Catherine is a dedicated primary education specialist with extensive teaching experience across state, independent and international school sectors. Driven by a lifelong passion for children’s learning and a firm belief that every child globally deserves an equal opportunity to thrive, Catherine brings expertise in pedagogical frameworks and foundational literacy. Her deep rooted connection to India includes extensive travel, school holiday volunteering at Mother Teresa’s Home in Kolkata and more recently volunteering with Mondo foundation and the Saathi educational program in Nepal. As a trustee Catherine combines professional classroom insight with a commitment to improving education in developing communities.

“ Kalimpong is a beautiful part of the world.  The schools manage with very few resources and difficult teaching conditions and it is inspiring how dedicated and proud the teachers are of their schools. The happiness, joy and energy the children radiate make it a pleasure to visit. Their enthusiasm to learn and desire to succeed makes me excited to support Mondo’s work in this part of India.”