After working in publishing and health administration, Kath began her teaching career in state education, working as a teacher and senior leader in early years and primary for 15 years. During this time, she trained as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, and introduced many aspects of the pedagogy into her work. This innovation was recognised by Ofsted, the local authority and teacher training partners, and Kath began delivering training in storytelling, literacy, outdoor learning and craft more widely in the north of England.
Alongside her role at Waldorf UK, Kath also works part-time as a lecturer and researcher in teacher education at Sheffield Hallam university, with a focus on curriculum innovation, early literacy and neurodiversity.