Qualifications
First Class degree in modern languages from
Oxford University
Teaching qualification (PGCE) from the University College of North
Wales, Bangor
Career before becoming an
MP
1983 teacher at Queen Elizabeth Cambria
School, Carmarthen
1986 Head of Faculty at Gowerton Comprehensive School
1992 Adviser for West Glamorgan Local Education Authority and Estyn
Schools Inspector.
1997 Head of Faculty at Morriston Comprehensive School
Political
involvement
1981 joined the Labour Party
1987 elected to Carmarthen Town Council
1994 Secretary of the Carmarthenshire Labour Party
1997 Sheriff of Carmarthen
1998 Deputy Mayor
Member of the Co-operative Party
Trade Union
membership
USDAW
NUT
Interests
Cycling, walking, gardening,
music.
Family
Parents from near Neath. Grandfather:
William Rees Griffith, miner and Labour member of Neath Rural
District Council and Blaenhonddan Parish Council. Father: T.
Gwynfor Griffith, University professor (now emeritus) at University
of Manchester. Mother: Dr Rhiannon Howell, died 1980. Sisters: Siân
and Megan, both doctors. Nieces: Rhian, Eiry and Annabel. Nephew:
Dylan.
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