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Our Staff

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Nancy Kohman

Teaching Assistant

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Nancy Kohman

Teaching Assistant

Wichita NE DCP

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Nancy is the Learning Coach for the STAR program at the Orion Diploma Completion Program in NE Wichita. She has an Associate of Science degree from Cloud County Community College in Travel/Tourism and Management. Nancy is married to Steve; they have two daughters and a son. She enjoys attending her kids’ activities, walking, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Danille Kubick

Administrative Assistant

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Danille Kubick

Administrative Assistant

North East

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Danille works with adult students. She has been working in the education field since 2004. Danille’s hobbies include scrapbooking, working out, and watching soccer and basketball.

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Marcus Loganbill

Teacher

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Marcus Loganbill

Teacher

Wichita North East

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Nichelle Manuel

Teaching Assistant

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Nichelle Manuel

Teaching Assistant

North East

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Pam McCue

Teacher

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Pam McCue

Teacher

North East

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Bob Mellen

Teacher

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Bob Mellen

Teacher

Goddard West Wichita

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Shari Mills

Teacher

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Shari Mills

Teacher

Belle Plaine

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Shari is the Program Director/Teacher for Orion at Belle Plaine, an Adult High School Diploma Completion Program in Belle Plaine, Kansas. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State University with Endorsements in Early Childhood Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages, PRK-12. She has been working in the field of education since 1984. Shari’s hobbies include her favorite three “G’s” — Grandchildren, Gardening, and Greg (her husband).

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Alexis Miner

Administrative Assistant

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Alexis Miner

Administrative Assistant

North East

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Kris Misak

Assistant Executive Director/CFO

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Kris Misak

Assistant Executive Director/CFO

Clearwater

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Kris is in her 20th year as the Assistant Executive Director/CFO for Orion Education and Training. She is SPHR & SHRM‐SCP certified, has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s Degree in Management and Leadership. She has been the leading force behind the wellness program and has been involved in the program since its inception in 2007. Kris is involved in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Kansas Association of School Business Officials (KASBO) and the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, where she has served as President, Vice‐President, Secretary and Board Member.

In her free time, Kris enjoys spending time with her family (12 grandchildren and one on the way) and friends, traveling and spending time outside.

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Samantha Nickelson

Marketing Coordinator

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Samantha Nickelson

Marketing Coordinator

Clearwater

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Tamara Patterson

Teaching Assistant

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Tamara Patterson

Teaching Assistant

North East

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Dr. Brad Pepper

Executive Director

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Dr. Brad Pepper

Executive Director

Clearwater

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Brad is the Executive Director of Orion Education & Training. He brings over 25 years of experience in the education realm, both classroom and administrative, to our organization. Brad earned his master’s degree and doctorate at Wichita State University and is now — yes, Dr. Pepper! He is fortunate enough to be able to work with the most amazing staff here at Orion and looks forward to coming to work every day! His greatest passion of all though is his family and spending time on new adventures with them on a daily basis.

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Joani Purdy

Director of Virtual Education & Program Design

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Joani Purdy

Director of Virtual Education & Program Design

Wichita NE DCP

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Joani is the Director of Virtual Education and Program Design at Orion. She has been an educator and technology enthusiast for over 25 years. Earning a bachelor's degree in Business and Computer Education from Kansas State University and a master's degree in Instructional Design Technology from Emporia State University.  She currently serves on the Orion Strategic Planning Team and is a member of the Kansas State Department of Education's Charter and Virtual Education Advisory Council. 

Joani loves learning new tech tools, traveling, walking, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and pet schnauzer, Gus!

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Carol Schieber

Teaching Assistant

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Carol Schieber

Teaching Assistant

South Wichita

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Joann Staats

Teacher

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Joann Staats

Teacher

El Dorado

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In 2006 my husband and I moved our family from Binghamton, NY to El Dorado, KS.  I became a classroom teacher five years later, and worked in that capacity for eleven years. This is my second year with Orion, and I am so happy to be here! I have a passion for connecting with students and seeing them excel both academically and emotionally. 

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