Superintendent of Schools
“I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve the Upper St. Clair community as its superintendent of schools,” Dr. Rozzo said. “There is no greater honor or responsibility than to be entrusted with the education and care of our community’s children.”
Dr. John Rozzo began his tenure as superintendent of schools for the Upper St. Clair School District on July 1, 2018. He previously served as the district's assistant superintendent since 2014.
A member of the Upper St. Clair School District staff since 2005, Dr. Rozzo had been promoted to several administrative positions including assistant principal, middle school principal of academics, and supervisor of middle level education. Dr. Rozzo began his educational career in 1999 as a science teacher in the Brentwood School District.
Throughout his time in Upper St. Clair, Dr. Rozzo has led several initiatives including serving as chairperson of the district’s Strategic/Comprehensive Plan and guiding the district’s transition to the new Principal and Teacher Effectiveness Model. In addition, he has presented at numerous local, regional and statewide conferences regarding increasing student achievement, instructional leadership, and components of an exemplary school district.
Beyond Upper St. Clair, Dr. Rozzo is a recognized leader in education. In 2016, he was honored with the Leadership & Service Award from The Pennsylvania State University College of Education. The previous year, the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education named him Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Middle Level Administrator for 2015. And, in the spring of 2018, Dr. Rozzo was appointed to the Penn State University College of Education Alumni Society Board of Directors.
A graduate of Penn State, Dr. Rozzo earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a concentration in mathematics and science. In addition, he holds a master’s degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate of education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Rozzo resides in Upper St. Clair Township with his wife, Shauna, and their three children: Sydney, Anthony and Isabella.