Cathy Kelly

Cathy Kelly is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at Coastal Carolina University, specializing in Early Childhood Education. She holds a B.S. and a Master's degree in early childhood-related fields and has extensive professional experience.

• B.S. in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education from Gwynedd Mercy University
• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Chestnut Hill University

Her research and teaching focus on Early Childhood Education, with additional expertise in educational leadership and curriculum development. Cathy has also contributed to educational literature through her authorship of a children's book.

She has worked as a classroom teacher for Pre-K to fourth grades, directed private preschools in Philadelphia and Austin, and served as an educational consultant with the Texas Education Agency Region X Service Center. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing early childhood educational practices.