Known as a Long Covid teacher on hiatus—a title she proudly created—Emma Cate's journey in education has been a busy one. Starting teaching in inner city London schools before moving to a disadvantaged coastal school, her roots in teaching, particularly in leading Early Years, Key Stage One, Maths, Reading and Art, laid the foundation for her expansive view on educational needs and possibilities.

Driven by her belief in the transformative power of education, Emma Cate has always been at the forefront of using technology effectively in schools. Her expertise extends to her role as Research Lead and curriculum development, where she advocated for innovative teaching methods. This experience, coupled with her role as a former NQT and trainee mentor and lead, has developed her commitment to nurturing and guiding fellow educators.

Emma Cate's passion for education is not confined to the classroom. As an accomplished educational writer, she has contributed to esteemed publications like TES, Schools Week, The Headteacher, Teachwire, and Teach Primary. Her first book on vocabulary acquisition in the Early Years will soon be published with Sage. 

Emma Cate's role as an accredited coach via EMCC reflects her values of personal and professional growth values. Her approach to coaching, both pure and instructional, embodies her belief in empowering others to unlock their potential.

In her continuous pursuit to contribute to the education community, Emma Cate co-founded #PrimaryEssentials—an annual online conference that offers CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for teachers, by teachers. 

You can connect with her on various social media platforms, where she shares insights, interacts with educators, and continues to advocate for educational excellence. She also occasionally tweets about cats.