Our Team

Meet our hard-working and passionate team that loves what they do!

Play Team

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Julie Graham


Director of Services

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Michelle Hull


In-House BSL Tutor

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Sarah Doyle


Executive Director 

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Play Rangers

We have a team of experienced, passionate and dedicated Play Rangers who facilitate our sessions with boundless enthusiasm and unwavering commitment.

Julie Graham

How long have you been working at ADY?

2016

Best thing about ADY:

Working regularly with all our fabulous deaf children and their parents, and seeing them blossom

Hobbies:

I love reading – anything and everything! Theatre

Michelle Hull

How long have you been working at ADY?

I have been working for ADY/NIDYA which was old name for this organisation as freelance BSL tutor for many years. I have been in the role of In House BSL Tutor since 2018.

Best thing about ADY:

I am STILL enjoying teaching the various classes especially Sign and Play because it is a great experience for me to deliver the nursery rhymes and children’s books to the parents of Deaf children.  It is vital for Deaf children to learn nursery rhymes and books to develop their language and communication.

Hobbies:

I am a dog lover and I enjoy to take Milo, my dog, for long walks. Recently I have learned to bake during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Sarah Doyle

How long have you been working at ADY?

Since Nov 2023

Best thing about ADY:

Seeing the impact of the sessions each week and getting to learn a new language.

Hobbies:

Reading and writing poetry! I also love going to my caravan at the beach with my family.