Meet the Team
Meet Our Team
Our friendly and knowledgeable team help our patients feel at ease and well-informed during every step of their care.
As a team, we strive to learn more and always improve in caring for patients. We like to have fun and alleviate any stress patients might feel about their visit to the dentist. This is not your ordinary dental office team!
Read below to learn more about the people you come to know and love at Mountain View Dental.
Connelly
Registered Dental Hygienist
Connelly is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been with Mountain View Dental since 2018. Connelly grew up here in Ellensburg and has lived here most of her life. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Yakima Valley College.
Being a dental hygienist allows Connelly to help her patients through education and teamwork to achieve a common goal. She loves getting to know her patients as individuals to better personalize each patient’s care. Her goal with every patient is to be simultaneously gentle and thorough to provide them with their best smile.
Outside of work, Connelly enjoys quality time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.
Teresa
Registered Dental Hygienist
Teresa is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been with Mountain View Dental since 2021. Originally from Mt. Vernon, Teresa has been on ‘this side of the mountains’ since 1997 and moved to pursue her education in dental hygiene at Yakima Valley College along with her little boy (who is not so little anymore). Prior to becoming a hygienist, Teresa was a dental assistant for 10 years.
Teresa is a family woman with many children she calls her own and has even added “grandparent” to her titles this year. Teresa loves spending time with her family, camping, reading and listening to her favorite music (Jason Mraz) really loud! What she loves most is caring for those she meets, whether here at the dental office or someone holding a sign for help.
In her own words, “I have been told by many that I ‘wear my heart on my sleeve’ and I take this as the sweetest of compliments!” Teresa plans to continue bringing smiles to her friends at Mountain View Dental until the next adventure: retirement!
Ariel
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ariel grew up in Ellensburg and graduated from Ellensburg High School in 2010. After which, she moved to Arizona and returned after receiving her AA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Yakima Valley College in 2020.
Ariel has an extensive background in hospitality and event planning but after finding love for biology, she decided to transition into the dental field. As a Dental Hygienist, Ariel continues to serve her small town community and help patients achieve their oral health goals. One of her specialties includes helping those with dental anxiety. Being afraid of the dentist herself as a child allows her to help her patients conquer their own fears and feel more at ease during their appointments.
In her free time, Ariel enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and traveling.
Marcie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marcie is a Registered Dental Hygienist and joined the team in 2023. Marcie moved to Ellensburg in 2021 and previously had earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Tech in 2019. Prior to pursuing dental hygiene, she worked as a dental assistant, accumulating over a decade of experience in the dental field.
Marcie is dedicated to ensuring that each patient’s visit is not only as comfortable as possible, but also an opportunity for them to learn about the significance of oral health. When she’s not working, Marcie loves the outdoors and cherishing moments with her family and friends.
Candy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bio coming soon…
Amber
Treatment Coordinator
Amber is our Treatment Coordinator and has worked in the dental field since 2016 when she joined the Mountain View Dental team, originally as a Patient Coordinator. She loves catching up with existing patients, as well as meeting and getting to know our new patients. She enjoys helping them with their treatment recommendations and financial options.
Outside of work, Amber loves spending time with her hubby and two boys. She also enjoys a good book, traveling, and driving and exploring in the mountains.
Sarah
Patient Coordinator
Sarah joined the team as Patient Coordinator in 2023 after being a patient for years. She has always felt a sense of family when walking into Mountain View Dental and knew that she wanted to be a part of this team. Having always enjoyed visiting the dentist, she believes in the importance of bringing the family and starting kids young.
Sarah moved to Ellensburg in 2012 for college and fell in love with the community enough to stay and start a music entertainment business with her now husband. In her spare time she loves spending time with family, listening to and playing music and working in her garden.
Elin
Patient Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon…
Tiffany
Financial Coordinator
Tiffany is a Financial Coordinator and has been with the team at Mountain View Dental since 2009. You have likely seen her smiling face over the years! Her goal is to ensure a positive experience each time you visit the dental office.
Tiffany was born and raised in Ellensburg and enjoys spending her free time with her family, including her two young sons, traveling and walking her two golden doodles.
Sarah
Certified Dental Assistant
Sarah attended Lake Washington Technical College where she became a Certified Dental Assistant. She has worked in the field of dentistry for over 20 years and joined Mountain View Dental Center in 1996.
Sarah assists with a variety of procedures and patients love to see her familiar face at each visit. Sarah also assists with office ordering, ensures equipment is running properly and monitors the effectiveness of our sterilization procedures.
Sarah strives to make sure the dental experience is a positive one for each patient. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family.
Angie
Dental Assistant
Angie is a Registered Dental Assistant and joined the team in 2023. She brought 8 years of assisting experience after graduating from dental assisting school in Clovis, CA in 2013. Angie has goals to add to her skills and knowledge by pursuing Expanded Functions in Dental Assisting (EFDA). Angie speaks Spanish and English, which allows her to communicate with patients about their care and possible solutions.
When Angie is not at work, she enjoys going to the park with her daughter and twin boys. She also makes trips back to California to visit her family. In her own words, “I look forward to working with you on your dental needs”.
Jade
Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon…
Maia
Sterile Assistant
Bio coming soon…
Amy
Office Manager
Amy is the Office Manager and helps behind-the-scenes with bookkeeping, protocol, office ordering, HR, and a variety of other tasks.
Amy started in the dental field in 2009 at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, which is where she met Dr. Kirk when he was a dental student. Since then, Amy has worked in marketing, fundraising, event planning, and mommying. Amy loves working with people, particularly the staff and patients at Mountain View Dental.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, running and fitness (usually), and traveling.