Kathleen P. Hanlon Appointed Superintendent of Schools
 

Bishop Bambera has appointed Kathleen P. Hanlon as Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Schools and Superintendent of Schools. She had been serving in these positions on an acting basis since Jan. 5.

In this role, Ms. Hanlon oversees the four regional Catholic school systems in the Diocese. The systems consist of four high schools and 21 elementary schools.

“I am pleased to appoint Ms. Hanlon as Superintendent of Schools,” Bishop Bambera said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as creative ideas that will serve this aspect of the Church’s mission very well.”

Ms. Hanlon has held several faculty and administrative positions in Diocesan Catholic schools.

She was a teacher and administrative intern at Bishop Hafey Jr./Sr. High School, Hazleton, from 1994-98; and principal of Regis Elementary School, Forty Fort, from 1999-2002.

From 2003-07 she was assistant superintendent for secondary education and principal of Allentown Central Catholic High School in the Diocese of Allentown. She also has been an adjunct instructor in the Graduate School of Education at Marywood University.

For the past three years, she has been serving as a system director for the Diocese.

Ms. Hanlon is a graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in math/secondary education and principal certification from Marywood.

She received a Master of Education degree from Harvard University, and is pursuing a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Hanlon has professional certification in secondary administration and in mathematics, both instructional and advanced professional.

She is a member of Holy Name/St. Mary Parish in Swoyersville.