Our Team

Hello, my name is Ashley and I’ve been with Valley Pediatric Dentistry since 2007. You will see me at community and networking events throughout the year. I am lucky to have been here through so many amazing changes, technology advancements and new procedures for our patients.  I love interacting with children and their parents and watching our patients and families grow. I’m thankful for an incredible team and the atmosphere we have created here at VPD. I am very passionate about health and fitness. I love weight training and hiking; especially on the area’s trails. I love living, shopping and dining in the Hudson Valley and I am a huge supporter of all local businesses. I am an active member of The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and I’m on the Health & Wellness Committee. Outside of the office, I enjoy exploring the Hudson Valley with my husband, family & friends. I’m totally in love with my super handsome Doberman, Erwin.

Hello, my name is Shinera. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as a Regional Team Leader. I am also trained to practice Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). I joined the practice in 2006 and instantly fell in love with pediatric dentistry. I have two children of my own and they have given me a new perspective on what is needed from me to give my patients the best experience possible. Dental anxiety begins at a young age and this is something I plan to alleviate by guiding children through their visit and giving them the comfort, they need and deserve. With our amazing doctors and team, I am able to help lead our patients towards a healthy and successful adult life. My goal for this upcoming year is to continue to support and motivate the clinical team to be the best we can be. I am also exhilarated about bringing OMT to our patients and families. I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful team. Being a dental hygienist is truly so rewarding and I absolutely love what I do.

Hi! My name is Nicole. I joined the VPD team in Sept. 2015 as an administrative team member; I take pride in now being our regional team leader here at Valley Pediatric Dentistry! I have worked with children for many years and I have a love for kids of all ages. I love seeing our patients leaving our office with smiles on their faces after realizing a trip to the dentist doesn’t have to be so scary! We do our best here to make all of our patients feel comfortable and feel excited to be here! In my spare time I enjoy reading, spending time with my fiancé & exploring new places. I’m also a HUGE scary movie fan and love all things for Halloween

Hello, my name is Donna and I joined the Valley Pediatric Dentistry team in 2013. I love my job and enjoy working with children, I find my job very rewarding especially when the children leave happy as well as their parents. Working with younger children has always been a passion of mine as I worked at a preschool for 12 years prior. It always makes me happy to see them leaving our office with a smile on their face. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my husband. I also enjoy shopping, cooking and relaxing.

Hi! I’m Jenna! I became part of the administrative team in the summer of 2016. I have an extensive background in providing exceptional customer experiences. I am also a certified personal trainer which has provided me with a wide spectrum of knowledge on health and fitness pertaining to all ages. Outside of the office I enjoy exploring all genres of movies and music. I am an avid New York Rangers fan! I have a ‘fur baby’, named Carl who I love to spoil and spend time with! I look forward to providing you and your family with exceptional care as well as growing and expanding with the Valley Pediatric Dentistry team.

Hi, my name is Linda. I’ve been at VPD for almost three years now. I really enjoy being on the Administrative team because of all the wonderful people I interact with on a daily basis. I really love working with children. In my spare time I love hanging out with my two boys Thomas and Jake, even though they are grown up, they still keep my on my toes. I also love the spending time with family and friends, and my pup, Bazzi, the beach, gardening and watching football, GO GIANTS!

Hi! I’m Tracy, aka ‘Mama Bear.’ I joined the VPD team in 2017. I process all insurance payments and handle any insurance claim issues. I love math and figuring out some of the tricky insurance claims. I really enjoy being a part of our happy, compassionate & fun team. When I’m not at the office, I love taking a million pictures (literally, ask my family!) shooting pool, and spending time with my husband, family and friends.

I am one of the newest team members here at Valley Pediatric Dentistry. I had the pleasure of joining the team on September 14, 2020. This is my first experience working in a pediatric dental office and I must say I love it! Being part of the administrative team has taught me so much and I look forward to expanding my knowledge in the pediatric dental field. Everyone here at the practice has been so welcoming and has made me feel right at home. I love being able to work with children of all ages. The best part of my day is seeing happy patients leave our office with a smile on their face! Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with my husband, two daughters, family and friends. I also have a love for cooking.

Hello, my name is Kris and I am one of the Scheduling Coordinators. I joined the practice September 2020. I strive to create a nurturing environment to put our patients and their parents at ease. Your visit with us should be as easy and effortless as possible, and I am dedicated to provide you with an amazing experience. Beginning with the first phone call, continuing through your treatment, and ending with checkout; I hope I have exceeded your expectations. During time outside of dentistry, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Being a 2-time Breast Cancer Survivor, I live my life with the knowledge that One Day, One Hour, and One Minute will never come again!

My name is Taneshia and I’m a certified Dental Assistant. I began my career in General Dentistry in 1997, and found my passion in Pediatric Dentistry. I love Children and helping others. So, when I join the VPD practice in 2001, it was like I found my calling. I feel so privileged to serve with such professional amazing team members. My experience at VPD has been wonderful. I have grown so much, fulfilling my passion to alleviate children’s fear of dentistry by educating families and serving the community at local events. Personally, I enjoy shopping, spending time with my family, friends and practicing my faith. I am happily married with 2 children who have both graduated from College.

Hello, my name is Lisa and I’ve been an assistant with Valley Pediatric Dentistry since 2011. I absolutely love working with children helping them overcome their dental fears and also educating them on the importance of dental health. When I’m not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and my two dogs.

Hello there, my name is Jessica and I’m proudly from San pedro, Honduras. I joined VPD in November 2019 as a Dental Assistant, what I love most is helping patients overcome their fear. It is extremely rewarding, being able to perform my duties to help transform children’s perception of dentistry into something fun and positive at every visit. When I am not at work, I spend family time with my 3 kids + 🦮  & husband. I take my son to soccer practice, and I love going to the beach and spending time in the sun. I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Hi! I’m Jessica, a certified dental assistant. In 2016, I received my chair side dental certification from the ninth district dental association. Luckily for me, I get to work alongside the orthodontic and the pediatric team, best of both worlds, really. My personal emphasis is on patient comfort and providing the best quality of care as well as helping create beautiful smiles.  I love being able to work with a team that values nurturing patients as much as I do. When I’m not working, I’m usually experimenting in the kitchen, cooking is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, Rob and my crazy animals (Walt & Tiger).  One of my guilty pleasures is just sitting on the couch, binging shows on the bravo network; possibly with a jar of Nutella.

Hello, my name is Nichelle and I am a certified Dental Assistant. I joined the team in March 2020. After completing school, I immediately began traveling throughout Chicago, where I graduated as a dental assistant. I gained experience working with oral surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and general dentists. My true passion is missionary work. I enjoy helping children, teenagers, and adults with anxiety and spending time in my community. I truly have a passion for children and others. I even love to feed and cook for others! In my spare time I love to read books such as psychology, biology, history, and non-fiction. I love learning; so much that I am completing my last year in the United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies, where I will be receiving my bachelors in Business Administration with a minor in Language. I look forward to expanding and growing with Valley Pediatric Dentistry and I also look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Hi! my name is Lucia, I’m an orthodontic assistant. I was bringing my kids to VPD and I love it so much that I decided to work here! I have been working with our orthodontist, Dr. Kroboth, since 2018.  I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know so many ortho patients as well as their families – this is my favorite part of working at VPD.  I love to see the smiles of our patients transform as they go through the braces process.  When I am not with my work family, I enjoy spending time with my husband, John, and our two kids Luke and Grace.

Hi, my name is Christina! I recently joined the team over the summer as a sterilization assistant.I really enjoy working with the team, and do my best to keep everything nice and clean. I am a senior in high school, and I am an artist. I enjoy drawing, skating, listening to music, and playing video games on my free time.

Hi my name is Nicole. I am a sterilization assistant. I’ve been with VPD since 2019. I have a unique role as I’m not just in the lab, I also help the administrative and ortho team. It has been such a fun experience being a part of the VPD team; they all truly love what they do and it shows. They are all helpful and passionate about teaching newer team members learn the ropes. I am a student at DCC where I am a Science/Liberal Arts Major. I am very passionate about animals and will be seeking a Zoology degree. When I’m not with the team, I enjoy photography, hiking and hanging out with my friends.

Hello, my name is Dianne. Born and raised in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, I moved to the USA in 1989. I started my dental career as a dental assistant and I quickly became passionate about dentistry. I was inspired and encouraged to further my education in becoming a Dental Hygienist. In 1992 I graduated with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Hostos Community College. Since then, I have worked in the dental field for 26 years experienced in general, periodontal and pediatric dentistry. I’ve been with this amazing VPD team for over 10 years. I am truly passionate about working with children striving for a positive patient experience and devoted to educating patients on their individual needs. Over the past 4 years I’ve enhanced my knowledge trained in Orofacial Myology- a therapy for facial and tongue exercises and behavior modification techniques to promote proper tongue position, improved breathing, chewing and swallowing. I am blessed to be a part of a team that believes and promotes professional and personal growth. In my spare time, I enjoy brisk morning walks, yoga, prayers, meditation, reading and sharing a meal and good conversations with friends and family.

Hello, my name is Amy and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I’m a 1989 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University College of Dental Medicine with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and Higher Education. I joined the Valley Pediatric team in the spring of 2016. Through my years in pediatric dentistry I have really watched it evolve to meet the everchanging trends and needs of our precious patients. Additionally, I have taken an extra interest in our patients with special needs and strive to keep current on the best ways to provide optimal care to our most fragile patients. Currently, I hold a position as Clinical Instructor at NYU – College of Dentistry, where I teach subjects such as instrumentation, infection control and patient management. Teaching has always been a passion of mine whether I am showing a college student how to hold an instrument or a six-year-old how to hold a toothbrush! I am so proud to be part of Valley Pediatric Dentistry which fully supports and nurtures this passion and empowers me and my colleagues to bring our best selves to our patients every day. I am so fortunate to share my life with my children, Jackie and Justin, my husband Steve and our sweet little dog Marshmallow. We enjoy traveling the world when we can and enjoy experiencing the diversity that we find on our adventures.

Hello! My name is Sara, I am one of the Registered Dental Hygienists. I graduated from Farmingdale State College in 2017 to become a RDH and continued my education to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2020. I joined the VPD team in 2018 and I love growing my career with this talented team. I love working in pediatrics to provide a great dental experience for children and educating my patients in new ways. Working at VPD has been such a blessing in being a part of a skilled and supportive team. Both professionally and personally, I have found my home in VPD. My spare time I spend it with my husband, Sean, going hiking, boating, swimming and love sharing a good meal with family and friends.

Hey everyone. I’m Jena, I graduated NYU College of Dentistry in 2006 and I’m one of the dental hygienists here at VPD. I started my dental professional journey when I was 15 years old, as an orthodontic assistant. There is where I fell in love with the dental profession, and learned I wanted to work in pediatrics. Here at VPD I am committed to helping children find ease with their appointments, as well as teaching them good oral health habits they can grow with. When I’m not in the office, I’m spending my days with my amazing 4 children, and husband.

Hi! I’m Lisa, Registered Dental Hygienist.  I started filling in at the office on and off for 17 years and was finally able to make it my permanent home in July 2020. My love for dentistry started at the young age of 14 with my first job being a dental assistant.  I studied at University of Rhode Island and graduated with my dental hygiene degree from SUNY Orange in 1998.  I was able to pursue my career, get married and have three children.  I have over 14 years’ experience working with children and special needs patients. My dedication and love for children gives me the drive to make their experience to most pleasant possible! I hope to alleviate any fears or anxiety for future appointments.  When I am not here, I enjoy being with my family and I love cooking!

Hi! My name is Amanda and I’m a Registered Dental Hygienist. I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, but made the transition out here to the Hudson Valley during the summer of 2019 and joined the VPD shortly after. I’ve always had a passion for dentistry and started my training right after high school as a Registered Dental Assistant before going into dental hygiene school. I graduated from Foothill College in Los Altos, CA in 2014 and immediately began working in a prosthodontics office in San Francisco for five years. While working in that specialty was wonderful, it has been a refreshing transition to work with pediatrics.  I’ve enjoyed every minute of learning and working with our team and most all, you, our patients! When you don’t see me here, I’m spending time with my family, friends, hiking, volunteering, and sightseeing this beautiful state. I can’t wait to meet you!