Meet the Team
Meet The Star Kids Team
Meet LeeAnna Conway
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)
LeeAnna grew up right here in Lexington, KY, and trained at the Medical Institute of Kentucky. She’s been a dental assistant for two years and loves every moment of working with kids—she says everything about them is a plus! Her favorite part of Star Kids Dentistry is getting to spend her days with both the amazing staff and all the awesome patients.When she’s not helping create bright smiles, LeeAnna is usually on the go, traveling with her kids to their sporting events. She also has a mischievous dog named Meeko who keeps her laughing at home. Her favorite children’s movie is Matilda, and her go-to healthy smile snack is beef jerky. LeeAnna can’t wait to help make your visit fun, easy, and full of smiles!
Kim Espinoza
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)
Kim is from Lexington and has been a dental assistant for three years. She loves working with kids because they bring so much joy and can always make her smile. Her favorite part of being at Star Kids Dentistry is having the best team members and working alongside Dr. Jackson. Outside the office, Kim enjoys shopping, going to the gym, doing makeup for people on the side, or cheering on her five-year old daughter, the reigning Wee Miss U.S. 2024. Her favorite children’s movie is Monsters, Inc., and her favorite healthy snack for a bright smile is mango with Tajin!
Sarah Guthrie
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)
Originally from Lexington, KY, Sarah brings 15 years of dental assisting experience to Star Kids Dentistry. After spending 14 years working with adults, she discovered her true passion lies in caring for kids—finding it far more rewarding and fun. Sarah loves the family-like atmosphere of the Star Kids team and enjoys connecting with patients in a cheerful, positive environment. Outside the office, you can find her playing trivia around town or reminiscing about her favorite decade—the ‘90s! Her favorite children’s movie is Hocus Pocus, and her go-to healthy snack for a bright smile is a Honeycrisp apple with peanut butter.
Jasna Polka
Office Manager
Originally from Lexington, KY, Jasna brings over 15 years of experience in dentistry to Star Kids Dentistry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Human Development with a specialization in Organizational Growth and Development. Jasna loves working with kids because of the fun, sweet moments and the joy they bring to each day. Her favorite part about being at Star Kids Dentistry is her amazing team. Outside the office, you’ll find her gardening, hiking, or camping with her husband and two children—and she once even lived in Alaska! Her favorite children’s movie is The Lion King, and her go-to healthy snack for a bright smile is cucumber.
BreAnne Fredrick
Clinical Team Leader/Marketing Coordinator
Originally from Mount Sterling, KY, BreAnne brings over seven years of dental assisting experience and two years of leadership to our team. Her favorite part about working at Star Kids Dentistry is being surrounded by an amazing team and wonderful doctors. BreAnne loves working with kids because of their honesty and the joy they bring—she finds it both fun and humbling! When she’s not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband and two kids outside or playing video games with her hubby. A proud Ravenclaw and Harry Potter enthusiast, BreAnne also enjoys a healthy snack of low-fat vanilla yogurt with berries and granola. Her favorite children’s movie? Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!
Shawna Williams
Front Desk Lead
Born in Louisville but proud to call Lexington home since she was four, Shawna is a true Kentucky Wildcat fan! She studied at the University of Kentucky’s EDDA program and has been part of the dental world for three years. Shawna loves working with kids because “there’s never a dull moment in the office.” Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, shopping, and traveling with her family and friends. Her favorite movies include Frozen (she’s a big fan of Elsa and Olaf!) and Alvin and the Chipmunks—especially Theodore. A fun fact about Shawna? She is a twin! Her go-to healthy snacks for a bright smile are yogurt, bananas, or veggie sticks.
