Dr. Gennaro R. Piraino, Jr.
Superintendent
Dr. Mary Catherine Reljac
Assistant Superintendent
Marlena Lang
Director of Human Resources
Jon C. Perry
Director of Financial Services
Brad Schrecengost
Supervisor of
Technology Services
James Heck
Director of Facilities
Zachary Kessler
Director of Athletics
& Student Activities
Dr. Richard E. Regelski, Jr.
Director of Special Education
Cara A. Zanella
Director of Development &
Communications
Timothy Skoog
Director of Safety & Security
Linda Miller
Assistant to the Director
of Financial Services
Donna Wolf
School Board Secretary/
Executive Assistant
to the Superintendent
Ronald Suvak, Principal
Senior High School
Andrew Leviski, Principal
Middle School
Dr. Robert Buffone, Principal
Heritage Elementary
Tina Gillen, Principal
Newlonsburg Elementary
Jennifer DiFulvio, Principal
Sloan Elementary
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MURRYSVILLE
To be chosen by my peers to represent Superintendents from across our great
Commonwealth as the 2019 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year is humbling
beyond words. In my eyes, there is no more prestigious recognition and honor.
However, this honor belongs to the entire Franklin Regional School Community.
I am so fortunate to serve in a community that values education and strives to create
world-class academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities for students.
As a superintendent, I know that the most important impetus for any MAJOR
change is a staff that believes in a shared vision! It’s ALL about ALL of “us” continuously
striving to get better every day and working relentlessly to meet the social, emotional,
and educational needs of students. Therefore, it’s the students, families, custodians,
maintenance staff, paraprofessionals, professional educators, administrators, board
members, and our many partners that make our vision of excellence become a reality. I
am so privileged to work with such an outstanding group of people!
Each day, I also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with business, industry,
healthcare, government, and education leaders to create amazing opportunities for
students, employers, and our communities! Together, we are collectively making
Westmoreland County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania an even greater place
to live, learn, work, and play!
In these politically turbulent times and with the significant challenges facing our
society, school leadership is among our Nation’s most critical and noble professions.
The success of our society is directly dependent upon our ability to make a difference in
the hearts, minds, and lives of our students, families, and communities.
That is why serving as Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year is not only an
amazing honor, it’s a critical responsibility. As Superintendent of the Year, I promise
to leverage this role to promote public education, advocate for all students across our
Commonwealth, and champion the great work happening in Franklin Regional Schools!
As I reflect on my time in the Franklin Regional School District and our collective
vision for the future, I am filled with hope that together we can make an already
strong and vibrant school system even greater! Together, we will continue to make a
difference in the lives of ALL Franklin Regional students!
Sincerely,
Dr. Gennaro R. Piraino, Jr.
Superintendent
2019 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year