Overview
Welcome to Communications
Ms. Linda Andreassi
Communications Director
P: 724-452-6040, ext. 1612
As communications director, Linda Andreassi has been leading the Communications Department at Seneca Valley since 1995. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Ms. Andreassi has previous experience in the newspaper industry where she was a reporter and editor. She has over 100 awards in communication programs and publications from such organizations as Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) and National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
Ms. Andreassi is responsible for all District written and electronic publications, as well as communications through the mass parent notification system. She also manages the District website, social media sites, "Voices" Podcast series, mobile app, and serves as the press spokesperson for Seneca Valley. Additional department responsibilities include press releases, annual report development, marketing and promotion of the District and managing advertising for the website, e-newsletter and districtwide calendar.
A resident of Cranberry Township, Ms. Andreassi is a Past President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Cranberry Township Noon Rotary Club, and assisted in launching the Seneca Valley Foundation, a non-profit fundraising arm of the District. A former Miss Pennsylvania USA, Ms. Andreassi (formerly Linda Chiaraluna) represented Pennsylvania in the nationally televised 1994 Miss USA Pageant. Today, she is the proud parent of two children, both of whom graduated from Seneca Valley.
Tiffany Hernandez is the content marketing specialist 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 Department. She was also an active member of the National Communication Association honor society Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) and a scholarship recipient through her leadership in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
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 coordinates the District’s Podcast program and recordings, 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.
