Our Wonderful Team
Our experienced staff is especially interested in making all of our patients feel right at home! An exceptional group, they have a collective experience, education, and knowledge base in the dental health field that is a credit to our practice. Friendly smiles, humorous ways and patient attitudes are responsible for their success in calming fears and turning frowns into smiles!
Marjean is our Clinical Manager. Marjean has worked for over 20 years in the dental field. She is often requested for the extra skill she has to give. The mother of two and grandmother of two, she understands how laughter and fun play an important role in reducing anxiety for both children and their parents!
Helen is our Public Relations Coordinator.
She is the caffeinated Apple nerd of the office. She graduated with a B.S. degree in Public Relations Advertising /Advertising from the University of Central Florida. Her passion is turning the mundane and mediocre messages into fun and inspiring ones, turning the world into a better place one message at a time. When not working with the great team of Children’s Dentistry or driving the SmileBugg you can run into her on a hiking trail with her family, salivating in the cookbook section of the local library, laughing and crying at movies or traveling to fun, far off places.
Misty is our Financial Coordinator. Misty has been in dentistry for 11 years. She married her high school sweetheart and has 2 very active boys. Her passion in life is her family and she enjoys summers when she can go camping, boating, swimming and traveling. Misty loves working with children and she enjoys being a part of Dr. Cara's team where she can give back to the community!
Patti is our Scheduling Coordinator. She has lived in the Wenatchee Valley most of her life. Patti has worked for Dr. Schroeder for 10 years and feels very fortunate to work with children every day. Patti is married and has a very energetic 4 year old grandson. She likes outdoor activities and loves to travel.
Jenice is our ReceptionCoordinator. She is new to the area but she is very excited to be here and putting her roots down in the Wenatchee Valley. She has been married to her husband Tom for 28 years and they have 3 children. Jenice enjoys hanging out with her family and attending all her kids' activities. In her leisure time she enjoys reading, knitting and walking her black lab, Liberty, on the loop trail.
Shelley is our New Patient Coordinator. She has been bringing her children to see Dr. Cara for 10 years and loved it here so much that she joined our team and has been with us for over 4 years now. She is married to David and is the mother of 4 wonderful kids. In her spare time she loves to attend her children's sporting events, reading and scrap booking. she has a love for children and enjoys being the first contact our new patients have when they come for their first visit!
Betsy is a Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She has been in dentistry for 16 years and she has been with Children's Dentistry for 4. Betsy is married to Shane and has 2 children, Taylor and Coen. She loves the outdoors, especially during the summer when she can go camping, boating or traveling with her family.
Shannon M. is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Shannon was born and raised in the Wenatchee Valley and she has been in the dental field for 6 years. She is married to Nathan and has twins, Hunter and Haylee. Shannon loves being in the outdoors.
Shannon K. is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She was born and raised in East Wenatchee. Shannon has a 9 year old son, Alex, who she loves spending time with. Her favorite activity is spending time with family and friends.
Paula is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant and our Sedation Assistant. She is proud to be a born and raised Wenatchee Girl! She married the love of her life 30 years ago and they have 3 kids. She is also double blessed and has 2 handsome grandsons. In her spare time Paula writes music and sings. She can also be found in the local library on a regular basis perusing the shelves for art books. Paula brings 19 years experience to our office.
Janet is a Bilingual Dental Assistant. Janet has worked for Dr. Cara for 5 years. Big, friendly smiles make her day and she is an Eastmont veteran. She loves breakfast, reading, music and the color turquoise.
Lisa S. is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.