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Dexter (President)
Hi, I'm Dexter, I love ya baby, especially when you sign to me! I like getting
out and about and meeting you all with your mums, dads and grannies. My favourite toy
is my drum and my favourite food is porridge. I used to work as a ‘balloon blower
upper’ - I'm really good at it. When I see you next I'll blow up a
balloon especially for you. See ya soon baby!
Contact me
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Matthew Ryder (Franchise Manager)
Hi, I'm Matt co-founder of TalkFirst. I get to do all the serious stuff whilst the
rest of the team play around. It's my job to make sure TalkFirst classes are the highest
quality, most educational and enjoyable baby signing classes in the UK and Ireland.
If you are interested in running your own franchise I'm the man you need to speak to.
Contact me
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Julie Ryder (Managing Director)
Hi, I founded TalkFirst last year with Matt. I became unexpectedly deaf in my twenties
and used speech, signs and plenty of facial expressions to communicate with my own
hearing babies, Alfie and Annie (who are now aged 7 and 6). Baby signing isn't
just for deaf Mums - it works for all parents. You've guessed... I'm a
raving fan and that's the reason I've brought you TalkFirst - communication
fun for baby and you! Contact me
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Ayesha B Azfar BA (Hons), PGCE (British Sign Language Tutor)
Hi, I'm Ash and I work for HearFirst, TalkFirst's sister company, as the
main tutor. I have an abundance of knowledge in British Sign Language and related
issues. I'm a consultant within the TalkFirst Team and share my expertise and ideas
(even the wacky ones!) to promote better communication. Have fun and enjoy! Contact me
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Cath Smith CQSWD and Qualified BSL/English Interpreter
Hi Cath here - creator of the LET's SIGN Series of BSL educational resources, with many
years experience in the Deaf community, interpreting and education. It's a pleasure
to be working with TalkFirst and great to see so much being done to increase sign
language and deaf awareness in families of babies and young children. Contact me
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