Overview
Welcome to Communications
Mr. Ian Hunter
Communications Director
P: 724-452-6040, ext. 1612
Ian Hunter, a 2009 graduate of Seneca Valley, returns to the District as Communications Director, bringing with him a strong background in radio broadcasting and public relations.
As a student at Seneca Valley, Mr. Hunter developed a passion for journalism and communications by writing and editing for the student newspaper and broadcasting football games with SVTV. He continued to pursue that passion at Clarion University (now PennWest Clarion), where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
Following college, Mr. Hunter built a diverse media career, working at several radio stations in Punxsutawney, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; and Bloomington, IL. He then transitioned his career to public relations, serving as PR and Media Manager at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, where he was instrumental in re-establishing media relationships in the post-pandemic period. He later accepted the role of Director of Development and Community Outreach at Community Care Connections, a disability supports agency, becoming the first individual to hold that position.
In his current role, Mr. Hunter oversees all district communications, including written and digital publications, social media, and the district website. He also manages the "Voices" podcast series, the SV mobile app, and serves as the official spokesperson for Seneca Valley. His responsibilities also include press releases, annual report development, district marketing and promotion, and managing advertising across multiple platforms such as the website, and e-newsletter.
A proud resident and parent in the District, Mr. Hunter lives in the Seneca Valley community with his wife, Virginia, and their two children.
Ms. Tiffany Hernandez
Assistant Director of Communications
724-452-6040, ext. 1653
hernandeztn@svsd.net
Tiffany Hernandez is the Assistant Director of Communications for the Seneca Valley School District. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Ms. Hernandez has over 15 years of experience in marketing. Prior to working at the Seneca Valley School District, she worked in public relations and communications at Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. During her time at the Tourism Bureau, she played a vital role in creating award-winning communication strategies for web content, print collateral, press releases and social media to articulate the mission and the brand.
Ms. Hernandez has over 15 years of experience in marketing. Prior to working at the Seneca Valley School District, she worked in public relations and communications at Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. During her time at the Tourism Bureau, she played a vital role in creating award-winning communication strategies for web content, print collateral, press releases and social media to articulate the mission and the brand.
In her role, Ms. Hernandez is responsible for strategizing with the communications director to develop story ideas to appear on various District platforms and publications, writing press releases, photographing District events and assisting with content marketing efforts related to the Seneca Valley Academy of Choice (SVAOC). Additional responsibilities include special event planning, coordinating the annual report and working with the communications department to develop feature articles.
Ms. Hernandez is a resident of Cranberry Township and is the proud parent of a current Seneca Valley student.
Morgan Waag is the Communications Specialist for the Seneca Valley School District. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communications and Social Media with a minor in Child Development from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Ms. Waag worked in communications and social media while at Westminster College for the Titan Radio. She was also an active member of the National Communication Association honor society Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) and served as the President of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), through which she was named a scholarship recipient for her leadership in the organization.
Through creative media production, Ms. Waag has helped the Communications department earn dozens of awards in communications programs and publications from such organizations as Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA), National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and SocialSchools4edu.
Ms. Waag is responsible for assisting with the coordination of community outreach programs and special events planning, including the preparation and process related to notifications and advertising, including social media and website posting. She also leads District graphic design and branding, the District’s e-newsletter story budgets and timelines, and district advertising. Additional responsibilities include the coordination of social media posts, feature articles, and press releases.