Kate joined the PPLI team in June 2020. She is currently managing the primary sampler project, where primary schools across the country are being supported by PPLI in providing a 6 week sampler module across a range of additional languages, including ISL. She also provides admin support for the Home Languages Library Reimbursement Scheme.

Kate has a Diploma in Business Studies (French and marketing) from WIT and went on to study for a BA in Languages for Business in the UK. She worked for many years in the electronics industry in a customer service role where she travelled extensively. She has a keen interest in other cultures and languages and has lived and worked abroad.