Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Joely

is our Practice Manager and COO (Chief Operating Officer). She joined our team in March of 2001. She first worked as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant, then the Contact Lens Tech and now leads our great staff of professionals. She is a former military dependent and has lived many places, but has been in the area since 1984. She is a wife and mother of 3. In her free time she likes to read, but her passion is travel – she and her husband want to see the world!

What do you like best about your job?
 
“I enjoy assisting our team in achieving our #1 goal: providing our patients with the best eyecare experience they will ever have and winning them over as patients for life!”

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“I admire our owners' dedication to providing the best care for our patients and the way they make me, and the rest of our talented employees, feel an integral part of the process. The result is we all have a strong sense of team and a sincere drive to help our community. I feel a great sense of pride when I say, “I work at Clarke EyeCare Center!”

Favorite motto or quote:
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life!” – Dolly Parton

Kelly

joined the Clarke team in July of 2014 as our Compliance Officer. She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in Health Information Management. She has been working in that field for over 25 years. Kelly has been married for over 30 years and has two children.
 

What do you like best about your job?
“I take very seriously my duties to protect this practice and our patient’s sensitive health information. We have very high standards at Clarke and we’re always striving to improve.”
 

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“I take great pride in the values and ethics I see displayed at Clarke EyeCare. Also, while my duties are quite serious, I love working in an environment where I can still have fun with my co-workers. I like feeling a part of the process and helping our business excel in any way I can.”
 

Favorite motto or quote:
“If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” – Ronald Reagan

Emily

joined our team in August of 2016 and is our Director of Business Operations. Emily is the youngest of 6 children. She has 3 wonderful nephews, 1 amazing niece, and 2 energetic godsons. Emily is a native Texan and lover of Whataburger! In her spare time, Emily enjoys reading and live theater.

What do you like best about your job?
“I love getting to talk and interact with our patients!”

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“The friendly atmosphere and the encouragement and team work of our staff!”

Favorite motto or quote:
"I just want to lie on the beach and eat hot dogs. That's all I've ever wanted" - Kevin Malone, The Office 

Madison

joined the Clarke team in November of 2021 and serves as the Patient Relations Team Lead. She is a retired figure skater and mom of two. She loves to sew, shop, and hangout with friends and family.

What do you like best about your job?
"I like the fast paced environment and that every dat brings a new challenge."

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"I love the environment we all strive to create. Everyone is welcoming and supportive."

Favorite motto or quote:
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton

Alexandra "Allie"

joined the Clarke team in July of 2022 as a part of our Patient Relations team. She is the oldest sibling of 4. She has one son and three dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family. She loves painting, music, photography, reading, and anything having to do with the ocean.

What do you like best about your job?
"
I enjoy providing assistance to others and problem solving. I have acquired so much knowledge since working here!"

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"I love the people I work with! We are like a family away from home, and we are all so supportive of each other!"

Favorite motto or quote:
"Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place." - Rumi

Jae

joined the Clarke team in December of 2022 as a part of our Patient Relations team. She is a mom and wife who enjoys spending time with her family, animals, and reading.

What do you like best about your job?
"I love the people it is such a good work environment."

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"I have never had a job that I looked forward going to, but I do with this job. I just love all of the positive energy that I walk into every day."

Favorite motto or quote:
"You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!" - Zig Ziglar

Arissa

Arissa joined the Patient Relations part of our team in July of 2017. She is the youngest of three girls and mother to her corgi Winston! When she's not at work she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend and his son.

What you like best about your job?
I enjoy providing proficient & friendly service to our patients - it is so rewarding to problem solve for our patients with a positive attitude!

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
I love being surrounded by people who genuinely care about others. I feel like our entire team cares about our patients and each other as coworkers.

Favorite motto or quote:
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day" - Dalai Lama

Marco

joined our Patient Relations team in September of 2023. He is the middle of 4 siblings and newly married. Marco enjoys spending time with family, friends and husband. His hobbies include shopping, crafting and interior decorating for the holidays.

What do you like best about your job?
What i like best about my job is the constant new things i learn everyday. I'm coming into the field completely new and learning so much in such little time has been a great experience.

What i like best about working at Clarke?
What I like best is the people i work with and the environment they create! They make it fun to work and come to work everyday more than willing to always lend a helping hand when needed.

Favorite motto or quote:
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” - Coco Chanel
 

Gabrielle "Gabby"

is a Patient Relations team member. She joined us in November 2023 and has 2 cats. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys iced coffee and a good book!

What do you like best about your job?
I enjoy meeting our patients and providing them with a positive experience. 

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
Clarke has the best team of people. Everyone has been so welcoming and very kind. 

Favorite motto or quote:
"Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week, so let them be great!"
 

Brina

is an ABO Certified Optician and our Director of Retail Operations, joining the Clarke EyeCare team in August 2011. Her passion is devoted to her family. Brina and her husband Kyle have a daughter, little miss London and a son, Kastle.

What do you like best about your job?
“I enjoy working in a helpful environment and caring for people in need of assistance.”

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“I definitely enjoy working with such an amazing team and caring doctors.”

Favorite motto or quote: “Love is all you need!” - John Lennon

Crystal

is an ABO Certified Optician and Optical Manager, who joined the Clarke Eyecare team in 2007.  She took a break in 2015 to grow her family and has been back with the practice since 2020. Crystal is our Optical Trainer, using her passion for patient care to build our team to be their best! She adores her husband and daughters. Crystal also loves coaching her two soccer teams, enjoys baking, and spending time with her family.

What do you like best about your job?
"What I love most about being an optician is that I get to enjoy the fashion side of framestyling while understanding the science that goes into making ophthalmic lenses."

What do you like best about working at Clarke? 
"I love that at Clarke Eyecare each employee is truly valued. They allow us to act as business owners and always take care of our patients any way that we need to, to be able to create an amazing experience. It is just awesome to be part of an amazing team!"

Favorite motto or quote:
"
The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive." - Coco Chanel

Ashley

joined our team in April of 2018 and proudly serves as our Lead Optician.  She’s been happily married since 2012, together as a couple since 2005, and they have an adorable son, Zeke. She has four dogs and they also foster other disabled dogs. She loves photography and runs a side business making bath bombs!

What do you like best about your job?
“I love helping people be able to see, especially first time glasses wearers. When I’m able to help someone pick out the most perfect frame that they love, I feel like can actually make a difference and I love it!”

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“Love the team! There is so much positive energy here. I love that the team at Clarke is so close and family oriented!”

Favorite motto or quote:
“Always be kind! Everyone is going through something.” 

Lindsey

joined the Clarke EyeCare team as an Optician in May of 2020. Lindsey also serves as our Optical Lab Manager. She moved back to Wichita falls in 2018, married her best friend, and became a loving mother to two sweet boys. In her free time, she likes to sew, embroider, and enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her three rescue cats, Sabbath, , Sylvester,  and Mush.

What do you like best about your job?
"
I love that I never know what is going to come through the doors next! I get to build friendships with patients in the short amount of time that I get to help them. I enjoy making people feel confident in their new glasses, and finding the perfect pair for them!"

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"From day one Clarke has always shown me love and open arms. Everyone treats each other like family, and builds each other up."

Favorite motto or quote:
“She does not know what the future holds, but she is grateful for slow and steady growth” -Morgan Harper Nichols

Dani

joined our Optician team in April of 2021. She is from Bowie, Texas but now lives in Iowa Park with her husband. Her hobbies include shopping, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

What do you like best about your job?
"I love the rewarding feeling of helping patients find a frame they love!"

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"I love how family-oriented the practice is and how we all work together as a team to provide the best care for our patients."

Favorite motto or quote:
“Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy too.”

Nita

is a Optician with 17 years experience and she joined the Clarke EyeCare team in January of 2022 in our Burkburnett location. Born and raised in Burkburnett, she graduated from Burkburnett High School and Midwestern State University. She married her high school sweetheart, raised 3 sons, and has two precious grandaughters! She loves spending time with family and friends. Nita enjoys cooking and baking for them.

What do you like best about your job?
"
I love meeting new people and helping them find a frame that fits their personality and lifestyle. It makes me happy when people love that they can see and look great too."

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"I enjoy working with an amazing team and caring doctors to deliver the best care to our patients."

Favorite motto or quote:
"Stand up like a mountain, have faith like a rock, love like an avalanche.” - Bob Goff

Marli

Joined the Clarke Eyecare team in June of 2023. She grew up in Bowie, Texas and moved to Wichita Falls for college in 2020 and is currently one of our opticians but has hopes to one day get her RN degree. In her free time she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family. 

What do you like best about your job?
The thing I like best about being an optician is that I get to know patients on a personal level through styling them in eyewear. These conversations are ones that I will carry with me for years to come.

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
The thing I like best about working at Clarke is that I'm not just surrounded by co-workers, but I am surrounded by family. There is never a day I don’t leave with a smile on my face. Being at Clarke has shown me how truly genuine others can be. 

Favorite quote or motto?
"Whatever makes you weird is probably your greatest asset."                                 

Presley

joined the Clarke team in April of 2023, offering great support to our optical team in the lab. She is a full-time student at Midwestern State University working towards a bachelor’s degree in science and is a competitive soccer coach. She enjoys spending time with her family, cat, fishing with her best friend, and making new recipes. 
 

What do you like best about your job?

The best thing I like about my job is my optical team. We work hard but we play harder.

 

What do you like best about working at Clarke?

I have been running around Clarke since I was four years old watching my mom work as an optician. Now that I get to be a part of this team, I can understand why she has always loved it here. It is a job you can look forward to with such positive energy. 
 

Favorite Motto or Quote:

“It’s about being alive and feisty and not shutting up even though people would like you to”- P!NK

Bethany

is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant and our Director of Clinical Operations . She was born and raised in Iowa Park, Texas and joined our Clarke EyeCare team in 2015. She is kept on her toes by her clever daughter, Kinley, as well as her partner and his two children. Her hobbies include spending time with friends/family, cooking, trivia, and watching live music. 

What do you like best about your job?
“I love the field of optometry and getting to be a part of helping others see the world as clearly as possible.”  

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“The fun-loving and hard-working staff! And the opportunity to learn something new every single day, both within the realm of optometry as well from my team as people.”

Favorite motto or quote:
"Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn't it? If you're comfortable while you're doin' it, you're probably doin' it wrong." - Ted Lasso

Priscilla

is a local of Wichita Falls, and started with Clarke EyeCare in June 2021 as a Paraoptometric Tech & Doctor's Scribe. She loves to spend time with her family, especially her little sisters. She enjoys a chill day, watching tv and lounging around in her free time.

What do you like best about your job?
"Working with and meeting so many new people. You learn something new everyday along with  new challenges that lead to new opportunities."

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"The fact that everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated towards the same goal."

Favorite quote or motto?
"You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them." —Michael Jordan

Cameron

joined our Clarke team in October of 2022 as a Paraoptometric & Doctor's Scribe. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and going hiking.

What do you like best about your job?
“I love getting to interact with patients, and providing the help that they need!”  

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“I love our environment that we have at Clarke EyeCare, theres always a warm smile to make your day!”

Favorite motto or quote:
"If you ain't first, you're last" - Ricky Bobby

Samantha

is a Paraoptometric tech, primarily in our Burkburnett location. Sam joined our Clarke Team in May of 2021. She's also a mother of one and could be described as  a very outgoing and joyful person. She loves being able to interact with patients on a daily basis!

What to you like best about your job?
"I like that there is something new to learn everyday."

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
"The thing I like best about Clarke, in particular, is my team. Our work environment is a very happy and safe place!"

Favorite motto or quote:
Be the difference you want to see.

Kierstyn

joined the Clarke team in January of 2023 as a part of our Patient Relations team and is now excelling as our Contact Lens Technician. She is a family oriented person who loves spending time with her husband and two daughters!

What do you like best about your job?
“Being a newer member of the team, I like being able to learn and problem solve the daily challenges we have to ensure patient satisfaction.”  

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“My favorite part of working at Clarke is the sense of support and development we focus on within our team! I feel confident that everyone here is trying to help me succeed and be the best I can for our patients!”

Favorite motto or quote:
“You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Always listen more than you speak.”

Rebecca

is a Paraoptometric and Contact Lens Tech. She joined the Clarke EyeCare team in September of 2022. She is the mom of three sweet, wonderful children. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her family and children. She loves to cook and try new things in the kitchen. Photography is her passion, and she has been a business owner of Paisley Bird Photography for 7+ years. Photography is her heart and soul!

What do you like best about your job?
"I get to help others by providing the services they need, and that makes me feel wonderful!"

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“The comradery with my co-workers. The atmosphere is by far top-notch!”

Favorite motto or quote:
1 Corinthians 16:14 
"Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all you do."

Malena

joined our Paraoptometric team in March of 2023, and is a self-described granny with all of her friend groups! Her loves include crocheting, her cat, and anything with raisins in it. She embraces learning new things which makes her passionate and effective in her position as Tech trainer!

What you like best about your job?
I love that I get an opportunity to learn about new things every day! And that I got a cat from Dr. McGonigle, lol!

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
I love that I've been able to develop real, genuine friendships with my teammates! I absolutely LOVE my work family at Clarke! They accept my funny quirks, random outbursts of energy, and endless conversations.

Favorite motto or quote:
“I mean, sure, I have my bad days, but then I remember what a cute smile I have.” - Chandler Bing (character from TV show Friends)
 

Seanna

Seanna joined our Paraoptometric Team in June of 2023. She attended Vernon College and graduated with her Associates degree in Science. In her spare time, she likes to paint, take care of her plants, and hang out with family & friends!

What do you like best about your job?
I like learning about optometry, and there's a lot to learn!

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
I get to work with the best people. We're truly friends both inside and outside of work hours!

Favorite motto or quote:
"It is what it is." - J.E. Lawrence

Victoria "Tori"

was born and raised in Wichita Falls. She joined our Paraoptometric team in July of 2023. She loves spending time with friends, family, and her dog. In her down time she unwinds by watching movies and running outside on a nice day. 

What you like best about your job? 
I love that we learn something new everyday. It's never a dull moment! 

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
I love the environment and working with my coworkers. We can laugh and have fun while working hard!

Favorite motto or quote:
"There's nothing better than a world where everybody's just trying to make each other laugh." - Mathew Perry
 

Olivia

started working with us as a Paraoptometric in June of 2023. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, Olivia loves to travel, read, and hang out with her friends. She's also a little obsessed with her dachshund, Augie!

What do you like best about your job?
I genuinely enjoy making connections with our patients.

What do you like about working at Clarke?
What I love best about working at Clarke is my coworkers. I feel like I have made a second family working up there!

Favorite motto or quote:
"Don't let the haters stop you from doing your thang." - Kevin G. (character from Mean Girls)

Alyssa

joined our Paraoptometric team in September of 2023. She is from Archer City, Texas and enjoys spending time with family and friends every chance she gets. A hidden talent of her's is singing, and she loves an adventure!

What do you like best about your job?
What I like most about my job is all the new things I've learned, and being able to get out of my comfort zone with abilities I never thought I would have. 

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
The thing I like best about working at Clarkes is the environment and the friendships I have built while being here! The work staff is absolutely amazing and so welcoming with everyone that comes in.

Favorite motto or quote:
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on" - Robert Frost

 

Amanda

is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant and our Contact Lens Study Coordinator. She joined the Clarke EyeCare team in August 2011. She has an amazing son, Lawson, and spent 5 years in the Marine Corps so her work ethic is strong. She enjoys learning new things and looks forward to the challenges that await the next day!

What do you like best about your job?
“I like the idea that I get to meet new people everyday.”  

What do you like best about working at Clarke?
“I love how family oriented the doctors are and know how much they care and trust their staff. It is a great feeling to come to work knowing that I will learn something new from each person I work with.”

Favorite motto or quote:
“Be open to amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interests you.” — Leigh Steinberg

Maxine

joined the Clarke Aesthetics team in October of 2022 bringing with her a background in dermatology. She has an older sister and two wonderful nieces, Michael and Fallon.  Maxine enjoys shopping, spoiling her dog Phoebe and hanging out with family and friends in her free time.

What do you like best about working in the aesthetics industry?
“I love that im able to help our patients feel better and be more confident with their appearance.”  

Favorite motto or quote:
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!" – Mae West

Shelbey

joined our Clarke Aesthetics team in October of 2022 as a Licensed Aesthetician. Shelbey enjoys spending time with her friends and family in her spare time. She also has a dog, Millie, who is always keeping her occupied.

What do you like best about working in the aesthetics industry?
"I love that I get to help people not only feel better about themselves, but also see the way aesthetics can change the quality of their life."

Favorite motto or quote?
"My motto has always been that aesthetics is an investment, not a luxury."