About Our Team Led by Dr. Tom Foster, our office has ten full-time team members available to cater to your needs. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact any of our staff members by calling our office. You may also e-mail any of them simply by clicking on their e-mail addresses listed below. Andrew Simpson Dr. Simpson was born and raised in the New Orleans metropolitan area. In 2005 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from LSU and he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2009. While in Baton Rouge, Dr. Simpson met his wife, Kaci, and the two eagerly made Baton Rouge their home. Kaci is a mechanical engineer and is originally from New Iberia. Dr. Simpson is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) as well as the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Louisiana Dental Association LDA). He considers himself a lifetime student of his profession and prides his practice of dentistry on providing empathetic and altruistic care for his patients. Continuing education and community involvement is a priority for Dr. Simpson. He provides volunteer community service by performing charitable extractions to relieve patients of unnecessary dental pain all with support from local church members. Dr. Simpson and Kaci love all things Baton Rouge and are proud to call it home. The two enjoy engaging with friends and family, LSU sports, home improvement, traveling, and have recently taken up scuba diving. You may contact Dr. Simpson at andrew@tomfoster.com Shannon Foster Shannon joined our staff in January, 2000. As our Business Manager, Shannon handles the accounting, patient billing, and assists in managing the front office. Shannon enjoys working out, scuba diving, jet skiing, and LSU football. Contact Shannon at shannon@tomfoster.com Heather Accordo, RDH Heather was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and raised in Amite, Louisiana. She received her degree in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana University and her Dental Hygiene degree from LSU School of Dentistry. Heather has been practicing since 2005 and has been a member of our team since 2009. She is particularly excited about our commitment to our patient's oral health. Heather and her husband, Randy, live in Prairieville with their three year old son, Leonardo. She is an avid runner and competes in fitness compitions. Other interests include raising and showing pugs and shihtzus, working out and riding her horse. She also enjoys attempting to cook, but the dogs usually end up with dinner! Contact Heather at heather@tomfoster.com Valerie Miano, RDH Valerie was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Garyville, La. She graduated from St. Mary's Dominican High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene in 1980 from the LSU School of Dentistry. Valerie joined our staff in October of 2009. Valerie has three children and enjoys spending time with them and her fiance', Mike. Her hobbies include playing the piano, organ, guitar and singing. Contact Valerie at valerie@tomfoster.com Nina Angona, E.D.D.A. Nina is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with more than 21 years experience in the dental field and has been Dr. Foster's leading assistant for over 10 years. She is a native of Krotz Springs and currently resides in Central. Nina has a passion for all animals, but is particulary crazy about her cats, Romeo and Rocky. Her hobbies include sewing, reading, LSU football and basball, and attending youth hockey games with her family. Contact Nina at nina@tomfoster.com McKenzie Smith, E.D.D.A. McKenzie, originally from Lafayette, LA moved to Baton Rouge in 2007. She joined our practice in the Fall of 2008 bringing with her over 4 years in the dental field. She received her EDDA certification in 2009. McKenzie comes from a family of 6 girls and enjoys spending time with her friends and family--especially her godchild, Carter. Her hobbies include working out and shopping. Contact McKenzie at mckenzie@tomfoster.com Jessica Watts, E.D.D.A. Dale Bonin, Scheduling Coordinator Dale joined our staff in September of 2009 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from LSU. Dale has worked in advertising for the past twenty years and worked in the dental industry for four years prior to that. She is excited to be working in dentistry again with such a great team! Dale has been married to her wonderful husband, Brett, for 26 years and they live in Baton Rouge with their two teenage daughters, Blakeley and Brittany. Her entire family loves LSU sports so she enjoys entertaining family and friends during football season. She loves to read and enjoys dancing and traveling in her spare time. Contact Dale at dale@tomfoster.com Jennifer Gauthier, Hygiene Coordinator Jennifer joined our team in August of 2009 as our hygiene coordinator. She is originally from Baton Rouge and she and her husband now live across the river. She just got the cutest puppy in the world in July and named him Moose. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends, LSU football and baseball. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@tomfoster.com Addie Davis, Insurance Administrator Addie joined our team in August of 2009. She is a graduate of Medical Training College with a degree in Dental Assisting. She lives with her boyfriend, Keith, in Denham Springs, along with their two dogs Grizzly, a Shih Tzu, and and their Chocolate Lab, Tucker. Addie is an avid reader and enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers in her spare time. Contact Addie at addie@tomfoster.com