Education

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy

We are a licensed, private K-12 school dedicated to providing a positive, safe and nurturing learning community. St. Stephen’s operates in two Western Pennsylvania locations — Zelienople and Utica. School districts may refer students online by completing our online referral form. Parents interested in St. Stephen’s as an educational setting for their students may contact their home school district.

The students and staff of St. Stephen’s Academy collaborate using the framework of our Sanctuary certification, School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and the School as a Society model. Every interaction with a student is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal. Furthermore, St. Stephen’s Academy promotes growth through educational and therapeutic activities with an outdoor classroom, as well as utilizing the plants and animals at Glade Run Adventures.

St. Stephen’s Extended School Year Program

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy utilizes Glade Run Adventures experiential education activities for students attending ESY. These uniquely tailored activities, such as therapeutic horseback riding, horticulture, and small animal experiences engage students with social skill challenges. Student IEP goals are targeted, monitored and reported to school districts. Camp runs Monday-Thursday 9am-1:30pm.

Pricing- $3,500/student

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Not a current St. Stephen’s student? CLICK HERE for ESY Application

LOCATIONS

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy
30 Glade Run Drive, P.O. Box 70
Zelienople, PA 16063

UPDATE

Zelienople School Nurse Ms. Ashley Mong and Guidance Counselor Ms. Linda Cumer will have office hours Monday – Friday from 9-11 a.m. The nurse and guidance counselor will be available during those times as part of the students specially designed instruction (SDI).

All school administrative and leadership staff will be available via phone or email daily.

St. Stephen’s Utica
3823 Academy St.
Utica, PA 16362

UPDATE

Utica School Nurse Kara Cassano will have office hours Monday – Friday from 9-11 a.m. The nurse will be available during those times as part of the students specially designed instruction (SDI).

All school administrative and leadership staff will be available via phone or email daily.

If you have a question about St. Stephen’s COVID-19 plans for instruction during the 2020-21 school year that is not answered in the phased school reopening healthy and safety plan, please enter it below and it will be forwarded to school leadership.

SCHOOL CONTACTS

Amy Richert
Vice President, Education
724-452-4453 x1193

Brandy Dietrich
Principal
724-452-4453, ext. 1154

Michael Pendred
Assistant Principal
724-452-4453 x2202

Doug Harr
Assistant Principal
724-452-4453 x1153

Randy Harrison
Program Supervisor – Education Behavioral Support
724-452-4453 x1009

Marissa Kealey
Program Supervisor – Education Behavioral Support
724-452-4453 x2206

Kelly Wheeler
Enrollment Coordinator
724-452-4453 x1124

Front Desk
Phone: 724-452-4453, ext. 1171
Fax: 724-452-0468

Chris Smith
ASD Program Manager
724-452-4453, ext. 2103

Linda Cumer
School Counselor
724-452-4453 x2205

Ashlee Mong
School Nurse
724-452-4453 x2208

Ted Orlowski
Program Manager – Education Behavioral Support
724-452-4453 x2203

Leslie Welsh
Records Coordinator
724-452-4453 x1139

St. Stephen’s Utica
Patrick Cavanaugh
Principal
814-638-0142