Accredited Online Middle School
Obridge Academy’s online middle school program is designed to build on the foundational knowledge gained in elementary school, effectively preparing your student for the challenges of high school. Our program includes courses in mathematics, English language arts, science, history and social studies, as well as health and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience.
Obridge Academy combines all the benefits of a traditional private school with the flexibility of self-paced distance learning. The Obridge Academy difference is in the relationships that students cultivate with teachers, school counselors, admissions coordinators, and peers. We emphasize one-on-one mentoring with our students and fully prepare them for their future in university-level academics. We do not tire in our effort to provide an outstanding record of helping students to enter the college of their choice.
Cognia Accreditation
Our online middle school program is accredited by Cognia, the world’s largest education community, serving more than 30,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in more than 70 countries that educate over 16 million students. Our school can be found here on the Cognia website.
Accreditation is a process where third parties certify the competencies, authority, and credibility of Obridge Academy. This approval further serves to confirm our current practices, teaching credentials, expertise, curriculum and staff excellence with an external third party. This helps to assure that Obridge Academy students receive reciprocity of credits, courses, and grade-level placements with schools and universities around the world.
Extensive Options for a Complete Private School Experience
Obridge Academy goes beyond standard online education by offering full-time and part-time students a complete private school experience. Our extensive options include:
Flexible Learning Anytime, Anywhere
With Obridge Academy, students have the freedom to learn whenever and wherever it works best for them. Whether at home, on vacation, or anywhere with an internet connection, our online platform – Blackboard learning management system ensures a seamless learning experience.
Self-Study Program with Certified Teacher Support
We offer a self-study program that allows students to progress at their own pace while still receiving support from our certified teachers. Our educators are here to guide, mentor, and assist students as they navigate through their courses.
Dr. Albert comes to Obridge Academy with over 20 years of experience in education. Formerly the Dean of Students at Five Towns College, her areas of expertise include student affairs, support services, teaching, counseling, and advisement. As Director of Support Services, she implemented programs for students with alternative learning styles, international students, and students at risk academically and financially. As the Director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), a New York State Education Department college access program, Dr. Albert successfully secured the last remaining grant funded HEOP program in Suffolk County, NY.
She has an extensive background in pedagogy, curriculum design, and distance learning, having taught online and on site courses in various disciplines for St. John’s University, Five Towns College, and Western Suffolk BOCES. She has forged many relationships with international schools in Canada, Japan, China, Malaysia, and India, and with United States legislators, local schools, and community agencies. These relationships have created a strong foundation for many avenues for student success, one that she will continue to foster through her work at Obridge.
Dr. Albert enjoys creating virtual travel content with her husband and spending time with their four sons and three dogs. She also likes to write poetry, work with stained glass, garden, fish, cook and paint.
“You, Adrianne, are the biggest motivator for students learning. You are witty and fun, so who wouldn’t want to learn what you are teaching!?! You are masterful at making assessment a seamless part of your instruction. You are able to quickly and efficiently monitor understanding and make decisions about where to go as a result.” — Teresa Dodson Principal Reynolds Middle School.
I actually graduated from Canton High School in Canton, TX, but my path quickly led me to Las Vegas, NV on a cheerleading scholarship when I was 18. I stayed in Nevada to obtain my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Marketing/Advertising and Education. My husband and I chose to move back to Texas so that our little girl, Aria, could be even closer to our family and to start a little farm. I really love animals, and I have over 30 at the moment, but I also LOVE to read and write. My goal is to write my own teen fiction book. Personally, I love scary movies, haunted houses, theme parks, and Mexican food.
The ability to succeed in every academic area of study requires a well developed understanding of how to properly write academically. Doing so in an online format represents a unique way to improve these skills.
The goal is to have students capable of going into post secondary environments and not have the process of writing become a barrier to success. With professors moving much of the curriculum to online classroom management, even for in person learning, the skills learned in this environment will carry over for students.
A graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Kathleen Brady taught Mathematics at the high school level for over 22 years. She created curriculum for and directed a program at the high school level called Exploratory Teaching, and managed a 1.5-million-dollar grant, overseeing curriculum for 22 middle schools as part of the grant. Upon relocating to Colorado ten years ago, she earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and taught middle and high school students Mathematics at the South Park high school, the high school that the popular cartoon show was based off of. She asserts that no one in that small community resembles the characters from the cartoon, and she enjoyed her time there. Most recently, she moved to North Florida to be closer to her grandchilden.Ms. Brady raised four successful adults with her spouse, who is also her best friend. Her favorite part of being a parent is loving and playing with her grandchildren. She also enjoys skiing and reading, but most of all, she loves to teach. Currently, she teaches Mathematics online for Obridge Academy, and in a face-to-face environment in North Florida.
I am completing my 29th year of teaching. I taught 23 years in Texas and 6 years in Nevada. I have taught all subjects and all grades through 8th. I also coached a couple of years in high school. However, I have taught math all 29 years. Math is where my passion lies! My wonderful husband, Bruce, and I have been married for 31 years. We have 3 beautiful children, 1 handsome son-in-law, and 1 precious granddaughter.
Mr. Cammarota is passionate about the natural world and science education. He has worked extensively on New York City environmental issues, such as protecting drinking water and pollution remediation. He has connected with young learners to perform land stewardship projects such as bird habitat conservation. Mr. Cammarota graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a BS in Environmental Science. He also completed graduate work at Stony Brook University and Queens College. His interests include cooking, gardening, bird watching, surfing, fishing, and basketball. He is looking forward to the coming years of working with students to investigate and learn how the Earth works and affects the community.Dedicated Student Services
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