspire learners of all ages.

She currently lives in Gwynedd with her family, continuing to contribute to the advancement of education and the promotion of the Welsh language and culture.

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