About River Rock Academy

River Rock Academy was founded in 2005 by Steve Capoferri and Patti Shatto-Young and is committed to providing the internal power to change, effect and improve the lives of the students we serve.

River Rock Academy serves students from the Central, South Central and Eastern counties of Pennsylvania.

Mission, Vision, Core Values and Norms

The River Rock Academy mission is to provide our students with the power to change, effect and improve their lives.

The vision of River Rock Academy is to be the premier provider of alternative education services.

Our Guiding Core Values:

  • Commitment
  • Stewardship
  • Integrity
  • Excellence

Three Behavioral Norms of River Rock Academy guide all students and staff:

  • No student has the right to hurt, intimidate or ridicule another student.
  • Education and the classroom are sacred.
  • Our school is sacred and we will always protect its property and belongings.

River Rock Academy MTSS Information

Administrative Staff

Brandon Hoff

Regional Operations Director

brandon.hoff@riverrockacademy.com

Ryan Wall

Regional Operations Director

ryan.wall@riverrockacademy.com

Jarelle Smoker

Chief Financial Officer

jarelle.smoker@riverrockacademy.com

Sue Burkholder

Director of Clinical Services

sue.burkholder@riverrockacademy.com

Kara Alosi

Human Resources Manager

kara.alosi@riverrockacademy.com

Molly Schnetzka

Human Resources Coordinator

molly.schnetzka@riverrockacademy.com

Kim Shoenberger

Help Desk Specialist

kim.shoenberger@riverrockacademy.com

Jerusha Stone

Executive Assistant

jerusha.stone@riverrockacademy.com

Susan Myers

Health Care Coordinator

sue.myers@riverrockacademy.com

Jill Crouse-Wolf

Director of Student Services

jill.crousewolf@riverrockacademy.com

Deidre McManama

Director of Alternative Services

dee.mcmanama@riverrockacademy.com

Holly Sawyer

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

holly.sawyer@riverrockacademy.com

Karyn Brown

Special Education Consultant

karyn.brown@riverrockacademy.com

Connie Connolly

Special Education Consultant

connie.connolly@riverrockacademy.com

Steve Capoferri

Director of Customer Relations

stephen.capoferri@newstory.com

Psychiatric Services

Jeffrey Hermann

Psychiatrist

jeffrey.hermann@riverrockacademy.com