Special education students welcome archbishop with smiles, dancing
Archbishop Nelson Pérez greets students at St. Katherine Day School, one of three archdiocesan schools of special education, during a May 11 visit. (Sarah Webb)
By Gina Christian • Posted May 13, 2021
Students at an archdiocesan school of special education recently showed off their skills – and their dance moves – for an esteemed guest.
On Tuesday, May 11 Archbishop Nelson Pérez visited St. Katherine Day School in Wynnewood, touring classrooms and greeting teachers, students and staff, who presented him with a handmade card and school spirit items.
The archbishop was joined by Dr. Danielle Heeney, the newly appointed director of special education for the Philadelphia Archdiocese, who in addition to St. Katherine oversees Our Lady of Confidence School, St. Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments and special education services in archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region.