Cindy is our Office Manager and started working with Dr. Ferris in 2004 after she was in treatment with him for braces. Cindy has a BS in Occupational Education and oversees all operations of the practice. She and her husband have two sons and one grandson. Cindy’s time outside of the office is spent creating quilts for the special people in her life.
Amanda is a Treatment Coordinator who has worked with Ferris Orthodontics since April of 2012 but has been in the orthodontic field since 2004. She loves working with patients and their families. Amanda is a mama to 2 little boys, Oliver and Grayson, and wife to Albert. In her free time she loves to read, write, take photos, and of course spend time with her family.
Audrey has been in the dental field since 1993 and became Clinical Coordinator for Ferris Orthodontics in 2006. She chose this profession because she believes a smile that a person loves can totally build that person’s self-esteem and self-confidence. Her favorite day is spent anywhere near the water and with her French Bulldog, Addie.
Brandi has been married to her husband for 20 years and she has 2 twin daughters and a son, along with 2 grandsons and 2 “fur” babies. She has been with Ferris Ortho for 10 years and loves building relationships with patients and their families during the treatment process. When Brandi is not at work, she enjoys family time with her immediate and large extended family.
Brenda has been an Orthodontic Assistant with our practice for 6 years. The most rewarding part of her job is helping create smiles and building one’s confidence as a result. She is married with two sons and a daughter and enjoys photography and boxing.
Caroline began as an Orthodontic Assistant with Dr. Ferris in 2012 and chose the orthodontic field as it is such a happy and rewarding one. Caroline has two daughters, one recently graduated from The University of Texas and one who lives in Alabama with her little boy and husband, who is serving our country in the army. In her free time, Caroline enjoys working in her garden and most of all spending time with her husband, Rene.
Chezna has been an Orthodontic Assistant for 10 plus years and her goal is to make patients feel comfortable during their appointments, allowing them to have as much fun as the staff does. She treasures the opportunity to get to know people and to be a part of their life-changing transformations. She is proud to be a part of such a talented orthodontic team that brings happiness and confidence to patients after achieving their beautiful smiles; witnessing their end results makes every day amazing! Chezna’s first loves, however, are her husband and teenage twin girls.
Debbie is a Scheduling Coordinator and her smile (by Dr. Ferris & Dr. Hembree) is the first thing you see when you walk in our Leon Springs office. She graduated from college in Louisiana where she was born and raised until she moved to San Antonio 10 years ago. Debbie started working for us in 2012 and loves people. She enjoys the beach and hiking, but most of all spending time with her 2 daughters and her little grandson.
Destiny has been an Orthodontic Assistant for the past seven years, and she joined our team in May 2020. She loves being able to help create a smile that a patient feels confident and excited about. Destiny enjoys being with her fiancé, Michael, and her Mini Toy Aussie, Lola. She spends her free time wedding planning, hunting, fishing and hanging out with her 11 nieces and nephews.
Heather started with Ferris Orthodontics in September of 2019 but has worked in the medical field for the past 7 years. She and her husband of 22 years have a daughter who is a sophomore at UTSA and a son who joined the Air Force in December, 2019. Heather is excited to be member of our team as she wanted to work for Ferris Ortho as a result of the positive environment, professionalism and fun she observed when her kids were in treatment with us!
Heather is a mom to 3 teenagers and has been married for 19 years. Her favorite hobbies are boating, swimming, and just hanging out and spending time together with family and friends. She has been in the orthodontic field for almost 10 years and with Dr. Ferris the past 4 years. She loves to see how the patients come through the office and change and grow in the time we get to share with them. Heather enjoys how rewarding it is to see their excitement when they finish treatment and how much they love their smile.
Jen had two of her daughters in treatment with us before she joined us as an Orthodontic Assistant in 2016. She had been so impressed by the care her daughters received, along with the fun and professional office environment, that Jen sought employment with us. Jen is the mother of 4 girls and enjoys camping, gardening and cooking.
Jess is an experienced Orthodontic Assistant of 19 years, 10 years of which has been with Ferris Orthodontics. She loves music, working out, taking her dog Rocky on runs and hanging out with her family.
Kendall has been an Orthodontic Assistant with Ferris Orthodontics since September 2016. She is currently a student at The University of Texas at San Antonio and hopes to pursue a career in Dental Hygiene. During her downtime from work and studying, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Kristin has been in the dental field for 12 years and joined Ferris Orthodontics in October of 2017 as an Orthodontic Assistant. She loves seeing patients’ transformations during the braces process. Kristin is a proud mom to her 4 year old son and they have 2 Labradoodles named Maverick and Marley.
Lauren has a husband of 21 years and 3 teenage daughters. Lauren started working with Ferris Orthodontics 4 years ago and is currently in braces! She loves the atmosphere at Ferris Orthodontics and the positive and
energetic environment, as well as the genuine care the doctors give to their patients.
Letty began her career with us as an Orthodontic Assistant in May of 2017. Her pastimes include listening to music, photography, reading motivational books and thrift store shopping. Her family and close friends are most dear to her.
Lidia is new to our team as an assistant, having been in the orthodontic field for the past 6 years. Her favorite part of being an assistant is building relationships with the patients. She is the mother of two little girls and a Goldendoodle named Luna.
Lisa joined our team in 2005 as a Treatment Coordinator and calls us her second family. She and her husband have a son in high school and a daughter at Texas Tech, though Lisa is an avid fan of Nebraska Football. GO BIG RED! She loves that her job allows her to meet new people and build relationships with patients and their parents, who often become friends as well.
Lisa is our Scheduling Coordinator in the Bulverde office. She has been with the Ferris team for the past 6 years of her 39 years in the dental field. She loves her job and the compassion we show our patients. Lisa has a grown daughter and is newly married to her best friend, Frank, and her family now includes a step-son, step-daughter and 2 beautiful grandchildren. Lisa and Frank love to ride their Harley Davidson in the beautiful hill country!
Lori is in the Boerne office and her first day of work with Ferris Orthodontics was the same day our Boerne office opened on January 5, 2015. Lori is married to Mark and together they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren, of whom Lori spends as much time with as possible, when she is not traveling. Knowing she has made patients and parents comfortable and happy during their office visit is her favorite part of her job.
Misty was born in San Antonio, grew up in South Texas and has lived in Boerne for the past 10 years. She received her RDA from UT Health in San Antonio and has worked in dentistry for more than 20 years. She has a wide array of experience including treatment planning, dental insurance and dental assisting. In her spare time, Misty enjoys spending time with family and cheering on her daughter, Mallory, who competes at rodeos. Misty also loves skiing and gardening.
Pennie is our Boerne office Treatment Coordinator and has worked for Ferris Orthodontics since 2014 but has been in the dental field her entire career. Pennie’s favorite part of her job is being part of the process of helping patients have confidence in their smile by working with the doctors to design their treatment plan. Her time away from the office is spent with her husband, children, grand-daughter and close friends. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and anything outdoors.
Rebecca, our Financial Coordinator, has been with our practice since 2010. She is married to Josh and has a high-school son named Ashton. Rebecca is our resident marathon runner! Her best days are spent with Josh and Ashton hiking and being outdoors.
Rosalie has been our Insurance Coordinator for the past 4 years and with over 25 years of customer service work experience, she enjoys using her skills to help others. Her education includes attending Our Lake of the Lake University where she earned her BBA. Her pastimes include traveling and spending time with friends and her family.
Sara has been an Orthodontic Assistant since 2014. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing the end results of her patients after they get their braces removed and their reaction to their new smile. She married her high school sweetheart, Ricky, in 2019, and they love spending time outdoors with their three dogs. Sara was born and raised in New Orleans and will always be a fan of the Saints! Who Dat!
Stacy is one of our Scheduling Coordinators and has been with us since 2017. Stacy and her husband have 2 grown boys, a daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. Stacy enjoys decorating and restoring furniture when she is not following Texas Tech football. Her favorite part of her job is being the first to greet patients and interacting with them about their day and interests.
Valerie joined Ferris Orthodontics as a Scheduling Coordinator in October, 2018. She received her BS in Environmental Economics from the University of Georgia in 1996 and continues to be the biggest “DAWG” fan this side of the Mississippi. Valerie and her husband, Andy, have 2 children, Jackson and Olivia. In her free time, when she is not watching her daughter in rodeos or her son perform on the piano and cello, she enjoys the time outdoors with her family and walking the nature trails with her goats (yes, you read that correctly)!
