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As Digital Learning Manager, Ralf leads the educational outreach programme in the Channel Islands. He works closely with the lead IT advisory teachers and IT coordinators to tailor the offered programmes to the curricular computing needs and ensures the resources stay up-to-date by keeping abreast of digital trends and emerging technologies. He is a qualified teacher with 20 years experience teaching languages, snowsports and now digital skills in different settings across several countries and key stages.

Ralf has made a successful transition from teaching languages in secondary schools to delivering digital education in primary settings, as well as working in a business environment. Through the Hive Academy programme he has delivered sessions on computing and digital skills to over 3,000 students in schools in Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark and the UK.

Scott is a Senior Associate and part of the Jersey Hive Academy team. He has always been passionate about technology and how it continuously grows into effective tools that we can use to better our lives in and out of work. He recognises the importance of children in Jersey needing access to technology and the skills to prepare them for the future.

Scott is also a professional performer and after graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts he enjoyed an international career which saw him perform in various productions globally.

He has over 8 years experience of teaching children and young adults in the performing arts.

Kirstie is Jersey born and has a bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Textiles that she studied for at the Royal Academy of Art in the Netherlands. She also has a Masters in Graphic Design from Falmouth University in the UK. Kirstie has used her creative skills whilst working in different childcare settings, earning another qualification.

She believes that all school students should be given the opportunity to learn digital skills. With an ever-changing world, these skills are so important. In her free time, she delves into her creative background. Kirstie is a digital teacher by day and a collage artist by night.

Kevin is based in our Guernsey office. He is a graphic designer, visual artist and educator with a passion for everything digital and tech. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys designing and playing his own games based on block and text coding.

Prior to joining PwC, he worked with children in schools for 9 years as a creative art and design teacher. He has a degree in Fine and Applied Arts and a post graduate professional diploma in Education. Joining the PwC Hive Academy team has given him the opportunity to bring together his diverse skills into developing learning content, encouraging and guiding students to explore the opportunities in tech and also building and acquiring the much needed digital skills for the future of work.