MEET OUR TEAM
Our team is dedicated to creating innovative learning solutions and maximizing educational opportunities in Kansas. Get to know more about us!
Maria Stueve
Academic Advisor
Topeka DCP
Maria was born in Wichita and grew up in Gardner, where she met her husband and high school sweetheart, Zachary Stueve. In 2010, Maria received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Math Education from the University of Kansas. After receiving her degree, Maria began tutoring part-time at Sylvan Learning and later stayed home to care for her two young girls. In 2017, she joined the Orion team (then New Directions Learning Academy) and in 2019, obtained her teaching license through Washburn University. Since then, Maria's family has grown by one when she had her son in the summer of 2020. In her spare time, she loves to teach herself new skills and crafts.
Claudette Suffolk
Teacher
Wichita NE DCP
Claudette is the virtual teacher with Orion Diploma Completion. She is from Houston and is a dual certified secondary math teacher for Kansas and Texas. She enjoys attending church, creating organic healthy meals from scratch, working out in the mornings, and her job, of course.
Krista Vanderbilt
Administrative Assistant
Topeka DCP
Krista, Administrative Assistant for Orion - Topeka, was born in Trenton, NJ, where she lived until her family moved to the small town of St. Marys, KS. She is the oldest of four and a natural born caregiver, which is where her passion to help others comes from. Her family owned a restaurant for over 30 years, where she first began waitressing at the age of 11. She then went on to become a hairstylist for 20 plus years. She managed and supervised many salons during this time. Krista then decided that it was time to move on and put her management skills to use in another field.
Krista loves animals and the color purple. She likes to spend her free time playing with her nieces and nephews. Her favorite place to visit is the beach.
Shelley Wellington
Human Resource Coordinator
Clearwater
Shelley is the Human Resource Coordinator for Orion Education and Training at our Clearwater location. Shelley graduated from Southwestern College with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development. Shelley has two certifications in the field of Human Resources — the Society of Human Resource Manager, Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Shelley currently lives in Clearwater with her husband and son. She enjoys watching sports activities, crafting and movies.
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