New superintendent of Catholic schools named
Lauren Martin has been appointed the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1.
Martin replaces Michelle Peduto, who announced her retirement in January after five years as superintendent and 21 years of service in Catholic education.
Martin currently serves as principal of Seton LaSalle Catholic High School in Mount Lebanon. Among her achievements at Seton LaSalle was the development and implementation of the honors program to challenge eighth-grade Catholic school students.
She holds a master’s degree in education administration and leadership from Georgian Court University in Lakewood, N.J. Prior to becoming principal at Seton LaSalle, Martin served as assistant principal, academic affairs, at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, N.J, and taught English for three years at schools in West Virginia.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools.
“I am humbled to step into the role of superintendent for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and serve the people in our Catholic schools,” Martin said. “I love Catholic education. My children attend Catholic grade school, and I have profound appreciation for Catholic grade school administrators, faculty and staff. Having the opportunity to be involved in and support their ministry and the foundation of formation of our youth in the church is very exciting to me.”