Cath is a founder pupil at Hillcrest Prep in Mutare and for her senior schooling attended Eaglesvale Secondary. She was awarded an ATS Teaching Bursary and attended Rhodes University for 4 years, attaining a degree in Human Movement Studies, with Geography being her second major subject, and a teaching diploma. As an ATS bursary student, she was posted to Arundel School in 1998, where she originally taught junior Biography and Geography, and coached a variety of sports. She took over as Sports Director in her 4th year, and started teaching Physical Education, which she eventually taught up to A Level. She ended up staying at Arundel for 26 years where she was instrumental in the administration and coordination of various national sports events, chief among them being Organising Director for the Golden Girls Hockey Tournament for over 10 years. Her background, knowledge and understanding of the ATS values and culture allows a seamless administrative support to both the Heads and Schools.

Cath is married with 2 children, Jessica, and Andrew.