Dr. Wagner named Penguins MVP

Feb. 23, 2024

Dr. Timothy Wagner, Upper St. Clair High School principal, has been named a 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins MVP (Most Valuable Principal). He is one of 15 Allegheny County building administrators who will be recognized at the March 17, 2024, Penguins hockey game.

The MVP program is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Grable Foundation, and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

“Dr. Wagner was selected among an extensive pool of nominations, which is a testament to his outstanding leadership in advancing teaching and learning, his commitment to excellence, and his dedication to the success of all learners within the Upper St. Clair school community,” Dr. Jill Jacoby, AIU assistant executive director of teaching and learning, said.

The 15 MVPs will receive two tickets to the Penguins game, a customized Pens jersey and a $1,000 donation for their respective school.

A member of the Upper St. Clair staff since 2007, Dr. Wagner joined the Upper St. Clair High School administration in 2015 as the associate principal for program planning and innovation. He was named the school’s principal in 2019. In May 2023, Dr. Wagner was selected as Pennsylvania’s 2023 Principal of the Year.