If you are a part of the Hamlin Robinson School community, you have most likely benefitted from the teaching expertise of Kay Nelson. Since 1992, she has not only been a teacher of students, but also a teacher of teachers.  

As the current school year draws to a close, we want to share that Ms. Nelson will be saying goodbye to HRS and moving out of state to be closer to family. She is truly an HRS icon and will be missed. 

As part of the HRS community for over 30 years, Ms. Nelson has worn many hats, including: 

• Serving as a classroom teacher for students (depending on the year) in grade levels 1,2, 3, and 4 

• Serving as a Managing Director for Slingerland summer training on-site at HRS 

• Mentoring and supporting HRS faculty in the role of Structured Literacy Specialist 

Ms. Nelson’s expertise was not limited to students and teachers at Hamlin Robinson School. She also generously shared her literacy instruction skills with countless students who participated in the Kid Reach tutoring program administered through BelPres and the Jubilee Reach Center in Bellevue. She exemplifies the HRS mission: to ignite the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. 

As a part of HRS Alumni Day on May 29, former students will have the opportunity to connect with Ms. Nelson.