Catherine is trained as a high-school English and Drama teacher with 16 years of teaching experience. She has also done volunteer work with English Language Partners which involved working with migrants to help them gain confidence with communicating in English. Catherine is born and bred in the New Lynn/Avondale area and still lives in the west with her husband and two children. Catherine is pleased to be able to have the chance to work with adults in the local community and help them improve their skills.