Opticians

I was born in Johnson City, TN and raised in Grayson County, VA. I love spending time with family and friends. I have been with my work family at Eye Care on the Ridge for two years, and I love and appreciate my bosses, coworkers and patients!

I am the mom of two (Brandon and Brandi Goad) and also been very blessed with my granddaughter (Khloe Goad).  I was born in Salisburg, NC and raised in Grayson County, VA. I currently reside in Grayson County.
I have been in the optical field for 23 years. Eighteen years of this time was spent under the practice of Dr. Henry B. Ford in Galax, VA.  After his passing, I was blessed to join the staff of Eye Care on the Ridge.  This is where I plan to retire and enjoy the daily effort of assisting our patients that I also call my friends.

I have been a licensed optician for 10 years and truly love helping people see.  I have worked for Eye Care on the Ridge for 6 years and love being part of a great team and family.  I am married to the love of my life and we have three amazing teenagers.  When I am not in the office I enjoy spending time cooking for my family and friends.

I was born and raised in Dublin, VA.  I have worked with the practice for almost 2 years and just recently started my apprenticeship to become a licensed optician.  I love my work family, but more importantly, the patients I get to see and interact with on a daily basis!  If I am not working or going to school, you can find me outside!

 I was born and raised in Christiansburg, Virginia.  I love spending my free time with my energetic 2 year old. I have been working in the medical field for nearly two years and enjoy the close relationship that I get to have with patients.  I am in hopes of finishing my nursing degree in the future.  

I am a certified paraoptometric and love my job and fellow co-workers.  When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and serving my church and community.

I am a Certified Paraoptometric.  I have been working in thie field for 15 years now.  I love our patients and over the years many have become like family to me.  I have been married to my wonderful husband for 24 years.  We have two adults sons who have been an absolute joy to us.  I love doing things outside, decorating, and crafts.  I have taken a recent liking to Pinterest and have a huge list of things I would like to try my hand at.  Family and faith are very important to me.

I was born and raised just outside of Charlotte, NC.  I moved up to the Wytheville area this past summer and love working in our tight knit office.  I enjoy meeting patients and helping people see.

I graduated from Big Creek High School in War, WV and National Business College in Roanoke, VA with an accounting degree.  I've worked in the medical field for over 30 years, mostly in a business office setting.  When I moved to Wytheville to be closer to family, I was fortunate to get a job with Eye Care on the Ridge.  I enjoy working with the public and helping people.  Eye Care on the Ridgehas given me the opportunity to learn new skills and to do something I enjoy.

I am a native of Galax, VA.  I have 19 years of experience in the optometry field and I enjoy interacting with the public.  My hobby is farming. 

I have resided in Galax most of my life.  With an Associate of Applied Science in Police Science, I served over 13 years within law enforcement.  I decided to work in the eye care field to help others with their eye needs.

I was born and raised in the New River Valley, where the waters of Claytor Lake were just a stroll through the back yard.  I am a college student at New River Community College.  I enjoy my position here at Eye Care on the Ridge and love to learn new things each day.  More importantly, I enjoy meeting our patients and hope you feel comfortable and have the best experience here.

I grew up in Wytheville and graduated from Wytheville Community College with an Associates Degree in Health Information Management.  I really enjoy interactng with people and learning new thing.

I have an associate degree in medical office administration and have over 10 years experience in the eye care industry.  I am one of the key insurance coordinators but may also be found helping patients at the front desk, taking care of patient billing, or in the optical department helping out.  I am a wife and mother of two young children.  When not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and traveling. 

I grew up in Carroll County, but now live in Grayson County with my husband,  I have worked in the optometry field in the past for 17 years.  I am very fortunate to be back working with a great practice. 

I live in Hillsville, VA.  I am blessed to have three amazing kids.  I've worked at Eye Care on the Ridge for a little over six years now and love it.