Audra Schappell, Security Supervisor in the Office of Operations, has been named employee of the month for January 2025.
“Nobody is more deserving to be named Employee of the Month than Audra Schappell. Not only has she become a great asset to this organization, but she has been a proven leader since her time as a security specialist here at The Learning Academy,” shared Laura Johnston, English Teacher at the Learning Academy at Thomas Ford. “She was a true leader in our building. She made connections with students that enabled her to be a mentor in their lives showing them grace, compassion, and respect while still urging them to be their best. She made connections with staff in this building that will be cherished for a lifetime. I am proud to work with her.”
A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Audra earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Kutztown University and is currently halfway through her master’s degree in Emergency Management at Millersville University. Originally from Portland, Maine, she moved to Pennsylvania at age 10 and now resides in Blandon with her husband, Steve. They have two children—Haley, who lives in Phoenixville, and Sam, who resides in New York City.
In her free time, Audra loves to be outdoors as much as possible. She especially enjoys reading and hiking with her husband.
Audra shares that the best part of her job is being on the move and meeting new people.
You might not know that Audra has been practicing real estate for 20 years; she does this part-time for her family and friends.