Dr. Beth Hutson, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Beth Hutson has served as the Superintendent of the Deer Lakes School District since August 18, 2026.
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1210
Email: bhutson@deerlakes.net
Dr. Alex Novickoff, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Alex Novickoff has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Deer Lakes School District since August 2026.
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1213
Email: anovickoff@deerlakes.net

Bradley J. Snyder, Business Manager/Board Secretary
Mr. Bradley Snyder has served as the Business Manager/Board Secretary for the District since May 2021. Mr. Snyder is also the Open Records Officer for the district.
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1216
Email: bsnyder@deerlakes.net
Goals
The Deer Lakes School District Board of School Directors establishes performance objectives for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent on an annual basis.
The superintendent and assistant superintendent successfully met their performance goals for 2025-2026 as required by the PA School Code, Section 1073.1.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact:
19 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Phone: 724.265.5300
Fax: 724.265.5025
Support Staff
Marie E. Dennis
Secretary to the Superintendent
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1212
Email: mdennis@deerlakes.net
Leigh Gornick
Data/Payroll/Benefits Manager Specialist
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1219
Email: lgornick@deerlakes.net
Tammy Oliver
Accounts Payable/Purchasing
19 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Email: accountspayable@deerlakes.net
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1215