Cate joined the Porter’s faculty in 2015. She teaches the STEM 9: Environmental Lab Science, AIS Environmental Science and AIS Global Intensive: Costa Rica classes. She also coaches JV squash and advises Earth Club and AWARE/WARE.
 
Cate is passionate about getting students outside and building their connection to the natural world. She hopes her students will take advantage of this appreciation for the interconnectedness of life to become better stewards of the planet.
 
Cate lives on campus with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys puzzles, hiking and live music. As an avid SCUBA diver, she loves traveling and exploring the world beneath the waves.