College pays tribute to long-serving Lisa

Derby College Group has bid a fond farewell to a member of staff who has devoted more than 30 years to working with the deaf community.

Just before Christmas, the college hosted an event celebrating the work of Lisa Peacock, its team manager for deaf access, who has retired.

Lisa joined Derby College Group in September 2004 as operations manager – deaf access, a newly created role at the time.

Over the next two decades, she would go on to build, lead and develop a service that has transformed access, inclusion and opportunity for deaf students across the college.

A Registered Qualified Sign Language Interpreter since 1997 and a qualified Communication Support Worker since 1996, Lisa has been a consistent and respected presence in deaf education and support both locally and nationally.

She has maintained her professional interpreter status throughout her career, an achievement she describes as one of her proudest.

Aaron Denton, director at Derby College Group, said: “On behalf of the team and Derby College Group, I want to thank Lisa for her incredible dedication and long-standing service to DCG, and for her even greater contribution to the deaf community.

“Her passion, commitment, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on countless lives. We are truly grateful for everything she has achieved and the legacy she leaves behind.”