Superintendent

Dr. James Walsh is the 15^th superintendent of schools for the Bethel Park School District.  He began his tenure in the Spring of 2021.  

 
His administrative and teaching experiences include close to six years as the superintendent of the Burgettstown Area School District, principal and a district-wide curriculum supervisor for seven years in the Mt. Lebanon School District; the director of the curriculum and student achievement from 2006-2008 in the Aliquippa School District; and principal in the Hopewell School District from 2000 to 2006. Before entering administration, Dr. Walsh taught English, Theater, and Television Production at Westlake High School in Maryland for eight years and later for two years in the Peters Township School District.
 
Walsh holds degrees from Duquesne University, the University of Maryland, and Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He serves as an adjunct faculty member at Point Park University’s School of Education.   Walsh, a married father of four, lives in neighboring Upper St. Clair.

 

“It is increasingly clear how important the school district is to the entire Bethel Park community and how many great people come to work and learn here every day.  At the same time, it is clear many growth opportunities remain.  I am pleased to lock arms with the many sterling educators in Bethel Park and work together every day to help polish the diamond that is the Bethel Park School District.”