Quaker Valley School District welcomes Mr. Scott Orelli as the new Quaker Valley High School Assistant Principal. Orelli will join QVHS staff on Tuesday, August 22.
“I am excited to welcome Mr. Orelli to our school community as the newest addition to Quaker Valley High School,” announced Dr. Deborah Riccobelli, Quaker Valley High School Principal. “Mr. Orelli brings a wealth of experience that will undoubtedly enhance our students’ educational journey. His innovative ideas, collaborative spirit, and commitment to student success will greatly contribute to the growth and development of QVHS. I know I speak for the whole school in saying we look forward to the positive impact he will have on our staff and students.”
Orelli joins the District with a wealth of experience, most recently serving as the Science Department Content Facilitator at Peters Township School District. While at Peters Township, he taught AP Environmental Science, Academic Physics, Academic and Honors Chemistry and delivered professional development.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to bring my experience and passion for education to Quaker Valley. The emphasis on excellence, innovation, and building meaningful relationships deeply resonates with me,” said Orelli. “I have felt very welcomed from day one, and I consider it a privilege to join this school community. I am most thrilled to get to know our students and families and work together to help all students design their best future.”
In conjunction with his work at Peters Township, Orelli also served on several boards and leadership positions within IU1, including the Southwest Cohort of Pennsylvania Science Education Leadership (PennSEL) Network to facilitate rollout of STEELS standards statewide.
In addition to his experience teaching in a public school setting, Orelli also serves as a Summer Program Instructor and Mentor through The Readiness Institute at Penn State. While in that role, Orelli mentored diverse student groups from 22 high school across Allegheny County in order to help all learners achieve future readiness.