We’re thrilled to announce that Kate Mulcahy, franchise owner of Celebree School of Tysons-Jones Branch and Celebree School of National Landing, has been named the 2025 Grow BIG Award winner at this year’s Grow Big Conference, Celebree’s annual franchise partner summit.
The Grow BIG Award is one of Celebree’s highest honors. It celebrates a franchisee who embodies the heart of our brand—not just growing the children in our care, but the educators too. Kate does this daily with a leadership style rooted in integrity, purpose, and vision.
Growing Teams with Heart
From the start, Kate has been more than an operator—she’s a mentor, coach, and advocate. She sees potential in people long before they see it in themselves and fosters a culture where growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected.
Whether she’s helping a teacher rise into leadership or offering hands-on coaching, Kate builds more than teams—she builds careers. Her focus on internal development has led to strong team retention and a values-driven, high-performing school culture.
A Workplace Where People Thrive
Kate’s leadership extends beyond professional growth. She’s created workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and proud of the work they do. Through competitive pay, thoughtful benefits, and ongoing recognition, her team members don’t just clock in—they show up with purpose.
The sense of pride and connection across her schools is a direct reflection of Kate’s intentional leadership.
Leading by Example
Kate lives out Celebree’s mission to Grow People Big in everything she does. She empowers her staff and leads with unwavering values. Her schools are thriving not only because of what she builds—but how she builds it.
Congratulations, Kate, on this well-earned recognition as the 2025 Grow BIG Award winner!
