Our Staff - Clinical and Business Teams

At Tupelo Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we believe that delivering excellence in dental care starts with having the best team around. Each of our friendly team members is dedicated to delivering top-quality care to our patients every day, regardless of their needs. We complete several continuing courses each year so that we may always bring our patients the latest in advanced dental technology and patient care options. We look forward to helping your family enjoy healthy smiles for life!

Harmony Sheffield: Office Staff and Facilitator

For the last 20 years, I have enjoyed working at Tupelo Smiles in different capacities within this amazing practice. My husband, Matt, and I have two boys and a dog. Apart from helping patients achieve healthy smiles, I enjoy family time and tailgating at Ole Miss football games.

Kayla Howard: Office Manager/Facilitator

I have been in dentistry for more than 15 years. I have had experience as a hygienist and an office manager, which has given me a unique perspective on helping our patients find their best path. I’m extremely grateful for the ability to meet and help new people every day at work. When I am not working, you can usually find me in nature, traveling, or doing my latest DIY project. I have been married to my husband Jon since 2009, and we have two beautiful children, Harper and Sawyer.

Amber Malone: Office Staff/Facilitator

I have been part of the Tupelo Smiles team since 2014. I am a dental hygienist and treatment coordinator, and I love every facet of my work here! My husband, Bill, and I have been married since 2006 and we have two amazing children, Cooper and Laurel. My passions are Ole Miss sports, swimming, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Debbie Shields: Office Staff

I joined the Tupelo Smiles team 25 years ago and love being a part of this dental family. I am married and have two children and four grandchildren, and treasure spending time with my loved ones. Along with a passion for helping patients, I enjoy watching Mississippi State football, traveling, and cooking.

Lacey Finney: Office Staff

I am one of the first smiles you see walking into Tupelo Smiles, and I love it! While I just joined the Tupelo Smiles team in October, I started my journey in the dental field in 2015. I look forward to meeting and getting to know all Patients. My husband Billy and I have five children and one very sweet grandbaby. When not working, you can catch me at the campground enjoying the outdoors with all my babies.

Chancis Marascalco: Clinical Director/Dental Hygienist

For the last twelve years, I have proudly treated patients here at Tupelo Smiles as a dental hygienist and treatment coordinator. I live with my husband, Louis, and our daughter, Belyn. We enjoy water sports on the lake and fishing when we are not busy with Belyn's sporting activities! Our family also loves to travel, ride horses, snow ski, and hang out with extended family and friends.

Sara Mills: Dental Hygienist and Treatment Coordinator

I am a dental hygienist at Tupelo Smiles and love working with patients to help them enjoy better dental health. When I am not treating patients, I am always up for a good adventure and love to travel. In fact, on a recent trip to the Virgin Islands, I learned to scuba dive! I have one beautiful daughter, Mallie Grace, who loves cheerleading and playing volleyball.

Zara Pickle: Dental Hygienist and Treatment Coordinator

As a dental hygienist and treatment coordinator, I have enjoyed my job at tupelo smiles since 2015. I am married to my best friend, Kris, and we have four very talented children. Traveling, cooking and decorating are all the things I love to do with my family!

Riley Weathers: Dental Hygienist

My name is Riley and I am a May 2022 NEMCC Dental Hygiene School graduate from New Albany. I am an only child, and I have a doodle named Hardy, who I adore. Recently, my fiance Chance and I got engaged in Yellowstone National Park! While you will find me at Tupelo Smiles during the week, I enjoy working at Warehouse Fish and Steak on weekends. Fun fact: I was a patient at Tupelo Smiles as a child and worked here while I was in dental hygiene school, too. I am so glad to be back and seeing patients of my own now.

Leah Brown: Dental Hygienist

I currently live in the Fulton area. I attended Itawamba AHS, ICC, then completed my Dental Hygiene Program at Northeast. When not working, I enjoy time with my family (including Izzy, a standard poodle,) and love being outside at the lake or on the boat. One of my favorite hobbies is collecting McCarty pottery.

Madelyn Beasley: Dental Hygienist

After graduating from high school at Mantachie, I received my Associate of Arts degree from ICC, and completed the Dental Hygiene Program at Northeast in May 2024. I love spending time with friends and family, traveling to the beach & Disney, singing at church, shopping, hunting, & fishing. I’m a huge Taylor Swift Fan and had an amazing experience of attending the Eras Tour- twice! I also have a sweet gold retriever name Stella who keeps life extra fun.

Karen Miles: Treatment Coordinator

I live in Bruce and attended Northwest Mississippi Community College, where I studied Surgical Technology. I have two children, Jacob who is attending Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Hannah, who is in high school. I also have three dogs, Graham, Heidi, and Cooper. I absolutely love the beach, and enjoy watching Mississippi State football and baseball.

Amanda Parker "Parker": Office Staff

I was raised in Union County, and attended East Union High School. My husband, Anthony, and I have two grown children - Patience and Bryant, along with 3 grandchildren, and 1 on the way. We have one fur baby, Atlas. I love spending time with my family and following my grands from soccer to softball fields. I enjoy all things in the water, from kayaking to swimming. Last year I got to kayak through bioluminescent comb jellies near Cocoa Beach, FL. My favorite color is yellow because it reminds me of sunshine.

Amy Glenn: Treatment Coordinator

I have been a clinical dental assistant since 2003 and truly enjoy helping my patients achieve their overall dental goals! I have two daughters, one son, and recently gained a son-in-law. When not in the office, you will most likely find me supporting my children on the ball field or basketball court - they keep me busy!  I love spending time with my family and relaxing on the beach.

Bridges Alvarez: Dental Lab Manager

I'm Bridges and I joined the team here at Tupelo Smiles in 2022. Watching football is what I love, and the New Orleans Saints and the Ole Miss Rebels are my teams! I enjoy working out almost every day and also spending time with family and friends when I can. I'm also a dog mom to P.J. and a new home owner!

Trista Devos: Sterilization and Treatment Coordinator Support Specialist

I’m Trista! I am a 27 year old newlywed  and I have two beautiful children, Reighlynn and Colton. I started my dentistry journey here with Tupelo Smiles and have been with the team for two wonderful years. When I am not working, you can usually find me spending quality time with family, traveling, shopping, or trying a new recipe. 

Samantha Baldwin: Treatment Coordinator

My name is Sam, and I have been a clinical assistant here at Tupelo Smiles for nearly seven years. My life motto is to be the sunshine in someone’s cloud! I am a proud wife and mother of two beautiful girls and more than 50 animals. I cannot catch a ball to save my life, and sports are a foreign language to me. I am all about the art life and live my life in all the colors!

Ginger Rardin: Dental Hygienist

As the newest addition to the dental hygiene team here at Tupelo Smiles, I am excited to join a growing dental practice here in Tupelo! My husband Tyler and I have an amazing son, Oliver, who is six years old. We enjoy a home here in Tupelo with a poodle and three cats. When not working, you can find me reading, shopping, being outside with my family, and enjoying arts and crafts. I also plan to write my first children’s book this year, a lifelong dream!

Nicole Elliott: Dental Hygienist

I joined the Tupelo Smiles team in December of 2023, bringing three years of dental hygiene experience with me. Originally from Massachusetts, I spent four years in the Navy as a military police officer overseas. When I returned home, I spent two years working for a private ambulance company as an EMT on Cape Cod. I have now lived in Tupelo for the past six years with my now seven year old daughter, Evelyn. We enjoy attending and volunteering at our church, playing outdoors, and cooking!

Kayce Oswalt: Treatment Coordinator

I am a graduate of Saltillo High School and the Accelerated Dental Assisting Program. Married to my high school sweetheart, Kyle, we have two beautiful daughters named Ava Kate and Mackenzie. We love to be together outdoors with our dog, Lilly, and riding our side by side. When I’m not at Tupelo Smiles, you can find me shopping, traveling, or watching Ole Miss baseball or football!

Molly Strawn: Office Staff/Dental Hygiene Coordinator

I am an office team member at Tupelo Smiles and have been a friendly face at the front desk for almost 20 years! I love welcoming our amazing patients and helping them feel right at home. When I am not taking care of our wonderful patients, you will find me spending quality with my family on our farm in Southeast Lee County … hopefully with a good book in hand!