Meet Our Assistants
A former patient here, Katelyn returned to her roots in Grinnell to join our practice in August of 2024. After earning her degree from DMACC in 2022 and gaining initial experience in Des Moines, she is thrilled to be back in her hometown. Katelyn lives locally with her boyfriend and their dog, Gus. When she isn't at the clinic, she loves lake days and spending time with loved ones.
Katelyn Kriegel
Kayla joined our team in January 2020. She always has enjoyed having her teeth cleaned which is what sparked her interest in dental assisting. She graduated from the MCC dental assisting program in 2013. She loves working with our great team.
Kayla grew up in Knoxville, IA. She currently resides in Kellogg with her husband Brock, their son Braxl, daughter Louella and three cats and a dog. She enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, reading, hunting, fishing and watching her husband play slow pitch softball.
Kayla Pappas
Returning to us in 2022 after a decade away, Michaela loves making patients feel comfortable and building genuine connections. She lives near Grinnell with her husband, Chad, and their two sons. Outside the clinic, she stays busy on their acreage tending to a variety of farm animals and enjoys home cooking and baking for her family.
Michaela Chyma
Kayla joined us in 2020 after graduating from the 2013 MCC dental program. A lifelong fan of dental care, she thrives in our collaborative team environment. A Knoxville native, Kayla now lives in Kellogg with her husband Brock, two children, and several pets. She spends her free time with her family, crafting, reading, or outdoors hunting and fishing.
Kayla Pappas
Returning to us in 2022 after a decade away, Michaela loves making patients feel comfortable and building genuine connections. She lives near Grinnell with her husband, Chad, and their two sons. Outside the clinic, she stays busy on their acreage tending to a variety of farm animals and enjoys home cooking and baking for her family.
Michaela Chyma
