Ayesha Gavin
Ayesha is the founder and director of Heart of BSL and holds a BA Honours degree, a PGCE, level 6 NVQ in BSL, an assessor/internal verifier qualification and an MA in Translation. Ayesha teaches all levels of BSL as well as delivering deaf awareness courses, and CPD. She is also responsible for BSL/English translation.
Ayesha’s hobbies include reading, gardening, playing with her two crazy cats and spending time with her family and friends.
Anna
Anna is one of our BSL tutors, and is based in Oxford. Students will meet Anna on some of our online courses.
Catherine Szymanskyj
Catherine is our equality and inclusion lead, working with us to ensure that our provision is accessible to all, and also does our admin. A full time wheelchair user who is losing her hearing over time, Catherine started as a Level 2 student with Ayesha, having done her Level 1 elsewhere during lockdown, and since studying through to Level 6. Catherine also teaches wider disability awareness where this is requested.
Catherine loves reading, music, horses and dancing!
Mark Gavin
Mark is our communication support worker, and you will meet him in school sessions.
Myron Szymanskyj
Myron is our IT man, making sure that our website and shop are working properly.
Myron’s hobbies include all things computer, spending time out in nature, and cuddling shire horse foals!
