Tonya Ellis:
La Salle 56 relies on students to write scripts, shoot video, edit packages, create graphics, call crew, and host programs. The students, however, depend on the station manager to oversee those productions and get them on air.

Station manager Tonya Ellis is responsible for
La Salle 56's daily operations along with all show production. Having a full-time staff member allows students to concentrate on their perfecting skills instead of worrying about repairing equipment and programming shows.

Once a student crewmember herself, Tonya graduated with a B.A. from La Salle's Communication and English departments. After working at an advertising agency for a couple years, she enthusiastically returned to her alma mater as 56's general manager. While rebuilding the station, she also earned her M.A. in Professional Communication.

If she's not editing or working in the studio, Tonya can probably be found in the classroom where she teaches media production.

Tonya lives in Bucks County with her husband Pete, her 3-year old son/station mascot Peter, her dog and cat.