The founder of Foundations and Futures and an accomplished international educator, workshop facilitator, and consultant, Katie has spent 22 years navigating the world’s most diverse educational systems.
Her career is defined by her leadership in some of the world’s most renowned institutions. From serving as Head of Early Years to holding pivotal Curriculum Director roles, Katie has shaped the educational framework of prestigious schools, including the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York.
Beyond her leadership in schools, Katie’s commitment to the profession has been recognised at the highest levels. She has been awarded two prestigious Fellowships—one from the University of Warwick (UK) and one from the Chartered College of Teaching (UK). These are not mere titles; they are distinctions reserved for educators who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to excellence and a significant contribution to the field of education.
Throughout her career, Katie has also been a dedicated mentor to student teachers, guiding them through the complexities of the classroom and supporting them in achieving their own goals of becoming world-class international educators.
Her expertise spans:
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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Building the essential "foundations" for our youngest learners.
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The British National Curriculum: Ensuring a robust and rigorous academic standard for primary education.
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The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP): Specialized in both Early Years and Primary, fostering inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning.
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Innovative Pedagogies: Integrating Reggio Emilia-inspired practices and Concept-Based Inquiry to ignite student agency and curiosity.
Today, Katie’s mission is to empower the next generation of educators through high-impact workshops and immersive training. By focusing on practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning, she helps teachers replicate global successes in their own local classrooms, building the foundations today for the futures of tomorrow.
Testimonials
Working with Katie for 2.5 years in an Early Years classroom was one of the most influential parts of my teaching journey. Her deep understanding of Reggio Emilia principles didn’t just shape our classroom - it shaped me as an educator.
Katie has a remarkable ability to turn pedagogy into something living and practical. Under her guidance, our classroom became a genuinely child led space: interesting provocations, thoughtful environment design, and learning experiences that grew from the children’s own questions and theories. She showed me how powerful it is when children are trusted as capable learners, and the impact on them was immediate - the children had more confidence, more curiosity and we enjoyed a more collaborative classroom culture.
One of the biggest things I learned from Katie was how to observe and document with intention. As someone who valued efficiency, I always believed in the value of speed. But with Katie, she taught me to slow down in order to notice children’s thinking and draw a response. I was doing my degree while working full-time, and she guided me through so much of that learning. The things she taught me about play-based learning, behaviour support, and classroom flow are things I still use in my own classroom today.
As a trainer, Katie brings the same vibrant energy and practicality. She makes complex ideas feel accessible and gives teachers strategies they can use right away. Anyone who attends her professional development will walk away inspired and equipped to bring her innovative practices into their own classrooms.
Mina, Japan.
Ms. Katie is an exceptional teacher and leader whose knowledge, dedication, and professionalism are truly inspiring. Her deep understanding of best practices and extensive international teaching and leadership experience enable her to guide teachers with clarity and purpose.
She sets high expectations while recognising individual strengths, encouraging each teacher to reach their full potential. Passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for students, she consistently supports and challenges educators to grow.
It has been a privilege to learn and grow professionally under her mentorship.
Her commitment to excellence and ability to inspire make her the best trainer anyone could ask for.
Swati, Australia
