CCA Administrators

Thomas D. Longenecker joined CCA in 2012 as chief operations officer and was appointed as president and chief executive officer effective July 1, 2020.

Mr. Longenecker leads a team of more than 2,000 professionals, who serve more than 29,000 students in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania.

His background comprises more than 25 years of school operations leadership, with previous experience working at Carlisle Area, Conrad Weiser Area, and Susquenita school districts. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Wilkes University and was previously an adjunct professor at Shippensburg University.

Mr. Longenecker holds a Pennsylvania superintendent letter of eligibility and received a master’s degree in education from Wilkes University, a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shippensburg University, and an associate degree from Harrisburg Area Community College.

He also was a two-time recipient of the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and received the 2011 PASBO Award of Achievement.

In his spare time, Mr. Longenecker enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities and taking his boys for ice cream on his scooter with a sidecar.

Mr. Datorre joined CCA in 2018 and currently serves as executive vice president and COO.

In these roles, he is the senior executive who oversees the daily operation of CCA and is second-in-command to the president and CEO.

Mr. Datorre is responsible for the direction of CCA’s academic programs, including oversight of teaching, academic and career outreach, special education programs, and enrollment and registration. He supports and enhances the academic endeavors of CCA by upholding the highest standards of risk management, fiscal probity and accountability, compliance with applicable legal requirements, and ensuring effective, transparent, accountable governance in line with best practices in academic and nonprofit organizations.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Datorre served as deputy chief counsel and assistant counsel at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, chief counsel at the Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General, assistant counsel at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and assistant city attorney for the City of Miami Beach, Florida.

Mr. Datorre holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Pennsylvania state courts; the U.S. district courts of the Southern District of Florida, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Middle District of Pennsylvania; and the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Datorre is a member of the Board of Directors for the Organization for Autism Research, a member of AMBUCS Lancaster, and a past member of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Mr. Datorre is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys running, summer, swimming, and the beach.

Mr. Eller joined CCA in 2018 and currently serves as chief branding and government relations officer.

In this role, he is the senior adviser to the president and CEO and senior leadership team on outreach, media relations, and government relations.

Mr. Eller is responsible for overseeing both internal and external communications to enrolled and prospective families, staff, the public, the media, and government and elected officials and policymakers.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Eller served as executive director of a statewide public charter school advocacy organization, press secretary and director of communications at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, public relations coordinator at the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and producer at the Senate of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronic media from Kutztown University and an associate degree from Reading Area Community College.

Mr. Eller is married and has two adult children.

Mr. Klingel joined CCA in 2016 and currently serves as chief technology and innovation officer.

With 18 years of experience in the technology field, he oversees the operations of multiple CCA technical teams, including networking and infrastructure, video production, and software development.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology and is certified in Comptia A+ and Comptia Network+. He is a Cisco Certified Network Associate and has professional certifications with Microsoft, Dell, and Lenovo.

Mr. Klingel is married and has two children. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, cycling, the outdoors, air-cooled antique Volkswagens, and traveling with his family.

Danielle Mariano joined CCA in 2021 and serves as chief quality and compliance officer.

Ms. Mariano is responsible for collaborating with departments to create, evaluate, and support schoolwide systems that ensure efficient and effective operations at CCA. She also leads the teams responsible for enrollment, student demographic data, state reporting, state testing, and truancy.

With nearly 20 years of experience, she previously served as a senior vice president of compliance, deputy secretary for administration, director of the Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management, director of the Bureau of School Audits, and an auditor.

Ms. Mariano holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall College and is certified in Prosci Change Management and as an Agile Scrum Master.

A resident of Dauphin County, Ms. Mariano resides with her husband and their two children.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, taking classes on change management and organizational development, running, and spending time with her family.

Faith Russo joined CCA in 2013 and serves as chief business officer.

Ms. Russo oversees financial operations, including accounting, payroll, grant management, budgeting, financial management and compliance, and strategic planning, and manages the facilities department.

With 20 years of experience in the financial arena, she previously served as a senior director of accounting operations, government reporting and reconciliation accountant, financial analyst, and staff accountant, which included being an independent auditor for local school districts.

Ms. Russo is currently pursuing a master’s degree in school business leadership at Wilkes University and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State University.

She is a Pennsylvania Certified School Business Official and is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and the Association of School Business Officials.

A resident of Cumberland County, Ms. Russo is married and has one son.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, visiting the beach, listening to music, and cooking.

Robert Schultz, Ed.D., joined CCA in 2023 and serves as chief learning officer.

Mr. Schultz leads the K through 12 academic vertical of the organization by overseeing programs and services for students, families, and staff.

With more than 30 years of education experience, Mr. Schultz previously served as a school district superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Widener University, a master’s in educational leadership from Shippensburg University, and a bachelor’s in exercise and sport science from Pennsylvania State University.

Mr. Schultz was the recipient of the George M. Leader Excellence in Education Award Outstanding Principal, and the Peer Recognition Award and Acclaim Award Inspiring Leaders from West Shore School District.

A resident of Cumberland County, Mr. Schultz is married and is the father of three children.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and returning to Penn State for football games in the fall.

Ms. Shane joined Commonwealth Charter Academy in 2011 as parent involvement coordinator before being named family involvement manager. She brings her prior leadership and organizational development experience to her current role as chief family services officer. She leads a team that ensures federal program compliance, provides statewide training programs, facilitates curriculum-based educational field trips and social events, and provides mentor support to CCA learners and families statewide.

Before Ms. Shane joined CCA, she worked as an office manager for Dataware Inc. in York.

She attended Penn State University and American Public University for business. She’s been a United Way Capital Club and Bridges Society member since 2010. She is a certified Love and Logic facilitator, and Student Assistance Program certified. She previously served a term as president of a local chapter of the International MOMS Club.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling with her family.

Joanna Shelley joined CCA in 2004 and serves as chief educational content officer.

In this role, she oversees the development of the learning experience through the creation of K through 12 course content for edio and related learning materials, such as course kits, student workbooks, and digital library resources, among others.

With more than 21 years of experience in education, Ms. Shelley’s career includes director and manager of curriculum, manager of instruction, reading coordinator, and teacher.

She holds a master’s in education administration, a master’s in reading, and a bachelor’s in elementary and early childhood education.

A resident of York County, Ms. Shelley is married and is the mother of two children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, biking, and visiting the beach.

Christy Sink joined CCA in 2019 and serves as chief human resources officer.

Ms. Sink enjoys all aspects of human resources and believes in a very “customer-focused” approach. Her goal is to remove barriers for employees so that they can be successful at CCA.

CCA’s staff complement has grown relative to its student growth, and her team has worked tirelessly to keep up with the growth and ensure that student-teacher ratios remain appropriate.

With more than 30 years of experience, her background includes human resource management in the business, private, and public sectors.

Ms. Sink holds a bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College and holds certifications in DiSC, Caliper, and SHRM.

A resident of Cumberland County, she is married and has five children.

In her spare time, Ms. Sink enjoys spending time with her family, reading, participating in a book club, and caring for her animals.

Mrs. Azzalina has served as both a teacher and administrator with CCA since 2012 and currently serves as provost – elementary school.

Combining more than 12 years of experience in both traditional and public cyber charter schools, Mrs. Azzalina has dedicated most of her career to the elementary school setting, which has deepened her knowledge of the needs and learning styles of young learners.

Prior to her current role, Mrs. Azzalina served as an elementary school principal, assistant principal, and dean of students; classroom teacher, teacher leader, mentor, and various other roles.

Before joining CCA, Mrs. Azzalina was a kindergarten, first-grade, and fourth-grade teacher in Harrisburg City and Central Dauphin school districts.

She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from American College of Education, a master’s degree in teacher leadership and instructional coaching from Wilkes University, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College.

Norman Miller, Ed.D., joined CCA in February 2024 and serves as provost of the high school.

With more than 30 dedicated years to public school education, his experience encompasses rural, urban, and suburban school districts.

Prior to joining CCA, Dr. Miller served as superintendent of Central Dauphin School District, one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Pennsylvania.

He previously held various roles in Altoona Area School District – from high school English teacher to assistant superintendent – and as CEO for one of Pennsylvania’s first cyber charter schools.

Dr. Miller earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Pennsylvania State University.

After graduating from college, he traveled the world as a young backpacker and continues to enjoy traveling near and far with his family.

Mrs. Orcutt joined CCA in 2016 and currently serves as provost – special education program.

In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing structures, policies, guidelines, metrics, and accountability measurements for a large team of special education professionals. In addition, she sets the course for CCA’s special education needs for a growing student population, and leads and manages special education directors and other administrators/professionals to provide overall support, strategy, and proactive staffing equipped to ensure the best educational experience for CCA’s special education and 504 Plan student population.

With 21 years of experience working in education, Mrs. Orcutt has in-depth, hands-on working knowledge of providing special education services and support to students and families in alignment with CCA’s mission, vision, and values.

She completed the post-master’s Special Education Administration Program at Lehigh University and obtained a master’s degree in special education from DeSales University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Mississippi State University.

Mrs. Orcutt is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children and holds the following certifications: Supervisor of Special Education and Special Education Instructional II from the Pennsylvania Department of Education; and Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology.

She is married and has an adult son. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling abroad, cooking, and watching sports.

Nicole Smith, Ed.D., returned to CCA in 2023 and serves as provost – middle school program.

In this role, Ms. Smith oversees professional learning and development, teacher induction, instructional coaching, and leadership development.

She previously served CCA as middle school assistant principal from 2013 to 2018.

With more than 22 years of experience in education, Ms. Smith served as high school principal, high school assistant principal, grade-level coordinator, instructional coach, and classroom teacher.

She holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Immaculata University, a master’s in teaching and curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, and a bachelor’s in elementary education from Shippensburg University.

Ms. Smith served as a Pennsylvania Core Advisory Committee member and is an adjunct professor at Immaculata University and Eastern University.

A resident of Perry County, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, on the family farm, being an auntie, doing CrossFit, and having good food.