About
World-Class Education
Shady Side Academy has set the standard for educational excellence in Western Pennsylvania for more than 130 years.

Our Mission
Challenging students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly.
Admissions
Visit Opportunities
Register for a Zoom information session or a Saturday campus tour today!

Because "How" Matters
At Shady Side Academy, the difference is "how" – how we engage, how we explore, how we educate.
Schools
FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE ACADEMY
Across 189 acres and four campuses, SSA students have plenty of space to learn, play, create and compete.

TWO WAYS TO BOARD
Seven- and five-day boarding options offer an enriching Senior School experience in a supportive residential community.
Academics
Signature Programs
Learn more about the academic programs that set SSA apart from other schools.

College-Ready
Our three full-time college counselors help SSA students find their best fit colleges.
Arts
A Commitment to the Arts
At a time when other schools are cutting arts programs, our commitment to the arts has never been stronger.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Alumni in the arts include a Tony winner, two Grammy nominees and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Athletics
Support our Sports Teams
Check the calendar for upcoming events and cheer on our athletes.

Playing at the Next Level
Each year, a number of our graduates go on to play athletics in college.
Student Life
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
All students engage in service projects that reach beyond our campuses to the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world.

Down on the Farm
Our unique SSA Farm initiative integrates sustainability and hands-on learning into the PK-12 curriculum.
Support
The Blue & Gold Fund
Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

Make a Gift
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Make your gift now.
#SSANow
A Day in the Life
What is SSA really like? Watch our videos to get a peek into a typical day in the life of Shady Side students.

In Their Own Words
Read our blogs, and get to know our students and faculty as they share their experiences at SSA.

Athletics Staff

Sean Simmons

Sean Simmons
Director of Athletics

412-968-3125
ssimmons@shadysideacademy.org

Jonathan Johnson

Jonathan Johnson
Assistant Athletic Director

412-968-3128
jjohnson@shadysideacademy.org

Katy Phillips

Katy Phillips
Assistant Athletic Director

412-968-3072
kphillips@shadysideacademy.org

Betsy Gorse

David Vadnais
Middle School Athletic Coordinator

412-968-3107
dvadnais@shadysideacademy.org

Erika Cooper

Erika Cooper
Administrative Assistant

412-968-3065
ecooper@shadysideacademy.org

Brynn Mahoney, MS, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer

412-447-2214
bmahoney@shadysideacademy.org

Joel DeBaldo
Athletic Equipment Manager

412-968-3061
jdebaldo@shadysideacademy.org