Cathy Nelson

Cathy Nelson is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Special Programs & Services and Supervisor of Special Education at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit since July 2022. Prior to this role, Cathy worked as an Emotional Support Teacher and Case Manager at Allentown School District from August 2020 to June 2022, stepping back from leadership to focus on family. Cathy's administrative experience includes serving as Supervisor of Special Programs at Weatherly Area School District and Supervisor of Special Education at Panther Valley School District. Cathy's teaching background consists of roles as an Emotional Support Teacher at Whitehall Coplay School District and Allentown School District. Cathy holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Special Education from Drexel University, a Master's degree in Special Education from Cedar Crest College, and a Bachelor of Education in Special Education and Elementary Education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.