Cultivating Critical Thinkers, Together
Our team is united by a shared commitment to thoughtful teaching, meaningful support, and lifelong learning.
Our Departments
Faculty and staff are the foundation of daily operations at Westinghouse Arts Academy. Our faculty assists students in developing themselves into young arts professionals and critical thinkers. As a community, we advocate for the advancement of arts education in Western Pennsylvania.
Leadership Staff
Student Services
School Operations
Liberal Arts
Creative Arts
Performing Arts
Chief School Administrator

Dr. Anne Clark
CSA
Greeting from Dr. Anne Clark, Interim Chief School Administrator
Dear Westinghouse Arts Academy Community,
Welcome to Westinghouse Arts Academy, where creativity, passion, and learning come together to inspire the next generation of artists, scholars, and leaders. It is an honor to serve as Interim Chief School Administrator and to work alongside such a talented and dedicated community of students, families, staff, and supporters.
At WAA, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Through the performing and creative arts, academic excellence, and a commitment to fostering a supportive school culture, we strive to empower every student to rise to their fullest potential. Our mission is not only to prepare students for academic success, but also to nurture their growth as individuals who are resilient, compassionate, and prepared to make an impact in the world.
This year, we are focused on strengthening our academic programs, enhancing our school environment, and expanding opportunities for students to showcase their talents both within the school and in the greater community. Together, we will continue building a school culture rooted in creativity, respect, and high expectations.
To our families, thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education. To our students, know that you are the heart of everything we do. And to our staff and community partners, your dedication and collaboration make our shared vision possible.
I look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement, and joy as we continue to rise together as one WAA family.
With gratitude and excitement,
Dr. Anne Clark
Interim Chief School Administrator
Westinghouse Arts Academy

Dr. Debra Lehew
COA
Chief of Academics
Faculty & Staff Directory
- Ahlgrim, Adam – Literary Arts – aahlgrim@westinghousearts.org
- Barbee, Adam – Administration/Transportation – abarbee@westinghousearts.org
- Barnett, Tesha – Dance – tbarnett@westinghousearts.org
- Bernhardy, Kim – Administration/Main Office – kbernhardy@westinghousearts.org
- Best, Kate – History – kbest@westinghousearts.org
- Bold, Courtney – Liberal Arts – cbold@westinghousearts.org
- Boyd, Walter – Security – security@westinghousearts.org
- Branch, Christina – Administration/Marketing – cbranch@westinghousearts.org
- Britvich, Brad – Literary Arts – bbritvich@westinghousearts.org
- Callen, Cynthia – Nurse – ccallen@westinghousearts.org
- Casciato, Tracy – Dance – tcasciato@westinghousearts.org
- Cirota, Bethany – Vocal – bcirota@westinghousearts.org
- Daugherty, Ian – Science – idaugherty@westinghousearts.org
- DeLopez, Gretchen – Spanish – gdelopez@westinghousearts.org
- DelPrete, Alea – IT/Digital Arts – adelprete@westinghousearts.org
- Eckhardt, Amanda – English – aeckhardt@westinghousearts.org
- Estadt, Chris – Math – cestadt@westinghousearts.org
- Gardone, Frank – Administration/Security – frank@westinghousearts.org
- Gniadek, Austenne – Studio Arts – agniadek@westinghousearts.org
- Hinkle, Amber – Administration/Student Services/HR – ahinkle@westinghousearts.org
- Lustig, Rebecca – Theatre Arts – rlustig@westinghousearts.org
- Newman, Emily – Studio/Digital Arts – enewman@westinghousearts.org
- Parello, Kathy – Administration/Food Service/Facilities – kparello@westinghousearts.org
- Parshall, Paige – English – pparshall@westinghousearts.org
- Queen, Wanda – Counselor – wqueen@westinghousearts.org
- Rigby, Travis – Instrumental – trigby@westinghousearts.org
- Robinson, Taylor – Dance – trobinson@westinghousearts.org
- Schott, Christine – Resource – cschott@westinghousearts.org
- Silverman, Aquinnah – History – asilverman@westinghousearts.org
- Spisak, Jordan – Math – jspisak@westinghousearts.org
- Tuttle, Michelle – Special Education – mtuttle@westinghousearts.org
- Wingrove, Makenna – Studio Arts – mwingrove@westinghousearts.org
