Administration - Ambridge Area School District

Superintendent of Schools

Pasquerilla, Joseph

Superintendent of Schools

Central Administration

724.266.2833

jpasquerilla@ambridge.k12.pa.us

Secretary to the Superintendent

June Mueller

724.266.2833 x1263

jmueller@ambridge.k12.pa.us

Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla is serving his fifth year at Ambridge Area School District as the Superintendent appoint on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Dr. Pasquerilla previously worked in the Ambridge School District as the Assistant to the Superintendent and The Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment from 2009-2012.

Before returning to Ambridge, Pasquerilla served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Bethel Park School District, a position he held from July 2016 until joining Ambridge Area School District. Prior to that appointment, he worked as the Superintendent of the Northgate School District for 4 years.

He began his teaching career in the West Middlesex Area School District in 2003, where he taught High School Social Studies until 2008. Following, he was appointed Principal of Northway Elementary School in the North Hills School District.

Dr. Pasquerilla also served as an Adjunct Instructor of Government at Butler County Community College from 2006-2008.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education in 2002 from Youngstown State University; his Master of Science in Education in 2005 from Youngstown State University; and his Doctor of Education in April 2008 from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Westminster College. He is currently a member of the Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents.

“Serving as the Superintendent of Ambridge Area School District is an honor and privilege. I sincerely look forward to meeting students, teachers, families, and community members that comprise this great District. I am sincerely committed to upholding the important role of Superintendent with steadfast commitment and dedication” said Pasquerilla.

“I pride myself on being extremely visible and encourage you to take advantage of my open door policy. I genuinely look forward to working with each of you as we build a longstanding partnership, working side-by-side to ensure that Ambridge Area is a great place to learn and grow”.

August 12, 2025

The Board of Directors has determined that the Superintendent has met the performance standards for the 2024-2025 academic year in the areas of Student Growth and Achievement, Organizational Leadership, District Operations and Financial Management, Communication and Community Relations, Human Resource Management, and Professionalism.

Assistant Superintendent

Filipowski, Amy

Assistant Superintendent, Director of Special Education, Transportation Director, Title IX Coordinator, Safe2Say Primary Contact, Right-to-Know Open Records Officer, Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF) Primary Contact

Assistant Superintendent

724.266.2833 x1219

afilipowski@ambridge.k12.pa.us

Dr. Amy Filipowski is serving as the Assistant Superintendent of the Ambridge Area School District. Prior to joining Ambridge Area School District in 2022, Dr. Filipowski served the Pittsburgh Public Schools at the Executive Director for the Programs of Students with Exceptionalities the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Professional Development, and the Director of 6-12 Literacy and K-12 Library Services.

Before entering administration, Dr. Filipowski served as a Literacy Specialist and a Special Education Teacher for 9 years.

Dr. Filipowski also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Slippery Rock University and the University of Pittsburgh since 2014. In addition, she provides consultation to a variety of organizations focused on Special Education curriculum, assessments, teacher development, and IDEA laws and procedures.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 2002 from Carlow University; her Master of Arts in Educational Praxis in 2005 from Carlow University; and her Doctor of Education and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility in April 2020 from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Filipowski also holds Certificates in Curriculum Supervision, Principal K-12, Special Education Supervision, Special Education Teaching N-21, Mid-Level English, and Elementary K-6.

Dr. Filipowski current position of the Assistant Superintendent encompasses the following roles:

Assistant Superintendent
Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
Director of Transportation
Director of English as Second Language
Enrollment and Registration
Health Services
Title IX Coordinator
Safe2Say Primary Contact
Right-to-Know Open Records Officer

August 14, 2025

The Superintendent has determined that the Assistant Superintendent has met the performance standards for the 2024-2025 academic year in the areas of Student Growth and Achievement, Organizational Leadership, District Operations, Communication and Community Relations, Human Resource Management, and Professionalism.