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 equine activities, horticulture, and small animal experiences​ engage students with social skill challenges. Student IEP goals are targeted, monitored and reported to school districts. ESY runs Monday-Thursday 9am-1:30pm.

Pricing- $3,500/student

2023 ESY Brochure

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

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    SCHOOL CONTACTS

    Amy Richert*
    Vice President, Education
    724-452-4453 x1193
    arichert@gladerun.org

    Brandy Dietrich
    Principal
    724-452-4453, ext. 1154
    bdietrich@gladerun.org

    Doug Harr
    Assistant Principal
    724-452-4453 x1153

    dharr@gladerun.org

    Randy Harrison
    Program Supervisor –  Education Behavioral Support
    724-452-4453 x1009
    rharrison@gladerun.org

    Kelly Wheeler
    Enrollment Coordinator
    724-452-4453 x1124
    kwheeler@gladerun.org

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

    Angela Lindsay
    School Counselor
    724-452-4453 x2205
    alindsay@gladerun.org

    Ashlee Mong
    School Nurse
    724-452-4453 x2208
    among@gladerun.org

    Leslie Welsh
    Records Coordinator
    724-452-4453 x1139
    lwelsh@gladerun.org

    St. Stephen’s Utica
    Patrick Cavanaugh
    Principal
    814-638-0142
    pcavanaugh@gladerun.org

    LOCATIONS

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

    Fax: 724-452-0468

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