Inspiring Women Awards Redcar & Cleveland

We are so incredibly proud and want to send huge congratulations to Katie Coates for winning the ‘Inspiring Others’ Award at the Inspiring Women Redcar & Cleveland Awards Ceremony on Friday.
Katie first came to Tees Valley Women’s Centre at the age of 18 having recently had her son and not being able to complete her A-Levels. She enrolled on the Teaching Assistant Level 2 course, with the additional support of the TVWC creche and facilities, she managed to successfully complete the course and gain employment from her placement school. Katie continued her training and her career has gone from strength to strength, now working as Student Engagement Manager of North Durham Academy. This is all achieved through all her own hard work and dedication, however we are proud she feels the centre gave her the support she needed throughout this journey.
Katie has gone on to be a member of the Tees Valley Women’s Centre management committee, providing vital support and resources for our staff, volunteers and the ladies who attend. Katie joined the committee as a way of giving back and helping other women in similar circumstances to her.
We are so proud of everything Katie has achieved and given back to Tees Valley Women’s Centre, she is a true inspiration for us all, and we are delighted she was chosen from all those nominated to receive this thoroughly deserved accolade from Inspiring Women Redcar & Cleveland Awards.