Secretary
Principal
Denmark Senior High School
Kath is an advocate for the value of a quality public education, having commenced her teaching career in the Wheatbelt town of Merredin in 1988. She had a somewhat unusual trajectory to the principalship, serving as a classroom teacher, a Head of English, a Deputy Principal, and then Principal – all in the same school!
Kath joined WASSEA as a deputy principal many moons ago and was an active member of the Executive Committee for over 15 years. Kath relocated to Perth to lead Kent Street Senior High School for over seven years, then, a short stint as a Director of Public School Review followed by some months as the Operations Support lead during COVID-19 was quickly followed by the decision to go rural once more.
Kath is currently the principal at Denmark Senior High School and Network Principal for Great Southern West network. She actively sought to rejoin the WASSEA Executive because she is firm in her view that you get the most out of what you are prepared to give. With nearly 20 years of experience as a principal, Kath is keen to contribute positively to the growth and development of aspirant and current leaders in our system, knowing that strength in leadership is what best enables schools and students to truly flourish.
