Katherine graduated from Bretton Hall, University of Leeds with a BA Honours degree in Drama and Arts Education in 2000.  She then completed her Drama PGCE at Middlesex University.  In 2001, she began her first secondary drama teaching role at a school in London.  Relocating to Derbyshire in 2003, she joined Eckington School as Head of Drama and in 2009 became Leader of Teaching and Learning in Expressive Arts. In both these roles she developed an ambitious curriculum including a range of enrichment programmes and improved teaching and learning.

Since 2012, Katherine has been a member of the Senior Leadership Team, developing pupil premium and student leadership programmes. She became an advocate of student leadership and developed a very successful, school wide programme where students were empowered to develop their softer skills whilst helping to improve the school. Katherine also worked closely with other senior leaders on school improvement and supported teaching and learning across the school. 

In 2020, Katherine became responsible for Sixth Form.  She firmly believes that our older students are important role models for our younger students and leads the Sixth Form team to ensure that all our students are challenged in their work and leave with clear goals, excellent achievement and a wealth of experiences that will ensure their success once they leave school in their next steps and beyond. 

In her personal life, Katherine enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting the theatre and walking her dog.