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Dr. Michelle Miller, Superintendent of Schools

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Michelle Miller has served over 20 years in public education with a concentrated focus on providing student-centered learning environments and opportunities for ALL learners.

Dr. Miller, a lifelong educator, attended Chatham College, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh to prepare her for a career in education.   She began her teaching and administrative career in the Ellwood City Area School District as a Social Studies teacher and then served as their Assistant High School Principal.  She then joined the administrative team at Seneca Valley School District as the Principal of Haine Middle School, a 5th and 6th grade middle school.  With superintendent leadership experience in the districts of Hopewell, Blackhawk and Wilmington, Dr. Miller possesses a wealth of school leadership experiences.

With an unwavering passion for learning, teaching, and leading,  Dr. Miller has been an adjunct professor at Westminster College and has been a guest speaker in teacher and administrative preparation programs in the region.  Dr. Miller serves as an executive board member of University of Pittsburgh’s Tri-State Study Council and the Forum for Western PA Superintendents.  She also served her community through her leadership on executive boards for Lifesteps, Inc., Beaver County United Way, Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association and the Beaver County Educational Trust.  As a previous recipient of Tri-State’s Jean Winsand Distinguished Educator Award and the Pennsylvania Association of Middle Level Education’s Advocate for Public Education Award, Dr. Miller continues her focus on leading and learning.

When she is not with her school family, Dr. Miller resides in South Beaver with her husband, Steve, and their son, Isaac.  

Phone: 412-221-4542 x 413

Dr. Kristin Deichler, Assistant Superintendent

Ms. Kristin Deichlser, Assistant to the Superintendent for Secondary Education
Dr. Kristin Deichler is the Assistant Superintendent for the South Fayette Township School District. 

She is a dedicated educator whose journey has been defined by a commitment to educational excellence and student empowerment. With a robust background in both administrative leadership and classroom instruction, Dr. Deichler brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Assistant Superintendent.

Dr. Deichler holds her Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University and her Master's Degree in Administration, as well as her K-12 Principal Certification, from California University of Pennsylvania. Building upon this foundation, she earned her Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership in 2021, further honing her skills and knowledge to become an effective leader in the field of education.

Dr. Deichler’s tenured career began at South Fayette Middle School in 2001.  With over a decade of teaching experience, she directly impacted the lives of students in the classroom. As a Sixth Grade math and science teacher, she redesigned curriculums, developed innovative lesson plans, and fostered a love for learning among her students. Beginning in 2016, she served as the Principal for Grades 6-8, overseeing a diverse community of nearly 900 students and 60 staff members. In this role, she was instrumental in fostering a culture of academic excellence and student success. From budget management to data analysis, Dr. Deichler’s leadership drove informed decision-making and strategic planning within the school, as well as being recognized with the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades’ Schools to Watch awards in 2016 and 2019 for South Fayette Middle School.

In 2021, Dr. Deichler became the Assistant Superintendent and has worked and led to fulfill the District’s strategic vision of being future-focused, student-centered, and innovation-driven.  Dr. Deichler has been deeply involved in the District’s work with AASA’s Learning 2025 which led South Fayette to be nationally recognized as a Lighthouse District.  Along with colleagues in the region, Dr. Deichler has secured three Remake Learning Moonshot Grants- two for the Fly Like a Girl Done Academy and one for the Freight to Plate Food Trailer.  Dr. Deichler has also been instrumental in regional training of administrators for Pittsburgh’s World of Work, as well as the implementation of the program within South Fayette. 

In addition to her administrative and teaching roles, Dr. Deichler has pursued opportunities for further growth and learning. As a 2019 Harvard Project Zero Fellow, she engaged in innovative research and collaboration, further enriching her perspective on education. Dr. Deichler has also represented South Fayette Township School District by presenting at local, state, and national conferences. 

Phone: 412-221-4542 x 236

Mrs. Cristine Wagner-Deitch, Director of Curriculum

Cristine Wagner-Deitch, Director of Curriculum
Cristine Wagner-Deitch has served for 30 years in public education. Her focus has always been on providing the greatest opportunities for all students and that includes ensuring all students have equitable access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

In continuous pursuit of her own education, Cristine has earned degrees and certifications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, St. Francis University, Youngstown State University, the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit and the Lancaster/Lebanon Intermediate Unit. This education has afforded her the opportunity to hold many positions in teaching and administration. Mrs. Wagner-Deitch was a teacher of middle school mathematics and technology in Prince George’s County Maryland and Norristown Public Schools near Philadelphia. She held positions of leadership in those districts as well, including Academic Dean and Middle School Math Specialist. As an administrator, Cristine’s primary focus has been in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment with more than 20 combined years as a Curriculum Director for the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit and the Beaver Area School District.

Her desire to ensure all students receive the best possible education inspired her to work with pre-service teachers and current school administrators. Cristine has developed training programs for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), taught educational leadership courses as an adjunct for Clarion University and presented at numerous conferences for PDE and the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators. Currently, Mrs. Wagner-Deitch teaches courses in Data Analysis and Assessment Literacy for the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program.

As evidenced by her receipt of the Dr. Gary L. Miller Memorial Distinguished Service Award, service to the community of education is of vital importance. Cristine was a founding member of the Beaver County Innovation and Learning Consortium and a member of the Beaver County Education Foundation Board of Directors, she actively mentors principals and superintendents in the areas of supervision, data analysis, curriculum, instruction and assessment.  Her ability to develop partnerships has helped her to bring more than 20 million dollars in grant funding to her serving area.

Phone: 412-221-4542 x 430

Dr. Kellee Oliver, Director of Student Support Services

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Dr. Kellee Oliver is the Director of Student Support Services for the South Fayette Township School District.

Upon joining SFTSD, Dr. Oliver brought fourteen years or experience in education  and had spent the prior two years as Director of Student Services in the Beaver Area School District. Previously, she was Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services in the Hopewell Area School District for six years where she had also served as a certified school psychologist since 2010.   

Dr. Oliver holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Gannon University and two master’s degrees in educational and school psychology from Edinboro University. Her doctor of philosophy, instructional management and leadership degree was earned at Robert Morris University, and she also has a certification in pupil personnel services supervision from Duquesne University.

She excels in effective communication and considering multiple vantage points, striving to bring together all stakeholders in creating successful outcomes for students.  
 
Phone: 412-221-4542 x 429 

Dr. Matthew Callison, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Matthew Callison, Director of Innovation, Strategic Partnerships, and Instructional Technology
Dr. Matthew Callison is the Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for the South Fayette Township School District. 

Dr. Callison is an educator, author, consultant, and entrepreneur who has worked in the field of education for over 20 years with learners of every age. Starting in 1998, Dr. Callison worked as an educator in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 10 years. In 2005, Dr. Callison graduated from the Center for Teaching Excellence and Social Justice at the University of San Francisco with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). In 2007, Dr. Callison was named an Apple Distinguished Educator for the innovative and effective ways he uses technology for teaching and learning. In 2010, he  moved to Indiana to pursue his doctoral degree in Instructional Technology at Indiana University, where he co-founded an educational technology startup in 2015, and was awarded his Ph.D. in 2017. In 2015, Dr. Callison earned his administrative license and MSEd in Education Leadership from Indiana University. His research primarily focuses on evidence-based instructional approaches, scaffolding, formative feedback, and student-centered learning approaches like project and problem-based learning. Dr. Callison also presents at the local, state, national, and international level.

Dr. Callison comes to South Fayette Township School District from Indiana, where he was a manager of online instructional design for Indiana University. At Indiana University, he lead and managed a team of 14 instructional designers, developed policies and procedures for his department, and partnered with faculty, program directors, campus leadership, and members of teacher centers across the university's seven campuses to support the design and development of online and hybrid courses, graduate certificate programs, and new online degrees in a multitude of disciplines. Over the past 10 years, Dr. Callison has taught a variety of courses in instructional technology and blended and personalized learning to preservice and inservice teachers at universities such as Indiana University and Texas Tech University. He also has acted as a consultant to Indiana Wesleyan University's Doctorate in Business Administration. As a consultant, he trained faculty and staff on problem-based learning (PBL), and developed immersive learning experiences for the program's doctoral students.

Phone: 412-221-4542 x 424

Dr. Charles Herring, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director

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Dr. Chuck Herring is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the South Fayette Township School District, McDonald, PA. 

For over three decades, Dr. Herring has been an innovative leader in education. In the South Fayette Township School District, he creates an environment where all students can thrive.

Dr. Herring's approach focuses on supporting students through both celebrations and challenges. He has pioneered creative educational approaches throughout his career. Additionally, he trains colleagues in effective practices and implements supportive measures to mitigate school-based stress. 

In 1999, after being asked to be the keynote speaker for Princeton University’s first-ever, Hip-Hop in Education Conference, Dr. Herring left K-12 education to become a professional speaker and trainer. During that time, he traveled the country to speak for organizations such as Kroger, Giant Eagle, the State of Arizona, the State of New Jersey, and many others. Additionally, Dr. Herring created two educational programs, "Black History is Not Just a Month" and "The Mathematics Magician." He is also the creator of Grammar Man®, the world's first Hip-Hop superhero, making language arts engaging and accessible. His work earned him recognition as one of the State of Black Learning's Educators of the Year in 2021.

Upon returning to the classroom in 2012 as a faculty member in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education’s Falk Laboratory School, Dr. Herring taught Kindergarten, mentored future teachers, acquired his Reading Specialist Certification, and began work on his Doctorate in Language, Literacy, and Culture. In August 2015, Dr. Herring began working at South Fayette as the K-5 Gifted/Enrichment Coordinator. In that role, he was tasked with transforming the program from a more traditional Gifted/Enrichment model to one that was primarily project-based. He began his current role with the district in 2020.

As one of the founders of SHOUT (Social Handprints Overcoming Unjust Treatment) at South Fayette High School, Dr. Herring guides students across Western Pennsylvania in creating positive school environments. This student-led organization has grown into a regional movement under his leadership culminating in an annual event called the Uncommon Conference.

Dr. Herring's leadership earned him the 2021 Innovative School Leader Award from the Pennsylvania School Board Association. In 2022, he participated in a Trans-Atlantic dialogue with the American Council on Germany, focusing on educational policy development. He has been named one of Penn West Edinboro University's 2024 Distinguished Alumni, one of Black Leaders Worldwide's 2024 Doctors of Excellence honorees, and received a Jefferson Service Award from Multiplying Good in 2024. These honors reflect Dr. Herring's standing as an internationally respected educator. He is also the author of a memoir in essays titled, YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN ME: It’s Impossible to Stop a Person Who Won’t Quit.   

Phone: 412-221-4542 x 572

Mrs. Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan is the Director of Communications for the South Fayette Township School District. She is actively engaged in the district's social media presence, media relations, weekly newsletter and other publications, event promotions, and communications with families and on behalf of the district. 


Mrs. Donovan has worked in education for more than two decades. Prior to South Fayette, she was the Communications Manager for Sewickley Academy where she handled both internal and external communications and media relations. She developed weekly newsletters for the school community as well as faculty and staff, created a bi-annual alumni magazine, produced their crisis communications manual, and generated news content for the website and social media. Mrs. Donovan spent 18 years at Pittsburgh Technical College focusing on recruitment, marketing, communications, and data analysis along with organizing orientations and open houses. She has also spent time in admissions with both Bethany College and Pennsylvania Culinary. After experiencing a few years on the agency-side of marketing and public relations, she determined that she much prefers to work in a school environment. She believes that there is no more noble field than education and loves working with students of all ages. 

A graduate of Susquehanna University with a bachelor of arts degree in communications studies, Mrs. Donovan is also certified in crisis communications. 

Phone: 412.221.4542 x 358

Email: [email protected]


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