Meet Our Team

Megan Zimmerman

Office Manager

Megan has been committed to helping her husband, Dr. Zimmerman, create their shared vision of a successful practice since the beginning of ZFD in 2012. Dentistry was far from Megan's sight after earning her master's degree in counseling from West Virginia University in 2010. However, this educational background combined with her involvement in all of the administrative needs of the business side of dentistry and developed interest in the field has allowed her to find her niche in the dental profession.

In addition to satisfying the vast array of financial duties and business requirements of the practice, Megan's role is also defined by her steadfast passion to create the ultimate experience for patients and her dedication to a team-driven environment. She is devoted to finding ways to efficiently operate and effectively communicate so that this type of exceptional experience for patients and team members can be achieved.

Heather Metzler

Registered Dental Hygienist

Heather has been practicing dental hygiene for almost 20 years. She earned her degree in dental hygiene from Allegany College of Maryland in 1999 and continued her education with a bachelor's degree from Penn State in 2001. The ZFD team was excited to welcome Heather in May 2017 to serve as the New Patient Coordinator and dental hygienist. Her transition was seamless as she immediately connected to Dr. Zimmerman's constant focus on the comfort of his patients and his commitment to using only the highest quality of dental materials. New patients will more than likely see Heather on their first visit to the office. ​​

Heather is extremely passionate about life and dentistry! Her wonderful smile and constant positivity are contagious to patients and team members who feel "like family" to her. Creating a trusting relationship with patients is one of Heather's main goals as a clinician. Through this relationship, she loves being able to assist in giving people the confidence of a healthy smile and achieve their smile dreams! ​

Heather is proud to serve the Cove community in which she has lived her entire life. In 2001, she married her "true love," Andy Metzler and together they have two beautiful daughters, Shelby and Sydney. Heather and her family enjoy traveling, attending church at Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. In her spare time, she enjoys planning her family's next adventure, reading on her porch, watching movies, and making digital photo albums.​

Emily Culbertson

Registered Dental Hygienist

Emily is also one of our amazing hygienists! She began her career with ZFD immediately following graduation from Allegany College of Maryland in 2014 with her associate degree in dental hygiene. As a licensed dental hygienist, Emily also completed the additional requirements necessary to administer local anesthesia for a truly painless dental experience.​

Patients at ZFD get to know Emily as "the hygienist who grew up on the dairy farm!" And indeed, she did! Working with her family on a farm in James Creek, she gained a valuable work ethic that clearly shines through in her dedication to the dental profession and her team, as well as her commitment to her patients.​

Emily holds great value working in a family setting like ZFD where she has an opportunity to not only make a difference in her patients' smiles, but she loves sharing life's special moments with them, especially moments involving her "fur babies!" (If you haven't guessed it, our team loves animals!)​

Amy Kurtz

Registered Dental Hygienist

Amy is a caring and fun-loving dental hygienist that has 17 years of experience helping people keep a healthy smile. She graduated in 2003 from Allegany College of Maryland with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene and obtained several high honors awards. She started working for Zimmerman Family Dentistry in April 2020 after a long career in Hollidaysburg. Before attending college for dental hygiene, she worked at the Village at Morrison’s Cove as a CNA for 13 years. Helping the residents take care of their teeth prompted her career into dental hygiene.

Amy thoroughly enjoys being a dental hygienist and looks forward to seeing her patients every day. She enjoys educating people on proper care and takes time to explain in-office procedures and daily techniques for home. She has a high attention to detail and strives for every person to have a perfect, clean smile. From kids to adults, she works to put people at ease and make their appointment enjoyable. She likes working with children and takes great joy in teaching them how to brush and floss with assistance from her stuffed animal buddy "Nemo".

Amy is a lifelong Cove resident and lives in Roaring Spring. She met her husband Mike in ninth grade and they have been together ever since. They have 2 adult children; Shasta and her husband, Josh; and Michael Jr. and his wife, Paige. She’s also a new grandma to Stella and is owned by 2 cats, a bird, and many fish. Amy is a busy bee and loves gardening, doing landscaping projects, and tinkering with her pond and waterfall. She also decorates for Christmas and Halloween to the extreme - it takes a month or more to decorate for each one.

Karley Thomas

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Karley’s lifelong interest and passion for dental health care led to her choice as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). She attended Greater Altoona Career and Technical Center in Altoona where she obtained her associates degree in 2012 and loves working in the dental profession.

Karley joined the ZFD team in September 2020 as our EFDA. As a member of our team, she truly loves and appreciates the consistent tender care we offer to our patients.

Karley married the love of her life in June 2015. In October 2019, they welcomed their son, Rhett. As a family they enjoy spending time outside, landscaping, boating with friends and family, and taking their two golden retrievers for walks.

Shannon Norris

Dental Assistant

Shannon has been enjoying her career as a dental assistant for over 21 years and was welcomed to the ZFD team in December 2020. She has a passion for providing her patients with excellent dental care while forming meaningful relationships with them. Shannon’s empathetic nature and her professionalism are an asset to the ZFD team. She is looking forward to fulfilling a career long goal of hers to assist in the placement of dental implants as Dr. Zimmerman will be expanding his services to providing mini dental implants to his patients.

Raised in Huntingdon, Shannon still resides there today with her husband, Chuck. Together they have 5 wonderful grown children and one grandson. Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and working on projects with her husband.

Angie Thomas

Scheduling Coordinator

Angie Thomas joined the Zimmerman Family Dentistry team in 2019. In her role as Scheduling Coordinator, she helps ensure our schedule is organized and running smoothly. Angie is passionate about providing every patient with an excellent customer service experience. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are an asset to her administrative tasks.

Angie and her husband Sam live in Bedford with their chocolate lab, Deacon. They are the proud parents of three adult children. In her time away from the office, Angie enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and serving as treasurer for Camp Cadet of Bedford County.