Team

Dezaray – Administrative Coordinator

Dezaray is a busy mom to four kids – Chazen, Kaylee Jo, Dalyne and Reanna – with her husband, Andy. With the practice since 2004, Dezaray has worked as both a dental assistant and at the front desk. A Montesano High School and South Puget Sound Community College graduate, Dezaray enjoys the enthusiasm of kids and the variety it brings to her day. When not at work, Dezaray loves watching her children play sports and spending time with her friends and family.

Amanda-Scheduling Coordinator

Amanda enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and traveling. A graduate of Concorde Career Institute in Portland, Amanda says “working with kids puts a smile on my face and makes every day fun.” Amanda is married to Tahyn and is raising their kids, Cooper and Madilyn. She is originally from Tenino.

Neylet -Scheduling Coordinator

A Rochester native, Neylet joined Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry in 2021. Neylet is raising three kids- two boys and a girl- and says being with family is her favorite way to spend time outside work. Talk to Neylet about her favorite movie, Selena.

Lily -Scheduling Coordinator

Ask Lily about Disney! She’s been working with kids for over a decade and loves it. Born and raised in Southern California, Lily completed early childhood education at SPSCC. She enjoys spending time with her children and is a big fan of Beauty and the Beast.

Tiffany -Lead Dental Assistant

Tiffany grew up in Packwood, graduated from White Pass High School and attended Clover Park Technical College. Tiffany and her husband, Josh, have two sons, Braden and Austin. Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She likes working with kids because they tell funny stories and she values getting to see them grow up in the practice. She especially enjoys treating children with special needs.

Olga -Registered Dental Hygienist

Olga and husband, Noah, are raising five children on a hobby farm with goats, sheep, chickens, cats, dogs, and even a turtle. She moved a lot as a kid with a parent in the military and ultimately graduated Yelm High School. Olga earned her hygiene degree at Pierce College and joined the Small to Tall team in April 2021. ” I love working with kids because everyday is an adventure. I love the way they view the world,” she said.

Dayna -Registered Dental Hygienist

Info coming soon!

Megan – Dental Assistant

Megan and her husband, Matt, have two sons, Tanner and William . The family also has a miniature schnauzer named Mac. Megan graduated from Olympia High School before attending South Puget Sound Community College. She enjoys dancing, skiing riding dirt bikes, baseball and reading. She says that working with kids is very rewarding. “I love teaching and creating positive experience. There’s never a dull moment.”

Taryn- Dental Assistant

A graduate of Elma High School and South Puget Sound Community College, Taryn joined the Small to Tall team in 2017. Taryn finds working with kids to be exciting and interesting. “It’s rewarding to make a positive impact in their lives,” she said. Taryn and her boyfriend Garrett have a dog named Oscar . When not at work, you can find Taryn bowling, hiking, kayaking or spending the weekend at the race track.

Taylor – Dental Assistant

Born and raised in Olympia, Taylor graduated from Black Hills High School and South Puget Sound Community College. Taylor was even a previous patient, as a child. “Kids make my day brighter,” says Taylor who grew up in an in-home childcare with 12 kids. Taylor and her boyfriend, Chris, have one dog, Wrigley.

Shelby – Dental Assistant

Shelby started at Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry in July 2020, but her connection to the team goes back to Girl Scout Camp. “Dr. Callender and I went to the same camp growing up. She was a counselor and I was a camper,” she said. Shelby grew up in Tumwater and graduated from Clover Park Technical College. She has positive memories as a child going to the dentist and strives to give the kids the same great experience. Shelby and her husband, James, have one dog named Ollie. Talk to Shelby about skiing, hiking and camping.

Brittani – Dental Assistant

A fan of “all things Disney”, Brittani grew up in Tacoma and attended Franklin Pierce High School before graduating from Clover Park Technical College. When not helping kids have a positive experience at the dentist, Brittani enjoys going to the lake and hiking.

Caleigh-Dental Assistant

Caleigh grew up in Roy and graduated from Rainier High School before attending Clover Park Technical College. Caleigh joined Small to Tall in June 2020 and enjoys the funny stories that come with working with kids. Caleigh and her long-term boyfriend, Alex, have a fluffy orange cat named Louie. If you are a Legally Blonde fan, share some good movie quotes with Caleigh who also loves the movie.

Alycia – Dental Assistant

Alycia loves being on her boat during the summer. “If it could be summer all year, I would be perfectly fine,” says the graduate of Washington State University (Go Cougs!). Alycia is also a graduate of West Coast College of Dental Assisting and loves when kids are excited for a dental visit. Alycia lives with her two black labs, Lincoln and Karona.

Morgan – Dental Assistant

After completing school at Centralia College and Clover Park Technical College, Morgan came to work with the Small to Tall team in August 2018. A native of Rainier, Morgan has a shih tzu dog named Axel. Morgan enjoys hiking and traveling anywhere warm and sunny. She’s also found of cooking and baking. Her favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama.

Mandy – Registered Dental Assistant

Mandy joined Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry as a Dental Assistant because she loves helping kids be brave at the dentist. Mandy’s best traits are that she’s caring and friendly which makes her fit right in at Small to Tall. “I like educating parents to help them keep their children’s teeth healthy,” she says. When not at work, you can find Mandy hiking and exploring new places. Ask Mandy about her favorite gardening tips.