Connie is a registered dental hygienist and a dental therapist. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007 from Normandale and has been working at Apple Tree Dental ever since. In 2014, Connie earned and her Masters degree in Dental Therapy. Connie became a dental therapist because she enjoys working with people and knowing she can influence personal changes in others to improve their overall health.

Connie is a member of the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association, the Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association, and the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition.

Connie enjoys playing computer solitaire, going to the lake, gardening, and spending time with her husband, Rick, their two daughters, Erika and Katie, and the family’s dog, Romeo.