Meet the Team

Tina Kemp – BSL Manager

Tina has been a qualified BSL teacher in education for over 25 years and a BSL Manager for four years. She is also a qualified TQUK Level 3 assessor. 

During her spare time, Tina enjoys gardening and reading books.

Debbie John – Sign Language Interpreter

Debbie is a Registered Sign Language Interpreter, TQUK Level 3 Assessor and NRCPD Senior Practitioner. She started out in Deaf education in 2000. After qualifying as an interpreter she spent 10 years as a medical interpreter at her local hospitals. She has worked with Ivy Learning Trust for the past four years.

In her spare time, Debbie enjoys reading and taking long walks with her dog.

Sharon Stone – Communication Support Worker

Sharon has been learning BSL for four years and has a Level 2 BSL qualification. She is now on her learning journey to gain her BSL Level 3.

Sharon loves to spend time with her family, read and walk her dogs.

Kevin Walker – BSL Teacher

Kevin is a qualified BSL Teacher. His accreditations include BSL Level 6, a BSL Linguistic workshop, and English and ICT functional skills.

Kevin enjoys playing and watching football, going to the gym, watching films and TV series, reading books, and listening to music.

Emma Matthews – BSL Communication Support Worker  

Emma has a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and BSL Level 3.

Emma loves to travel and has been to multiple places across Europe. She cannot wait to travel again and visit some more amazing places around the world.

Nadi Kus – BSL Teacher

After working as a CSW for eight years, Nadi has spent the last three years teaching BSL to pupils at schools in London and Hertfordshire. Nadi also teaches adults Level 2 BSL.

Nadi likes travel, hiking, playing and watching football.

Claire Fowler – Trainee BSL Teacher

Claire Fowler is a passionate and dedicated Trainee BSL Teacher who brings both professional experience and lived insight to her role. Born deaf, she uses total communication and is a strong advocate for inclusive and accessible learning. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Deaf Studies and Sport Studies, equipping her with a solid academic foundation to support her teaching.

Claire joined the team in September 2025, delivering BSL teaching across London and Hertfordshire. Alongside her trainee role, she also teaches Adult Level 1 BSL, where she is known for creating supportive, engaging, and interactive learning environments.

With a wealth of experience behind her, Claire previously worked as a Communication Support Worker (CSW) in a local FE college for four years. She has also spent the past two years working freelance as a Level 1 BSL teacher in Cambridgeshire. Earlier in her career, Claire built strong professional skills during nearly 20 years in a local building society – experience that continues to shape her approachable and reliable teaching style.