White Space Words

30 years of English teaching experience - across both government and private sector schools. 25 years as Head of English.

Student-focused - committed to meeting students at their stage of learning and building learner relationships, based on mutual respect, engagement and authenticity. Catering to the range of learner types - including students with learning needs and diagnoses (eg. ADHD, Autism, auditory processing)

National Literacy Award - Recipient

Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma in Education (English/Teacher Librarian)

I'm Catherine, founder of White Space Words and lover of words (of course), my family, and good coffee. I've taught English for thirty years across Queensland (in Australia), twenty-five of those as Head of English. So, you'd understand I care about words. A lot. I care especially about the power of words. In a world where words are misused, over-used, and used to create division, my mission is to promote the use of words for education, inspiration and love. The key? Focusing on simplicity, beauty and meaning. Saying just enough, with just the right words, and leaving space for understanding to grow.