Principals

Dr. Michele Welter
 Middle School Principal
412-429-2221
mwelter@cvsd.net

Dr. Michele Welter began her appointment as the Middle School Principal in July 2019.  She most recently served as High School Principal in the Allegheny Valley School district from 2013-2019. 

Before her arrival at Allegheny Valley School district, she had the opportunity to work in higher education as an Associate Professor at Edinboro University.  Dr. Welter began her administrative experiences in the Pine-Richland School District where she served as an assistant principal in the elementary, middle, and high school buildings.  Prior to taking on administrative roles, she taught Health and Physical Education in the Pine-Richland School district. 

Dr. Welter earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University in the area of Exercise and Sports Science and a Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education from Slippery Rock University.  Then, she completed her Master of Education degree from Westminster College.  With this degree, she gained certification as a Secondary and Elementary Principal. 

In 2014, she earned her Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from University of Pittsburgh, where she also completed her doctorate in education.  Dr. Welter’s dissertation is entitled “A Case Study of State Teacher Preparation Requirements Supporting Work with Children with Conduct Disorder”.  Dr. Welter participated in the Principals Academy of Western Pennsylvania through the University of Pittsburgh. 

Mr. Robert Miele
 Middle School Assistant Principal
412-429-2222
rmiele@cvsd.net

Mr. Miele brings extensive experience in education having served as a classroom teacher, math remediation teacher, and most recently an elementary principal.  

He earned his Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in Education from California University of PA.  Mr. Miele is also a member of the Remake Learning Network.

Outside of school, Mr. Miele coaches cup soccer and enjoys spending time with his wife and young son.  

Mrs. Amanda Beckett
 Middle School Dean of Students and 
412-429-2231
abeckett@cvsd.net

Mrs. Beckett has been working for CVSD for the past 13 years. She started her teaching career at the Primary School as a student teacher and substitute. She was then hired as the EL teacher at the Intermediate School and taught English learners full-time for 11 years. In 2022-2023, she began an administrative position at the Middle School. Chartiers Valley is home to Mrs. Beckett, who says she wouldn't have it any other way!