I am likely to be the first person to welcome you to our office with a friendly smile. I have worked for this practice since 1992. Please feel free to contact me regarding insurance, scheduling or financial needs. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time at my lake house with my children, grandchildren and friends fishing, boating and swimming.
I started in dentistry as a dental assistant and decided to return to school to become a registered dental hygienist. After graduating from William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois in 1997, I moved to the Kansas City area and joined this this practice. I absolutely love my job and enjoy getting to know my patients, many of whom feel like family to me. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys. I also enjoy “junking” around town to see what furniture I can repurpose or bring new life to!
I was raised in Ellis, KS and graduated from the dental hygiene program at Colby County Community College in 2014. What I love about my job is getting to know my patients and learning from them. I moved to the KC area in 2023 and love exploring the “big city.” In my free time, I enjoy long nature walks, a good cold craft beer, and I’m obsessed with my orange tabby cat, Nash!
In 2011, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of Louisville. I met my husband, a Kansas native, while living in Louisville, KY and moved to Kansas in 2016. In my career, I find great fulfillment in respecting the individuality of each patient and developing a plan of care uniquely for them. When I'm not caring for patients, I treasure my time with my husband and two daughters. I also enjoy restaurants with live music, exercising and beach getaways.