Catherine Howett

Catherine joined City of Bristol College, as Vice Principal for Quality and Curriculum in September 2022 having worked in education for over 20 years. Following a varied career in the Creative Industries Catherine started her FE journey as a Level 2 Performing Arts lecturer, at Kingston College, in 2004. She is passionate about raising aspirations and widening participation at all educational levels.

Catherine initially graduated with a BA (Hons) in Film and Theatre studies, before developing her creative work through an MA in Performance Arts. She subsequently attained an MA in Gender, Education and International Development which led to her taking a year sabbatical to lead an HIV / AIDs awareness project which saw her cycling from the UK to Thailand working with numerous education, civic, and community groups along the way.