Meet the Carolina Pediatric team

The team at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing your child — and you — with the best pediatric dental care available. Our team is truly dedicated to children, both inside and outside of our practice. We love what we do!

Scroll down to learn more about the members of our team, and be sure to “mouse over” the photos!

Dr. Amy Green
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Amanda “Amy” Spivey Green is a native of Spartanburg and is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. 

She attended the College of Charleston and double majored in psychology and music. She was active in her sorority, several community orchestras and even played with the Charleston Symphony. After graduation, Amy won the title of Miss South Carolina 1995 and represented South Carolina at the Miss America Pageant, where she won the Talent Award. She later traveled through South Carolina for a year, speaking to school children about self esteem and the perils of drug use. It was during that year that Amy found her love of children and her passion for making them feel comfortable and smile.

Amy attended the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and obtained her DMD degree.

She practiced general dentistry for eight years, but decided to pursue her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist. In 2008, Dr. Amy began a two-year residency in pediatrics at MUSC. During this training, she realized that she not only loved children, but also had a passion for children who need a little extra attention. Dr. Amy is trained to treat children up to age 18, as well as those with special needs.

Dr. Amy is a mom herself. She and her husband Bryan, who is an orthodontist, have a son, Langston, and a daughter, Rowan. Her family enjoys times together and Clemson football games.

MARISSA VAN HERWYNEN
Conductor of Coverage with a Bachelor of Science
in Zookeeping and Bubble-ology

Marissa Van Herwynen is the office coordinator at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She was born in Spartanburg, and has worked in medical and dental practices, handling insurance-related issues, for more than 15 years. At Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, Marissa makes sure that our days runs smoothly and that smiles can be seen everywhere.

Marissa has two children that are in college — a daughter at Winthrop University and a son at The Citadel — and multiple “dog children” at home.

She enjoys crafting in her spare time, and enjoys taking road trips to the mountains and kayaking with her husband. What’s her favorite thing about working with children?

“I love to hear children laugh,” she says.

Tiffany Donnell
Mastermind of Knickknack Distribution

Born in Greensboro, North Carolia, Tiffany moved here with her husband Brian of 12 years and together they have two children: Kierra is 4 and Kaeden is 3 (they are 17 months apart).

Tiffany is a dental office administrator at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. You’ll see her taking and making phone calls, scheduling appointments and doing check-in and check-out. Some of her other jobs include accounts payable, receivables and insurance.

Tiffany has been with Carolina Pediatric Dentistry since 2016, and she loves working with children. At first, she didn’t know what avenue she wanted to take in her career. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in management information systems from North Carolina A&T State University and attending the Dental Careers Institute dental program in Marietta, Georgia, however, she did a six-week externship in a pediatric dental office — and loved it! Tiffany’s favorite thing about kids is that they are honest and have a sense of humor. 

Tiffany is a member of the Spartanburg Mom’s Club, and she loves to read, play tennis and play chess. Something really cool about Tiffany is that she is ambidextrous. Carolina Pediatric Dentistry definitely wouldn’t be the same without this sweet lady.

AMY CHAPMAN
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Amy Chapman is one of our newest additions at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She has worked in the dental field for 25 years. She joined our family in June 2018, and you will see her when you are checking out and making your next appointment at our office.

When Amy is not working she loves to camp, and she loves to get a good deal when she’s shopping. You should see what she got last week at Belk! Amy also loves to spend time with her family. She and her husband, Jim, have four children: Anna (19), Carson (15), Brayden (10), and Ian (9). Amy also loves to spend time with her two cats (Socks and Dolly) and her two dogs (Princess and Millie).

Amy is excited to be at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, and she loves to see the kids laughing and having a good time as they pick out their prizes! Make sure you tell Amy which prize you want before you leave.

Kasey Caschetto
Alginate Aficionado

Kasey Caschetto is a veteran of Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She has been with the practice since it opened its doors in June 2011. Kasey is a certified dental assistant, who originally pursued the field based on a recommendation from a dental hygienist friend from her hometown. As one of our first team members, Kasey also has more than 10 years of pediatric dental experience. She is a certified dental assistant with Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

Although Kasey is very busy splitting her time between Carolina Pediatric Dentistry and Dr. Green’s husband’s orthodontic practice, she still finds time for herself and her two cats, Pumpkin and Patches. She enjoys hiking, making jewelry and playing kickball during her downtime. Kasey also enjoys volunteering in the community, through her church at soup kitchens and working with children to make crafts at a local children’s hospital. Pediatric dentistry is very fulfilling for Kasey.

“It’s a new adventure with every patient,” she says. “They always have different stories and new ways to make me smile.”

Kasey is thankful to be able to spend time with the children and for the ability to calm any fears they have about the dentist. Kasey is committed to making sure each child has a great experience at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

Michaelle Weathers
Composite control administrator

Michaelle Weathers is originally from Binghamton, N.Y., but has been in the Upstate long enough to call it home. She graduated from the Spartanburg Technical College Dental Assistant program in 1989. With almost 27 years of hands-on experience in dentistry, Michaelle is an amazing asset to Carolina Pediatric Dentistry as a certified dental assistant.

“I have worked in general dentistry and periodontics, so now I enjoy working on these little pumpkins," Michaelle says.

When she isn’t at work, Michaelle stays active with her husband, family and friends, camping, traveling, riding bikes and playing sports with her son and daughters. These are just some of the ways she likes to unwind. When she’s not outside, Michaelle teaches a Sunday school class at her church, is an active member of the PTA for her children’s schools, and loves to read and watch classic movies. Compassionate is one of the best ways to describe Michaelle.

“We work as a team, so I love to help whenever and whomever I can,” she says.

Michaelle’s dedication and kindness are a big part of what makes Carolina Pediatric Dentistry great. She has really enjoyed working with the children since 2012 at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry because children are full of surprises.

“They are all special in their own way,” she says. 

BROOKE OWENS
Master plaque attacker

Brooke Owens is a Spartanburg native who has worked at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry since August 2014. She is a certified dental assistant at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, and her primary role is to clean teeth. She chose the field because of her love for children.

Brooke will be marrying her sweetheart, Kenny, soon. They have three daughters, Audrey, Belle and Delainey, They also have a dog, Jack. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, softball and being a mom.

“My oldest daughter won the 2017 State Championship Dixie Sweeties for softball 6 and under, and we went to the 2017 World Series,” she says.

Brooke’s favorite thing about working with kids is listening to their crazy stories

“It's so entertaining you never know what's going to come out of their mouths,” she says.

TRISH WINE
Superintendent of interproximal decay control systems

Trish Wine is originally from Eustis, Florida. She joined the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry team in late 2015 as a dental assistant. Trish graduated from Spartanburg Community College in 2015, where she obtained her expanded duty dental assistant certification. Trish loves kids, and knew that she wanted to go into a field that was centered around children.

Trish has two “spunky” children — a daughter, Logan, who was born in August 2012; and a son, Hudson, who was born in July 2014.

“In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my own babies," she says. “My family very much likes to stay on the go, be it going to the park, festivals, the library or the zoo — anything to keep us out of the house!”

Trish’s favorite thing about working with kids is that she gets to make them feel safe, important and loved.

“Children embody all things good and innocent, and being around them is a constant reminder of how precious and fast childhood really is,” she says.

A interesting fact about Trish: She went to college in Vermont at the age of 20 to pursue a degree in music business. “I cant hold a tune or play an instrument to save my life, but I have a passion for music almost as much as I do for children,” she says.

Stephanie Howard
Master of medicinal exchange

Stephanie is a dental assistant, and she joined the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry team in September 2016. Stephanie administers sedation medication, discusses medical history and provides post-op instructions regarding conscious sedation completed in the office at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

“I studied to become an expanded duty certified dental assistant at Greenville Technical College and graduated in 2007," Stephanie says.

Stephanie is DANB certified and CPR and first-aid certified.

“I did general dentistry my first two years out of school and have been doing pediatric dentistry for eight years,” she says.

Stephanie chose the dental field because she wanted to be able to help improve people’s smiles and help them overcome their fears of visiting the dentist. And, she loves being around kids.

“I worked in a day care while I was in college, and I believe that is why I love pediatric dentistry,” she says. “I love being able to put a smile on a child’s face and being able to help her conquer her fears.”

Stephanie has been married to her husband Rusty for 10 years and they have  two daughters, Carmindy and Carrington. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, crafts, shopping and volunteering at her oldest daughter’s school.

Shelly Vinesett
Champion instrument-transfer specialist

As one of the founding members of the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry family, Shelly Vinesett is excited to come to work each day and spend time with the children. Shelly began her academic career studying medical lab technology, but changed to the dental field and completed the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant program for certification through Greenville Tech.

When she isn’t working, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and four dogs. A self-proclaimed “band geek,” Shelly fills her family’s lives with music, between her love for guitar and piano. She also seeks adventure through camping, fishing and finding the occasional free day to ride the Harley through the mountains with her husband, Robert. Shelly fills spare time by volunteering her skills to a dental nonprofit organization that provides dental care to uninsured children in Spartanburg. This native of the Carolinas grew up with the experience of working with children. The oldest of four, Shelly is happy to have found her place at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

“All of the pieces fell together for me as I got older,” Shelly says. “I knew I wanted to work with children and help them overcome their fears.”

Shelly loves it when a patient overcomes their shyness and fear, and ends up excited for their next visit. “When they come in nervous then leave with a huge smile on their face, it makes my day,” Shelly says.

She is so happy to be a part of that.