Our Job Coaches

Lori Albers

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Lori has been a job coach since 2023. She studied art and photography at Johnson County Community College, and she had a small boutique which sold the furniture she restored. She has lived in the area her entire life. Since retiring from her previous job, she loves spending time with her kids and grandchildren and working with the students at OATC.

Tom Alumbaugh

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Tom has been a job coach at OATC since August 2017. He was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas. Tom attended Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from Kansas State University. Prior to OATC, he worked in the automotive and insurance industries. Tom is married to Camille, and they have a son, Ross.

Ron Deskins

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Angee Donelan

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Angee is a former paraeducator who worked for the Olathe School District in early education supporting students with special needs and helping them achieve their academic goals. Before joining the education sector, Angee was an executive assistant handling various administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and customer service. Angee is a lifelong Kansas resident. She enjoys drawing, thrifting and watching her son play sports. She is married and has three children. Angee is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and is always eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Angie Karnes

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Angie has lived in the area her entire life and previously worked at a Montessori school as the cook and part-time co-teacher. Angie joined the Olathe School District as a paraeducator and job coach in 2022. She enjoys cooking, music, art and traveling with her husband and two children.

 

Gary McVey

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Gary began working for the Olathe School District in 2008. He was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas and earned his degree in business marketing from Kansas State University. Prior to entering the world of education, Gary spent a number of years working in the food distribution industry. In his spare time, he enjoys supporting the local sports teams and spending time with his family. Gary is married with two children.

Kristine Middendorf

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Kristine has been at OATC since 2015 and with the Olathe School District since 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, a Master of Science in Environmental Management and a Master of Business Administration. She previously worked in the environmental management and occupational safety fields.