Meet the Team

We recognize that all our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you!

Robin Gonzalez

Dental Hygienist (Clinical Lead)

Robin is a registered dental hygienist.  She graduated from Texas State (2004) with a BFA and pursued education.  Robin enjoyed education but wanted something different and pursued a BS in dental hygiene from UT Health Sience Center in SA (2008).  Robin knew her passion would be working with children and sought a position in pediatrics.  She has been with the Children’s Dental Ark since 2011. Her favorite things about The Ark are the patients and staff relationships she's developed over the years.

Robin is a New Braunfels native, and lives here with her husband and young daughter. Robin and her husband stay busy watching their "strong willed" daughter in her extra-curicular acrtivities and performances on stage -- they know she will do great things as she grows up!   Robin and her family love traveling as often as possible, and have had the pleasure of visiting many countries around the world. 

Angel Turk

Dental Hygienist

Angel is a Registered Dental Hugienist.  With nearly three decades of experience in hygiene, Angel has been passionate about helping patients maintain their oral health since graduating from Tyler Junior College (1996).  Early in her career, Angel worked in general dentistry, gaining a stong foundation before transitioning to Children's Dental Ark in 2011, where she has been providing compassionate care to young patients ever since.  Angel's favorite things about The Ark are being part of a team that feels like a second family, and the relationships she's built with patients and colleagues over the years..

Angel lives in New Braunfels with her husband and three children.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends, family , their beloved dog and four cats..

 

Megan Johnson

Dental Hygienist

Megan is a Registered Dental Hygienist.  She grew up in California.  After graduating from Loma Linda University Dental School (2008), her famly moved to Texas. She has been a resident of New Braunfels since 2013 and joined Children's Dental Ark in 2017.  Her favorite things about The Ark are the murals on the walls.  She likes art, and the friendly faces our murals show. 

Megan has a husband and a young son, who loves to make people laugh.  She has two cats, PattyCake, and ScratchyPoo, who loves playing catch.  In her free time, Megan enjoys reading and cross stitch, and watching Formula 1 racing with her family.  

 

 

Kristen Albert

Financial Coordinator (Business Office Lead)

Kristen has been with Children's Dental Ark since 2014 and absolutely loves the pediatric dental environment. Her favorite thing about The Ark is that she feels like she gets to work as part of a family-friendly team everyday!  Although Kristen has dental assistant qualifications as well -- she is currently the person to go to for all billing and insurance coverage questions.

Kristen has lived in New Braunfels since 2013. She has a daughter and son -- they enjoy spending time trying new hobbies and hiking. They have a sweet old lady "potato on sticks" dog, Dixie, and a "heinz 57" Christmas Special dog, Archie, who thinks he is a cat.

 

Shelley Tooke

Treatment Coordinator

Shelley is from Houston, Texas. She has been in New Braunfels since August of 2024, and one of the newest members of the Children's Dental Ark Team.  Her favorite things about The Ark so far are the other team-members she gets to work with and the "adorable kids" she gets to interact with daily.  Shelley has clinical experience in the Oral Surgery field, but here -- she is your person for treatment scheduling information.

Shelley has three children of her own and is a proud grandma as well. She enjoys spending free time with her family going hiking, shopping, and cooking.

 

Misty Freimark

Patient Coordinator

Misty comes to us from Thorton, Colorado. She moved to New Braunfels in late 2023 and is glad to call it "home".  Her favorites thing about Children's Dental  Ark is the kindness and welcomeness she is experiencing as our newest Team-member.  She has many years of working in the dental field, and has a wealth of knowledge handling a busy pediatric dental schedule -- she is a main point of contact for all existing and new patients. 

Misty has two grown kids and a "grandbaby" back in Colorado.  She and her husband enjoy going to see them as much as possible.  Misty enjoys so many things outside of The Ark -- reading, travel, yoga, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her husband and friends. 

 

 

Keli Wood

Registered Dental Assistant (Lead)

Keli grew up in the surrounding New Braunfels/ San Antonio area.  She joined Children’s Dental Ark in 1996, and is very experienced and skilled in dental procedures for children.  Keli's favorite things about being here at The Ark are interacting with our patients and helping our young parents feel at ease.  She "loves her co-workers and the kids here".  

Keli enjoys spending her free time with her husband, son, and daughter.  Her son is currently attending Texas State University and her daughter just graduated from Canyon HS -- Keli is a proud mama.  When Keli has free time, she and her family enjoy trips to the beach.  Keli loves her cats -- she has two indoor cats, Ruby and Duck, and now a "few" outdoor kitties that recently joined the family.  

Kim Huntsman

Registered Dental Assistant

Kim was born in California -- but moved to New Braunfels with her family in 1984.  She has been with Children’s Dental Ark since 1999.  As a dental assistant, Kim is trained to make our patients experiences as easy as possible.  She is always available to answer any treatment questions you may have.   

Kim's favorite thing about The Ark is helping children have good experiences and leave our office happy. She especially enjoys our kids with special needs -- they truly hold a special place in her heart.  Kim enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two grown sons whenever possible.  Kim has two fun-loving dogs who keep her busy -- giving her just enough time for gardening and brushing up on the U.S. Constitution.