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Dr. Catherine Nelson serves as a Professor in the College of Education at the University of St. Francis, where she has held faculty positions since 2003. Her career bridges K-12 classroom experience and higher education, having previously taught middle school mathematics/science and 5th grade while serving as a cooperating teacher for field experience students.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Aurora University (2007)
- M.A. in Mathematics Education, Governors State University (1997)
- B.S. in Elementary/Middle School Education, University of Illinois (1992)
Dr. Nelson's research examines foundational cognitive development in educational settings, with emphasis on numerical literacy acquisition, innovative assessment methodologies, and critical thinking pedagogy. Her work integrates mathematics education theory with practical classroom applications across elementary and secondary contexts.
She actively mentors future educators through supervision of teacher candidates in elementary, middle school mathematics, and secondary mathematics programs, while advising elementary education candidates on professional development pathways.
