The St Giles’ Centre is led by two core members of staff, Libby Jones and Tania ap Sion. Libby and Tania work collaboratively to support schools across Wrexham County Borough, drawing on their complementary skills and wide-ranging professional experience.
Libby Jones
Libby Jones is the Advisory Teacher for Religious Education in Wrexham, employed by Wrexham County Borough Council. She is a Humanities and Religious Education specialist, holding a BA (Hons) in Humanities from Birmingham University, a PGCE in Secondary Religious Education from Coventry University, and an MA in Religion and Education from the University of Wales. Libby has over 20 years teaching experience, and for the majority of that time she has taught RE within the Wrexham County Borough. Libby has held key roles in the development of RVE in the Curriculum for Wales and the development of quality assured professional learning opportunities to support teachers and schools. Libby has been working at the St Giles’ Centre since its inauguration in 2012.
Tania ap Siôn
Tania ap Siôn is a North Wales–based religious education specialist and theologian with over 30 years’ experience across teaching, leadership and research. She has led and developed programmes at BA, BEd, MA and PGCE levels, as well as at research degree level. Tania has held academic posts in Wales and England, including at the universities of Bangor, Wrexham and Warwick, and is currently Reader in Religions, Humanities and Education at Lincoln Bishop University. She is also a self-supporting Associate Priest in the Diocese of Bangor with Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of St Asaph. She is an active researcher in religion and education, committed to ensuring that high-quality research directly supports classroom practice and pupil learning. She has developed curriculum resources for primary and secondary RE/ RVE in Wales and has played a key role in shaping RVE within the Curriculum for Wales, including professional learning. Tania has been closely involved with the St Giles’ Centre since its inception and became a core member of staff in October 2020 through its partnership with Lincoln Bishop University.