Administration
Guiding Our District Forward
At Mt. Lebanon School District, strong leadership is essential to fulfilling our mission: to provide the best education possible for each and every student. Our Central Office team works collaboratively across academic and operational departments to support students, empower staff, and serve our community with clarity, care, and purpose.
Meet The Administration
Dr. Melissa Friez
Superintendent of Schools
mfriez@mtlsd.net
Dr. Natasha Dirda
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
ndirda@mtlsd.net
Dr. Joseph R. Sciullo
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
jsciullo@mtlsd.net
Mr. Danny Bonaventura
Director of Athletics
dbonaventura@mtlsd.net
Mrs. Patricia Connolly
Director of Operations (Business and Human Resources)
pconnolly@mtlsd.net
Mr. Jeff Kaiser
Director of Facilities
jkaiser@mtlsd.net
Dr. Jennifer Shuman
Director of Special Education and Student Services
jshuman@mtlsd.net
Mrs. Brandi Smith
Director of Communications
bsmith@mtlsd.net
Mr. Christopher Stengel
Director of Technology
cstengel@mtlsd.net
Supporting Our Schools & Community
Our administration partners closely with staff, families, and community stakeholders to strengthen every aspect of the District—from teaching and learning to facilities, safety, and financial sustainability. If you would like to learn more about any administrative area or connect with our team, please visit the Faculty & Staff Directory or contact the Central Office.
Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive • Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2000