Upper St. Clair names new director of special education, restructures facilities and operations

It is anticipated that she will join the district’s leadership staff in January.

Dr. Andler has served as director of student support services for the South Fayette Township School District since March 2020 and previously held a similar position in the Carlynton School District. She began her career as a high school math teacher in the Brownsville Area School District, where she was promoted to several administrative roles, including cyber coordinator, co-director of alternative education, dean of students, and director of pupil services, special education, curriculum and federal programs.

“Dr. Andler has a tremendous background in leading special education and pupil services programming,” Dr. John T. Rozzo, superintendent of schools, said. “She will be a true asset to our students, staff and families.”

A graduate of California University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Andler earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in mathematics. She holds a master’s degree in school leadership and curriculum and instruction as well as a doctorate school leadership from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Andler takes over for Dr. Cassandra Doggrell, who accepted an administrative position in the Seneca Valley School District in July. Dr. Sharon Suritsky, retired USC deputy superintendent and previous director of special education, will continue to serve as substitute director of special education until Dr. Andler joins the Upper St. Clair staff.

In other board action, the school board approved a restructuring of the facilities and operations department. The position of senior director of operations and administrative services, previously held by Ray Carson who retired in September, has been eliminated.

Dr. Lou Angelo, who has been serving as director of operations, has been named director of administrative services – overseeing the areas of transportation and facility usage/permitting for all district spaces. In addition, Dr. Angelo will oversee alumni relations and specific safety, security, and personnel matters.  

The assistant director of operations and facilities, Dan Snyder, has been promoted to director of operations and facilities, resulting in the elimination of the assistant position. Mr. Snyder leads the custodial and maintenance staff and is responsible for the oversight of district facilities, maintenance and operations as well as construction and capital projects.

The human resources department also experienced change. In August, Aimee Mack, human resources representative, was promoted to human resources manager. Mrs. Mack oversees employee recruitment and retention as well as employee relations.