Powys school is 'thrilled' for award winning teacher
Powys County Council congratulated Lizzie Tiernan, a secondary school teacher who won the Supporting Progression into Higher Education Award at the Teachers' and Advisers' Awards 2025.
Ms Tiernan is Head of Sixth Form at Ysgol Calon Cymru and received the award at the Teachers' and Advisers' Awards ceremony at the University of South Wales in Cardiff, in collaboration with Reaching Wider to celebrate outstanding contributions by teachers and advisers across the UK.
Lee Powell, Headteacher of Ysgol Calon Cymru, said: 'We are thrilled that Lizzie's exceptional work has been recognised on a national stage. Her dedication to our students' academic and personal development is second to none, and this award is richly deserved."
Lizzie's recognition comes as a result of her tireless dedication to the sixth form at Ysgol Calon Cymru.
Her work has included developing a curriculum tailored to individual learners and organising a wide range of extra- and super-curricular activities that have provided students with valuable experiences to support their next steps into higher education.
She was among 150 people from across the UK that had been nominated for the awards, with eight making the final shortlisting.
Along with her award, she won £500 towards her continuing professional development or for staff wellbeing initiatives at their school.
She was also congratulated by Powys County Council, with Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, saying: 'This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the passion and commitment Lizzie brings to her role.
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