Sept. 10, 2025
— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
The Bethlehem Area School District has named Dr. Jodi Frankelli as the new Chief Pupil Services Officer.
Now if you’re like me, you’re wondering … what is a Chief Pupil Services Officer?
According to the BASD statement, “Dr. Frankelli will oversee the district’s comprehensive student support services, which include special education, counseling, psychology, health, social work,
and student discipline.”
She worked most recently in the Allentown School District. She held earlier jobs with the BASD, among them principal at Governor Wolf Elementary School. She was also superintendent of the Palmerton Area School District.
Here’s the BASD statement:
Bethlehem Area School District Appoints Dr. Jodi Frankelli as Chief Pupil Services Officer
The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is proud to announce the
appointment of Dr. Jodi Frankelli as the district’s new Chief Pupil Services Officer.
Dr. Frankelli brings extensive classroom, educational, and administrative experience to the role. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of Early Learning for the
Allentown School District. Her previous leadership roles include serving as
Superintendent of the Palmerton Area School District, as well as several positions within
BASD—including Supervisor of Early Learning, Grants, and Development, and previously as Governor Wolf Elementary School Principal.
In her new role, Dr. Frankelli will oversee the district’s comprehensive student support
services, which include special education, counseling, psychology, health, social work,
and student discipline. Her work will focus on ensuring these services are aligned with
district goals and state regulations, all while supporting the academic and emotional well
being of BASD students.
Dr. Frankelli holds a doctorate in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a
master’s degree in education from East Stroudsburg University, and a bachelor’s degree in English and teacher certification from Shippensburg University.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Frankelli rejoin the BASD team. Her deep understanding of
student needs and her leadership experience will be a tremendous asset to our school
district.’”— Dr. Jack P. Silva, Superintendent.
The Bethlehem Area School District is excited to welcome Dr. Frankelli back to the
BASD Family and looks forward to the positive impact she will have in supporting
students and families across the district.
About the Bethlehem Area School District
The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania
serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys
numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.
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