Administration
Dr. Natalie A. McCracken, Superintendent of Schools
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Dr. McCracken serves as the Superintendent of Schools in the Norwin School District. She transitioned to this position after serving as the Assistant Superintendent from 2012-2024.
After earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dr. McCracken began her teaching career in Louisa County and Chesterfield County, Virginia, where she taught grades five and six and also served as a K-5 Title I Mathematics Specialist.
Dr. McCracken then returned to Pennsylvania and completed her Master of Education degree and Principal Certification through California University of Pennsylvania, including an internship at Hillcrest Intermediate School. She was hired to teach sixth grade mathematics and Pre-Algebra at Hillcrest for two years prior to serving as the principal at Sunset Valley Elementary for six years. She then earned her Superintendent Letter of Eligibility through California University of Pennsylvania in 2011. Dr. McCracken earned a Doctoral degree in School Leadership through the University of Pittsburgh, completing a dissertation titled Principal Perceptions of Professional Development.
Dr. McCracken resides in North Huntingdon with her husband, Lew. Their children, Gage and Ansley, are both alumni of the Norwin School District.
Dr. Lisa N. Duval, Assistant Superintendent
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2022-2023 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Evaluation
Dr. Stacey Snyder, Director of Special Education & Student Services
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Dr. Snyder was hired as Director of Special Education and Student Services at Norwin School District for the 2016-2017 school year. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Washington and Jefferson College and her Master of Science in School Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania. She worked as a Certified School Psychologist for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit for 14 years, 13 of which she was contracted to Norwin. Beginning July 2013, Dr. Snyder was hired at Norwin School District as the Coordinator of Special Education and Psychological Services/School Psychologist where she worked, until leaving for the position of Director of Pupil Services at Southmoreland School District in October of 2015.
Dr. Snyder earned her Doctor of Education degree in School Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. Her dissertation topic focused on parent engagement in the secondary special education transition process.
Dr. Snyder received her Pre-K -12 Principal Certification from California University of Pennsylvania and her Superintendent Letter of Eligibility from the University of Pittsburgh.
In addition to the Special Education Department, Dr. Snyder is responsible for School Psychological Services, School Social Work Services, Gifted Support Services, School Counseling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, School-Based Behavioral Health, and English as a Second Language (ESL). She also oversees 504 compliance and the School Based ACCESS program.
Mr. Ryan Kirsch, Director of Finance & Operations
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724-861-3000 ext. 1110
Ryan Kirsch Mr. Ryan Kirsch, CPA, is the Director of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer for Norwin School District, having begun official duties in May 2017. Mr. Kirsch is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.S. and M.S. in Safety Science and a M.B.A. in Accounting. Prior to joining Norwin School District, Mr. Kirsch served as Business Manager at Spring Cove School District for 3 years.
Dr. Heather Newell, Director of Elementary Education & Curriculum