3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 407
Fax: (724) 693-2883

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.

South Fayette Township School District

School Board
Member Biographies

Leonard Fornella, President

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1953 (lifelong)
  • Elected to Board: 1980
  • Profession: Attorney, Shareholder and Director in Heintzman, Warren, Wise & Fornella, P.C.
  • Educational Background: Graduate of South Fayette High School (1971, Class Valedictorian)
    The Pennsylvania State University (1975, B. S. with Highest Distinction in Honors Program)
    University of Pittsburgh (1978, Juris Doctor)
  • School Voice Mail: 433
  • E-Mail: fornella@southfayette.org

William Newcomer, Vice President

  • South Fayette Resident Since 2004
  • Elected to Board: 2005
  • Profession: Senior Business Consultant, Adonix, Inc.
  • Educational Background: Penn State University (B.S. in Business Management)
  • School Voice Mail: 439
  • E-Mail: wnewcomer@southfayette.org  

Teresa Burroughs

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1989
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession: E-Rate / FCC Regulatory Consultant for K-12 and Multiple System Operators, School Volunteer, President Boys' Basketball Booster, Daisy Troup #119 Co- Leader, PTA Member and Full-time Mom
  • Educational Background: West Virginia University, Business Administration
  • School Voice Mail: 443
  • E-Mail: tburroughs@southfayette.org

Leonard Fornella

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1953 (lifelong)
  • Elected to Board: 1980
  • Profession: Attorney, Shareholder and Director in Heintzman, Warren, Wise & Fornella, P.C.
  • Educational Background: Graduate of South Fayette High School (1971, Class Valedictorian)
    The Pennsylvania State University (1975, B. S. with Highest Distinction in Honors Program)
    University of Pittsburgh (1978, Juris Doctor)
  • School Voice Mail: 433
  • E-Mail: fornella@southfayette.org


Lena Hannah
  • South Fayette Resident Since 2000
  • Elected to Board: 2005
  • Profession: Secretary/Patient Billing Rep. for B.N. Roy MD and Associates
  • School Voice Mail: 430
  • E-Mail: lhannah@southfayette.org 

Frank Morelli

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1978
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession: Biopharmaceutical Territory Sales Specialist
  • Educational Background: West Virginia University, Marketing
  • School Voice Mail: 444
  • E-Mail: fmorelli@southfayette.org  

Christopher Niemann

  • Years as South Fayette Resident: 14 years
  • Elected to Board: 2003
  • Profession: Facilities Management, University of Pittsburgh
  • Educational Background: Kansas State University (B.S. in construction management)
  • School Voice Mail: 437
  • E-Mail: cniemann@southfayette.org 

Todd Petrillo

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1965
  • Elected to Board: 2003
  • Profession: South Fayette Township Public Works Department
  • Educational Background: South Fayette Graduate
  • School Voice Mail: 434
  • E-Mail: tpetrillo@southfayette.org  

Jeff Smith

  • South Fayette Resident Since
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession:
  • Educational Background:
  • School Voice Mail: 445
  • E-Mail: jsmith@southfayette.org  

Alan Wood

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1987
  • Elected to Board: 1997
  • Profession: Mechanical Designer
  • Educational Background: Technician Training School - Certified Electrician; Community College of Allegheny County - Computer Courses; Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Computer Automated Drafting and Design
  • School Voice Mail: 422
  • E-Mail: awood@southfayette.org


Ruth Bell, Board Secretary