ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES
Pamela Jones
DIRECTOR / CYBER COORDINATOR
Pam Jones is a 1981 graduate of Palmerton Area High School and currently resides in Palmerton with her husband and daughter. After graduation, Pam held positions such as Customer Service Supervisor and Lead Office Manager in various companies. Pam’s position with eBridge Academy allows her to use her skills to work with school districts, parents and students to provide the best possible school experience. In her free time, Pam enjoys spending time with her family and traveling . Pam has been employed with Behavioral Health Associates/eBridge Academy since August of 2015.
Regina Schnell
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Regina Schnell is a 2010 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and currently resides in Carbon County, PA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in History from DeSales University in 2014, graduating with honors and a Social Studies Certification in secondary education. With a love of pop-culture, her favorite area of study is Contemporary American history.
Regina has been employed with eBridge Academy since August 2015.
Rebecca Ebbert
Office Coordinator
Rebecca Ebbert is a 1992 graduate of Palmerton High School and currently resides in Mahoning Valley with her husband and son. She graduated from LCCC in 1996 while working full time as an Instructional Assistant at KidsPeace National Centers. She later worked as an online counselor and editor on Teencentral.net, while being in the IA position. Eventually, she moved onto the administrative side of KidsPeace, working in Patient Accounts for nearly a decade. Prior to coming to eBridge Academy, she was an Office Manager for a private internal medicine and acupuncture practice. When not at work, she can be found at any and all high school marching/jazz/concert/county band functions as her son’s biggest fan. Rebecca joined the eBridge Academy team in October 2024.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTORS
AMANDA BURKE
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Burke earned a Bachelor of Science from Misericordia University, graduating Cum Laude and was employed as a Network Engineer at RCN. She then spent several years as a stay-at-home mom for her two sons. In 2011, Mrs. Burke enrolled at Drexel University to further her education and make a career change. She earned a Master of Science in Teaching Learning and Curriculum from Drexel University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She resides in Northeastern PA with her husband and two sons, and has been the math teacher at eBridge Academy since 2014.
TAMMY CARR
INSTRUCTOR
Tammy Lynn Carr is a graduate of Albright College with a Bachelor of Science in PsychBioChem-Premed. After nearly 20 years of working in behavioral health in Luzerne County, she received her teaching certifications with honors in Special Education and Early Childhood to 4th Grade from Kings College in 2018. Her experience in serving children with autism helps her adapt lessons and provide individual assistance. Tammy has been employed with Behavioral Health Associates since August of 2019 and joined eBridge Academy Staff in August 2020.
SARAH CLABIA
INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Clabia is a 2008 graduate of Weatherly High School and currently resides in Carbon County. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education K-21 from East Stroudsburg University in 2012. She loves to be outdoors and watch sports. Her home life with her family keeps her very busy. Sarah has been employed with eBridge Academy since August 2015.
KAITLIN GRIBLER
INSTRUCTOR
Kaitlin Gribler earned a Master’s of Education degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in 2016. She also attended Ashland University in Ohio from 2010-2013 where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, a minor in Political Science and a minor in Creative Writing. At Ashland University, Kaitlin had the privilege of acceptance into the Ashbrook Scholar Program for Public Affairs and into a study abroad program during which she spent a semester in Prague, Czech Republic. Kaitlin is confident that her life and classroom experiences, enthusiasm for educating, and the guidance of the Behavior Health Associates and eBridge Academy staff will provide her students with a fruitful, quality virtual learning experience!
JENNIFER SHAPPELL
INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Shappell is a 1998 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and 2003 graduate of Shippensburg University. Ms. Shappell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood and elementary education. Since graduating, Ms. Shappell has spent her time working in behavior modification and mental health services. She substituted at Schuylkill County schools for several years, was a therapeutic support staff (TSS) for seven years, and a case manager in the mental health world for four years. Ms. Shappell first joined BHA when she started working at Woodglen Academy since 2018. Ms. Shappell started eBridge in 2021. Ms. Shappell resides in Pottsville with her family. She enjoys watching her son and daughter play their sports while capturing the memories with her photography.
ROBERT SCHAEFFER
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Schaeffer has worked in the education field for 23 years. Having obtained an undergraduate degree at Kutztown University, and a master’s degree from Wilkes University. During his career he has worn many different hats from classroom teacher, to administration, to coordinator, to online educator. He lives in Lehighton with his daughter and two Labrador retrievers (Blizzard and Marra). He is the owner of Jokers Gaming Café in Lehighton. Mr. Schaeffer is an 80’s kid, he loves 80’s music and collects eighties memorabilia. He loves sports and cannot miss a Penn State or Philadelphia Eagles game when they are on TV. He is a Star Wars guru, and loves the Marvel Universe, thus has grown quite fond of Netflix and Disney plus. Jack of all trades master of none he brings his talents to eBridge Academy and is happy and willing to help you out in anyway that he can.
SARAH STADNIK
INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Stadnik is a 2008 graduate of Weatherly Area high school. She received her bachelors degrees in education and citizenship from Bloomsburg University in 2013 and is certified in Environmental Science as well as Social Studies education. She volunteers with the Weatherly Rotary club and is currently working toward her master’s degree. In her free time she likes to be in the outdoors with her dogs.