Catherine Atkinson Bell (June 29, 1907 – February 25, 2003) was an American educator.

[2] Bell was a member of the White House conference on Education in 1955 and 1960.

She also served as a member of the Board of Examiners on Teacher Education and of the Texas Commission on Science.

[1] Kate Bell Elementary School was named in her honour.

Bell was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984.