Dear Seton-La Salle Parents, Students, Alumni, and Supporters,

This announcement is to share with you the exciting news about the new Principal and Assistant Principal for Seton-La Salle.  Before introducing the new Principal, however, let me share the criteria by which their selection was made.  The Principal Search Committee set down four key criteria that the candidate selected had to have.  These were:

1.  Proper K-12 administrator's certification.

2.  Proven experience as a high school administrator.

3.  Be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

4.  Exhibit qualities that would lead the Committee to believe that the person could sustain Seton-La Salle's academic excellence AND lead the educational capacities of the school to even higher levels.

I am pleased to tell you that the person selected to be the next Principal at Seton-La Salle meets these four criteria.  That person is Tony Chiappetta.   Tony is a former Principal at Washington High School and Brentwood High School. He is also the former Superintendent of the Brentwood School District.  His Principal and Superintendent certifications are intact.  Retired from the public school system for several years, Tony is excited to get "back in the game" and in his own words believes that he has "some fire left in his tank."  An active member of Our Lady of Grace parish, Tony and his wife, Joyce, live in Mt. Lebanon near St. Clair Hospital. Tony is also a graduate of Central Catholic HS.

Tony is definitely a "people person."  What struck the Committee in interviewing Tony was that he was focused on assisting the teachers to achieve their full capacity as an educator in their rooms.  As Tony stated," The really important actions in the school happen in the classroom between teacher and student.  That is where I plan to focus my energies."  The Principal Selection Committee was unanimous in its recommendation to the Members of the diocese that Tony be hired as principal for the school for a one-year contract, and the Members approved this recommendation this week.

Dale Carmassi has agreed to be Assistant Principal.  Dale, a long-time social studies teacher in the school, will serve a one-year stint to help the school.  A long-term substitute has been hired to fill-in for Dale in the classroom.

There will be more information surrounding the hiring of Tony and Dale to be shared in the coming weeks.  For now, do not hesitate to introduce yourself to Tony when you are at school, or call him regarding any concern you might have about your daughter's or son's education.  Tony's hiring is an exciting way to start the school year.  May it be the best ever for your child and you!

Sincerely,

Kevin A. Hayes

Chair of the Board of Directors

Seton-La Salle Catholic High School