Meet Our Team
Kim Woodley
Orthodontic Technician
Kim started working for Cavalier Orthodontics in 2001. She grew up locally and graduated from Cambria Heights High School. After graduating she attended school to complete all dental courses and is x-ray certified. An avid Steeler fan, Kim loves spending time with her family and friends. She has enjoyed working in orthodontics over the past years because of the positive difference it makes to have a beautiful smile. One of the things Kim likes most is working with the patients and getting to know them throughout their treatment.
Wendy Johnston
Orthodontic Technician
“I joined the Orthodontic profession in 1988. I enjoy seeing the positive difference between the beginning and ending smiles of all our patients.”
Wendy graduated from Cambria Heights High School then attended Pittsburgh Median School of Allied Health Careers to complete dental courses and get x-ray certified. She is also CPR/basic life support certified. She enjoys being with her family and spending time with her 3 grandsons. She also enjoys walking, dancing, singing with friends and hanging out on the beach.
Leah Kruise
Orthodontic Technician
“I started working in Orthodontics in 2019. I enjoy getting to know the patients and love seeing the changes in their smiles from start to finish.”
Leah graduated from Cambria Heights High School and lives in Hastings. She is engaged to Michael and is planning a 2025 wedding. Leah enjoys being with family and friends and is an avid fisherman and enjoys the outdoors.
Sandy Wilinski
Orthodontic Technician
“I have 20 years’ experience in orthodontics. I enjoy getting to know each patient, making them comfortable, and seeing their finished smile.”
Sandy grew up in Altoona where she attended Altoona Area High School and Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. She is x-ray and CPR certified. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and skateboarding. Sandy is a huge Steelers and Pirates fan. Sandy is married to John and has a 14-year-old son named Will. They round out their family with 2 cats named Chaos and Mack and they all live in Altoona.
Kayla Patterson
Orthodontic Technician / Treatment Coordinator
“I joined the Cavalier Orthodontic Team in August 2022. I love working side by side with the patients and getting to know them throughout their orthodontic treatment. It is very rewarding to watch our patients’ confidence grow as their smiles transform.”
Kayla grew up in Frederick, Maryland. After high school she went to DATS College in Columbia, Maryland where she received her Dental Assisting & Dental Radiology License. She is also CPR & Basic Life Support certified. She has been working in the dental field since 2004. Kayla enjoys spending quality time with her large family, friends, animals and her 2 children. Most of her time is spent at her kid’s sporting events, on the baseball and softball fields or out in nature going for walks, fishing & hiking.