Meet the Team

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

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

Office Staff

Shelley

Office Manager

Shelley, originally from Georgia, graduated summa cum laude from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting. She moved to the Auburn area in 2004 after finishing school. She worked for a local accounting firm before joining Dr. Thames in 2010. Her favorite thing about working for Thames Orthodontics is being a part of a fantastic team!

Shelley lives in Auburn with her family and enjoys playing video games, scrapbooking, going to the gym, and spending time with her daughter.

Sarah

New Patient Coordinator

Sarah is the first interaction our new families have with our practice. She gathers initial patient information including what concerns they are having about their smiles, what type of treatments they are interested in, and answers any questions the patient may have about treatment options. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and making sure that each patient’s orthodontic experience is as positive as possible. Her favorite part of working at Thames Orthodontics is seeing the smile on the patients' faces when they get their braces off.

Sarah lives in Auburn with her husband Terry and their daughter Hollis Ann. She loves all crafts, attending Auburn University sporting events, spending time with her family and friends, and watching her daughter play softball and do pageants..

Cassie

Front Desk Business Administrator

Cassie has been a lifelong resident of Auburn and she is the last of four sisters to attend Auburn University. She hopes to one day own a family-run candy shop in the Auburn/Opelika area. Her favorite thing about working for Thames Orthodontics is building genuine relationships. Whether it is with fellow team members, patients or their families; all while being in a unique atmosphere that never really feels like “work.”

Cassie spends most of her free time outdoors with her dog Addie, and cooking with her husband Tonie. She also enjoys camping, kickboxing and watching the Weather Channel. 

Anne

Front Desk / Marketing and Events Coordinator

Anne is originally from Montgomery and moved to Auburn in 2023. Anne joins our team after leaving her beloved church family at First United Method Church, where she worked for 18 years.  She is very excited to start a new journey with Thames Orthodontics here in Auburn.

Anne and her husband, David, have three children which all attended Auburn University.  She loves Auburn Basketball and makes sure she gets down the beach at much as she can!

Miracle

Clinical Assistant

Miracle joined the Thames Orthodontics Family in 2022.  She and her husband, Jordan, live in Beauregard, where Miracle grew up. They have two precious pups named Mally and Luna.

In her free time, Miracle enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family and cheering on her niece and nephew at all of the ball games!

Kate

Clinical Assistant

Kate is another one of our talented clinical assistants here at Thames Orthodontics. She, her husband Michael and their son Kingston live in Opelika where they love working on home projects together.  Kate's favorite part of being an assistant is getting to know the patients and helping them gain their new smiles.

When Kate is not working, she also enjoys cooking and baking and spending time with her two dogs, Agatha and Ruffles.

Lauren

Clinical Assistant

Lauren is another one of our talented clinical assistants. Her favorite thing about working at Thames Orthodontics is being able to help patients get the smile they deserve. She loves being able to give them an amazing boost of confidence.

Lauren and her husband have three little boys, Dylan, Tyler, and Jacob. They love to go on family vacations and spend time together. Lauren also enjoys cooking and fishing.

Hannah

Clinical Assistant, AOAC

Hannah has worked in orthdontics since 2017. She joined our Thames family in 2020. Her favorite thing about working at Thames Orthodontics is getting to work hands on with the patients.

In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with her son.

Amanda

Clinical Assistant

Prior to making the move to Alabama, Amanda worked as an orthodontics assistant for three years in Illinois.  She and her family moved to Auburn in 2021.  Her favorite part of being an assistant is seeing the way braces can transform not only a patient's smile but their confidence as well.

Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Auburn and traveling back home to Illinois.  She is also a dog mom to two sweet beagles named Faith and Daisy and she loves taking them on walks around Auburn.

Mary Alyce

Lab Technician

As a lab technician, Mary Alyce is involved with the beginning stages of your treatment. Once your braces are removed, she is here to help you keep that beautiful smile you worked so hard for.

Mary Alyce is originally from Selma, AL. She moved to Montgomery in 1994 and moved to Auburn in 2017. She and her husband Cason have four children, Kayley, Cale, Mary Drue, and Graves. She also claims Miles, her maltipoo dog, as her fifth child. Her favorite thing to do when she is not running or walking is sitting on the beach or just hanging out with her family. Mary Alyce and her family attend Church of the Highlands.