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Administration

 

Mrs. Carol Lilly MSHS Principal
 

Mrs. Lilly attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in 1985.  In 2008, she earned her Master’s degree in Leadership Education from Edinboro University.  Most recently, in 2009,she earnedher Administrative Certification, again from Edinboro University. 

Mrs. Lilly taught various grade levels and positions in the elementary schools for the PENNCREST School District, before seeking an Administrative position. She was hired by the Commodore Perry School District in 2011 to serve as the district’s Elementary Principal, the Title I contact, the Federal Programs contact and the Special Education contact. In 2012, she was hired as the High School  Principal for the Lakeview School District. Then, in 2015 she was hired as the Elementary Principal, for Neason Hill Elementary school, for the Crawford Central School District. In 2019, Mrs. Lilly retired from Education; however, she was asked to return to education to  serve as an interim Principal for the Lakeview School District (2022) and Crawford Central School District ( 2023). 

Mrs. Lilly is honored and excited to return to Lakeview Middle-High School to once again serve as the building Principal. She is focused on the needs of the students, the parents, the staff and the community. She is looking forward to reestablishing “old” relationships and building new ones.  Mrs. Lilly is a lifelong learner and a dedicated educator and she is thrilled to be back at it! 

Mrs. Lilly resides in Meadville, PA with her husband, Mark, their daughter, Mackenzie and their granddaughter, Tara. Their son Logan and his wife Amelia reside in Manassas Park, VA. In her free time she enjoys time with her family, gardening, reading, traveling, and attending Lakeview events.

 

Mrs. Tracy McBride MSHS Assistant Principal

 

Mrs. McBride is an experienced educator with a passion for guiding and supporting students. She began her journey in education in 1997 when she joined Lakeview School District as an Administrative Assistant. Her dedication to education is evident through her continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional growth.

Mrs. McBride's academic achievements include:

- Bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University (1990)

- Master's degree in Education & School Counselor Certification from Westminster College (2016)

- School Administrator certification from Point Park University (2024)

For the past seven years, Mrs. McBride has served as a school counselor at Rocky Grove High School in Franklin, PA. In this role, she has been instrumental in supporting students' academic, personal, and career development.

With her recent attainment of a School Administrator certification, Mrs. McBride continues to expand her expertise in educational leadership, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in education.

As an alumni of Lakeview High School Mrs. McBride is deeply honored and enthusiastic to return to Lakeview School District, where her educational career began. She looks forward to serving the students, staff, and community in her new capacity, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to support the district's mission and goals.

Outside of her professional life, Mrs. McBride resides in Grove City with her husband, Kevin. They are proud parents of three adult children and 2 son-in-laws all who reside in the Mercer County area: Victoria (married to Chuck), Celeste (married to Todd), and Tucker. The family has grown to include four wonderful grandchildren: Charles, Carter, Adalynn, and Ronan.

 

Mrs. Kelly Deniker - Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Deniker is an administrative assistant for Lakeview Middle High School.  She is a graduate of Lakeview High School.  Mrs. Deniker loved being a stay at home mom before beginning her career with the district as a personal care aide.  She then spent a decade as a clerk for the nurse's office before taking her current position in the MSHS office in January of 2022.

Mrs. Deniker resides in Stoneboro with her husband, Clay.  They have a daughter, Hannah and a son-in-law, Turner.  Their son, Cody, is married to Brooke, and they have 2 sons, Clyde and Clark.  In her spare time, Mrs. Deniker enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling.

 

 

Mrs. Trista Vandevander -- Administrative Assistant
 

Mrs. Vandevander is the Administrative Assistant at MSHS to Mr. Mike Rodriguez, Assistant Principal. She attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where, in 2007 she earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and History.  After college, she worked for Verizon Wireless, as a Business Account Executive in Boston and Pittsburgh. In 2020, she and her family moved back to the area. Prior to working at Lakeview, she worked as a paraprofessional at Jamestown, developing a love for working in education.

Mrs. Vandevander resides in Greenville, PA with her husband, Justin, and their four kids, Jacob, Saige, Witten, and Maddux. In her free time, she enjoys coaching 8U softball, watching her kids play sports, and traveling.