Upper St. Clair welcomes staff for new school year
For the first time since the fall of 2019, staff members in the Upper St. Clair School District celebrated the start of the 2022-23 school year in-person.
Opening Day – the first day back for teachers, teacher aides, school counselors, school nurses and psychologists – was held Aug. 18 in the high school theater. Students returned to the classroom Aug 24.
Staff members were welcomed with balloons, streamers and painted signs, compliments of volunteers representing the school board, parent-teacher council and student council. The marching band kicked off the festivities.
The newest members of the school district’s teaching staff were introduced by Christine Hestwood, a member of the district’s music faculty. Newly contracted teachers included:
n Anastasia Anthony, special education, Boyce Middle School
n Hilarie Bauer, school nurse, Boyce Middle School
n Blaise Cackovic, physics, Upper St. Clair High School
n Linda Connor, librarian, Baker Elementary School
n Frank Cremonese, physical education, Baker Elementary
n Abbey DiGregorio, physical education, Boyce Middle School
n Julia Ellis, resource, Upper St. Clair High School
n Kristi Frommeyer, school counselor, Upper St. Clair High School
n Beth Lash, school counselor, Upper St. Clair High School
n Ellie Oxenreiter, specialeducation, Boyce Middle School
n Adam Ward, School Psychologist.
In addition, 10 veteran staff members were honored for 25 years of service to the district. Amy Pfender, assistant superintendent, presented each with a pin in recognition. Honorees included:
n Ray Berrott, Director of Technology
n Leslie Densmore, first-grade teacher, Baker Elementary
n Terry Jackson, special education teacher, Upper St. Clair High School
n Tom Kostelic, maintenance foreman, Bus Garage
n Steve Levine, eighth-grade social studies teacher, Fort Couch Middle School
n Julie Mauder, sixth-grade math teacher, Boyce Middle School
n Diane Rodi, human resources/benefits Ccoordinator
n Scott Roley, custodian, Upper St. Clair High School
n Dr. Sharon Suritsky, assistant/deputy superintendent
n Michelle Zirngibl, special education curriculum leader and SHOP@USC coordinator, Upper St. Clair High School