Important School Contacts
Country Day School
Office Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Absences
To report an absence, call or email the office before 10 a.m. at 412-963-8644 or Olivia Saperstein '07.
Dismissal/Transportation Changes
Changes to your child's dismissal transportation should be emailed to Olivia Saperstein '07 before 3 p.m.
How Can I Reach My Child at Country Day School?
If you have an emergency message to get to your child during school hours, call 412-963-8644.
Country Day School Contacts
Below is a list of individuals who can answer most of your questions regarding Country Day School. During the school day, please call them directly at the number given.
- Admissions: Katie Knox, 412-963-1277
- Assistant Head of School, Grades PK-1: Beth Grover '01
- Assistant Head of School, Grades 2-5: Katie Nestor, 412-963-8644 x316
- Attendance: Olivia Saperstein '07, 412-963-8644
- After School Programs: adventurers@shadysideacademy.org, 724-472-8731
- Billing/Business Office: Kim Stubbs, 412-968-3132
- Counselor: Claudine Runnette, 412-963-2830
- Head of Lower Schools: Dr. Jennifer Asmonga, 412-963-8644
- Head's Assistant: Olivia Saperstein '07, 412-963-8644
- Learning Specialist, Grades PK-2: Kayla Davis, 412-963-8644
- Learning Specialist, Grades 3-5: Micaela Tucker, 412-963-8644
- Nurse: Kelly Sample, 412-963-8644
- Transportation & Busing: Linda Porter, 412-968-3022
- Transportation Daily Changes: Olivia Saperstein '07, 412-963-8644
Junior School
Office Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Absences
To report an absence, call the office before 10 a.m. at 412-473-4400 or email Jocelyn Scalise.
Dismissal/Transportation changes
Changes to your child' dismissal transportation should be emailed to BOTH jstransportation@shadysideacademy.org and your child's teacher before 1:30 p.m. (If the change involves After School Explorers, CC explorers@shadysideacademy.org as well.)
How Can I Reach My Child at the Junior School?
If you have an emergency message to get to your child during school hours, call the office at 412-473-4400.
Junior School Contacts
Below is a list of individuals who can answer most of your questions regarding the Junior School. During the school day, please call them directly at the number given.
- Junior School Office: Jocelyn Scalise, 412-473-4400
- Admissions: Maggie Marquette, 412-473-4402 or Joyce Greece, 412-473-4437
- Assistant Head of School, Grades PK-1: Melanie Smith, 412-473-4180
- Assistant Head of School, Grades 2-5: Dan Stern, 412-473-4412
- Attendance: Jocelyn Scalise, 412-473-4400
- After School Explorers: explorers@shadysideacademy.org, 412-254-4772
- Billing/Business Office: Kim Stubbs, 412-968-3132
- Cafeteria: Metz, 412-473-4438
- Counselor: Michael Speal, 412-473-4186
- Head of Lower Schools: Jennifer Asmonga, 412-968-3000
- Learning Specialist: Claire Sherwin
- Learning Specialist: Erin MacDonald
- Library: Phyllis Guering, 412-473-4426
- Nurse: Stephanie Kiger, 412-473-4189
- Speech Language Pathologist: Hayley Lawton, 412-473-4587
- Technology: Karen Sandora, 412-473-4410
- Transportation & Busing: Linda Porter, 412-968-3022
- Transportation Daily Changes: jstransportation@shadysideacademy.org
Middle School
Office Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Absences
To report an absence, call the office before 9 a.m. at 412-968-3100 or email Kristan Fisher.
How Can I Reach My Child at the Middle School?
During Office Hours: Call the office at 412-968-3100 and ask the receptionist to post a message for your child. Please leave messages only when necessary. In an emergency, we will locate your child. You can reach Kristan Fisher at 412-968-3100 or Becci Carter at 412-968-3164. Please do NOT text your child, as students are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day.
After Hours: Call an individual listed below who might have the best knowledge of your child's whereabouts or is supervising the activity in which your child is participating. Or contact the receptionist at 412-968-3100, the dean of students at 412-968-3115 or the school head at 412-968-3116.
Middle School Contacts
Below is a list of individuals who can answer most of your questions regarding the Middle School. During the school day, please call them directly at the number given.
- Middle School Office: Kristan Fisher, 412-968-3100
- Admissions: Kasey Fron, 412-968-3055, or Becci Carter, 412-968-3164
- Athletics: David Vadnais, 412-968-3107
- Attendance: Kristan Fisher, 412-968-3100
- Billing/Business Office: Kim Stubbs, 412-968-3132
- Cafeteria: Metz, 412-968-3105
- Counselor: Georgia Leasher, 412-968-3159
- Dean of Students: Amy Hurtuk, 412-3115
- Assistant Head of School: Brian Johnston, 412-968-3154
- Head of School: Michelle Merson, 412-968-3116
- Head's Assistant: Kristan Fisher, 412-968-3100
- Learning Specialist: Matthew Paterra, 412-968-3041
- Library: Mary Guering, 412-968-3193
- Nurse: Donna Giel, 412-968-3189
- Security*: 412-352-7657
- Transportation & Busing: Linda Porter, 412-968-3022
*Use this number for after-hours access to campus buildings.
Senior School
Office Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m
Absences
To report an absence, call the Deans' Office at 412-968-3117 or email attendance@shadysideacademy.org.
How Can I Reach My Child at the Senior School?
Dean's Office
Call the Deans’ Office at 412-968-3117 and ask them to send an email message to your child. You are also welcome to send your child a text message. If your child is in class, he/she can respond to you during a free period. Please leave messages only when necessary.
Emergency
In a TRUE emergency, we will locate your child. In case of a true emergency, we will ask the nature of the emergency so that we can approach your child with the appropriate sensitivity. Please know that it may be difficult to locate your child quickly as students may use most of the 130 acres of the Senior School campus during their free periods. Please leave messages only when necessary.
After Hours
After regular hours call an individual listed in the Senior School Handbook who might have best knowledge of your child’s whereabouts or is supervising the activity in which your child is participating.
Senior School Contacts
Below is a list of individuals who can answer most of your questions regarding the Senior School. During the school day, please call them directly at the number given.
- Senior School Switchboard: 412-968-3000
- Academics: Claire Logsdon, 412-968-3148
- Admissions: Bob Grandizio, 412-968-3080 or Vanessa Cannon, 412-968-3180
- Athletics: Sean Simmons, 412-968-3125 or Erika Cooper, 412-968-3065
- Attendance: Erica Strafalace, 412-968-3117
- Business Office: Kim Stubbs, 412-968-3132
- College Counseling: Meg Scott, 412-968-3099; Lucas Frankel, 412-968-3129; Julie Hertz, 412-968-3320
- Counseling: Dr. Claudia Henry, 412-968-3202
- Dean of Student Life: Chad Green, 412-968-3087
- Dean of Residential Life: Pam Boehm, 412-968-3117
- Deans' Office Assistant: Erica Strafalace, 412-968-3117
- Dining Services: Metz, 412-968-3111
- Head of School: Trixie Sabundayo, 412-968-3001
- Head's Office Coordinator: Sharon Jackson, 412-968-3001
- Hillman Center Box Office: 412-968-3040
- Learning Specialist: Michael Baranowski, 412-447-2216
- Library: Lindsey Myers, 412-968-3073
- Nurse: Melanie Haynes, 412-968-3131
- Registrar: Rae Ann Cooper, 412-968-3133
- Security*: 412-352-7657
- Service Learning: Lindsey Myers, 412-968-3073
- Spirit Store: Amy Davidheiser, 412-968-3009
- Transportation & Busing: Linda Porter, 412-968-3022
*Use this number for after-hours access to campus buildings.