Meet Our Orthodontics Experts

Courtney joined Just Orthodontics in July of 2024. She is a familiar face to our team as she has her very own Just Orthodontics smile! Her experience as a patient led her to choose a career in the dental field. She graduated from Lakeshore Technical College in the dental assisting program in 2019. Courtney comes to Just Orthodontics with dental assisting experience in orthodontics as well as general dentistry. She feels fortunate to be a part of helping to create beautiful smiles in the Manitowoc community where she was born and raised. When Courtney isn’t following her passion in the office you will find her spending time with her husband Spencer up north UTV riding, snowboarding, and making memories with her friends and family.

Taylor joined the Just Ortho team as a Youth Apprentice in 2021. After graduating high school she attended Lakeshore Technical College, graduating with a dental assisting degree in 2023. She continued with the team after graduating as an orthodontic assistant. When Taylor isn’t assisting, she enjoys spending time with her family and siblings. She loves to help out anywhere she can and really enjoys helping create everyone's everlasting smiles.

Josie initially became familiar with our office in 2020 through the Youth Apprenticeship Program offered through Lincoln High School. Through the program, she found she enjoyed working in the dental field and continued her education at Lakeshore Technical College. She graduated in December of 2021 with a technical degree in dental assisting. After graduation, she accepted a position in a general office. While working, the opportunity to become an orthodontic assistant led her back to our team. She is excited to continue her joy in the dental field, helping to create beautiful smiles. In Josie’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing with her yellow lab, Touhy.

Tammy joined the Just Orthodontics team in the summer of 2016. She has had 20 plus years of experience in the medical field. Tammy can be found in our Sheboygan location, welcoming our patients and watching the beautiful smiles transform. Tammy and her husband, Jerry, have two beautiful, grown daughters, Kelsey and Kayla. She is retired from the St. Nazianz Fire/Rescue, where she volunteered over 25 years. In her spare time, she can be found spending time with her adorable grandchildren, working in her flower gardens and spending time with her wonderful family.

Courtney was born and raised in the Greenleaf area. She attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for dental assisting. While in college, she joined the Just Orthodontics team for her clinical training and hands-on learning. She enjoyed getting to learn orthodontics and dentistry at the same time. She then joined the Just Orthodontics team in September of 2013 as a clinical assistant. Courtney is excited to continue to further her orthodontic knowledge and assist in creating beautiful smiles. When Courtney isn’t creating smiles, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and stepson, Cash.

Terri was born and raised in Marquette, Michigan. She moved to Wisconsin with her husband in 1987. Terri joined the Just Orthodontics team in 2011 with great dental knowledge. Terri has over 28 years in the dental field working as a dental assistant. At Just Orthodontics, Terri handles all of our OSHA and infection control. Along with assisting in procedures throughout the day, she does all the set-ups for the appointments. Terri spends her free time with her grandchildren creating memories.

Lori graduated in 1991 from the Lakeshore Technical College Dental Assistant Program. She began working in general dentistry, where she continued her education and dental knowledge. At Just Orthodontics, Lori helps the team in the laboratory. She has been with Just Orthodontics since 2009. She enjoys putting her knowledge and skills to use in many areas. In her free time, Lori enjoys spending time at her cottage, doing home remodeling and gardening. Lori, with her husband, Steve, enjoys spending time with their two adult children and three dogs.

Emily joined the Just Orthodontics team in 2008 and became a certified orthodontic assistant in 2013. She is dedicated to maintaining her certification and completing her yearly continuing education hours. Emily was born and raised in the Manitowoc area. She lives with her husband, Justin, and their kids, Addison and Riggins, and their mini golden doodle, Winnie. In her spare time, Emily loves to spend time up north at her family's cottage on the water and doing any activity with her friends and family.

Jackie is a certified orthodontic assistant who has been part of our practice since 2006. Jackie has been certified in orthodontics since 2007. Jackie continues to maintain continuing education and achieves a minimum of 12 continuing education credits every year. She has a total of 400+ hours of further education. Jackie was born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She enjoys playing with her three kids, Braelyn, Bexleigh, and Brahm. She loves to go camping, fishing, hunting, and drag racing.

Sara has been a part of the Just Orthodontics team since 1996. She has worked in a dental office since 1988. Seventeen of those years have been as a clinical assistant at a general dental practice and also here at Just Orthodontics for 10 years. She now works with the administration team at Just Orthodontics. Sara is married to Tim, and they have three wonderful children: Olivia, Rayna, and Simon. Most of her time is spent exploring all the fun things this area has to offer. She also enjoys shopping and spending time with her extended family.