Mr. Eric Hewitt
Riverview Jr-Sr HS Principal
Mr. Hewitt earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Saint Vincent College. Additionally, Mr. Hewitt earned his K-12 Principal’s Certificate, along with additional coursework in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Pittsburgh. He is certified to teach grade 7-12 social studies in both Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Before being appointed as the Junior-Senior High School Principal, he served Riverview as the Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal. Prior to that, he served the District as the 8th grade Team Leader and Social Studies teacher. Before coming to Riverview, he taught History at Burrell High School, Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, MD, and Eugene Burroughs Middle School in Accokeek, MD. Additionally, Mr. Hewitt has extensive experience in the field of educational technology, being a Fellow of the Maryland Technology Academy, a Keystone Technology Integrator, Webmaster, and Staff Trainer. He is an advocate and leader at Riverview for preparing students to be ready for opportunities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) related careers, as well as cyber and blended course options for Junior Senior High School students.
Above all, Mr. Hewitt is a tireless advocate for children. He leads with the firm belief that not only can every child learn, but it is every educator’s job to create the opportunities so that every student is growing and learning. It is this mindset that led him out of the classroom and into administration.
Mr. Hewitt grew up in the region, graduating from Highlands Senior High School. He enjoys fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending time outdoors. When not at school, you will find him with his wife and four children.
Mr. Hewitt joined the Administrative team in 2014.
Ms. Lindsay Smith Riverview Jr-Sr HS Assistant Principal
Ms. Smith earned her Master's of Education with a certification in School Counseling from Duquesne University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she completed her PK-12 Principal Certification program at Point Park University.
Before joining Riverview's administrative team, Ms. Smith served as an elementary counselor at Penn Hills School District from 2005-2008, and as an elementary and high school counselor at Kiski Area School District from 2008-2026. During her years as a school counselor, Ms. Smith served as a Department Head and as the high school Student Council Advisor. She also completed two terms as the Vice President of the Westmoreland School Counselor Association and served at the state level with the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association as the Professional Recognitions Chair for eight years.
Ms. Smith has spent her entire career advocating, supporting, and encouraging her students, families, and the staff she has worked with, and she looks forward to continuing this work through her role as a school administrator. Having grown up in the area and as a graduate of nearby Plum Senior High School, Ms. Smith is excited to rejoin the community professionally.
Outside of work, Ms. Smith enjoys early morning workouts, reading, spending time with her two sons (Lukas & Levi), and traveling to new places.
Ms. Smith joined the Administrative team in 2026.