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 joined Eye Care on the Ridge in 2018 with over 15 years experience in the optical field.  I have a B.S. in Business Administration from Concord University and am a Certified Optician as well as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant.  I love crafting the perfect pair of eyeglasses for each patient.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my 4 grandchildren, gardening, hiking, and serving in my church.

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 just recently moved to the Hillsville area from Charlotte NC.  My degree is in Elementary Ed from BYU in Utah.  Watching children grow through education is very rewarding to me.  Now, I look forward to watching people improve through their vision.  I feel very blessed to be a part of this team.  My family consists of 7 wonderful children (including a sweet daughter-in-law), a granddaughter, and a kind husband who brought his children and grandchildren into my life.

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.