Kate spent her childhood catching frogs, digging for clay, and building snow forts in the prairie grasslands of Saskatchewan, where her empathy and appreciation for Indigenous culture was nurtured by the hoop dancing, drumming, and beadwork of the Cree peoples. Social history and geography continue to be among her passions.

Kate brings a wealth of experience from her previous employment as an Early Childhood Educator with UBC Childcare Services, PACE Program, the Richmond School District, and as an Instructor in Early Childhood Education. Inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Kate has a keen interest in an educational practice that builds community through collaboration.

Kate has three children, two cats, one community garden plot, a lot of baking supplies, as well as one very supportive husband. One day, Kate would like to complete a Masters degree, learn to speak Italian, and make more art.

If Kate were an animal at Terra Nova, she would be an Eagle, would be an Eagle because she likes to feel the sun and see the world from a broad perspective.