Administrator Team

Illinois Health Careers is here to put you on the fast track to jump start your career.

Illinois health Careers is committed to providing future Health care professionals with the education to become highly trained, knowledgeable, and work-ready by means of hands-on classroom instruction by an expert faculty as well as clinical utilization of state-of-the-art technology, and promoting the highest level of professionalism, personal growth, and real-world experience.

Yaroslav Yarmolyuk, DDS, MS

Dr. Y is dedicated to providing the students of Illinois health Careers with the most updated and comprehensive dental and orthodontic assisting theory as well as all the practical skills that will make them competent and confident in their new role of a Dental/Orthodontic Assistant.

“For me, orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth. Orthodontics is the way of helping my patients to improve their lives by giving them a beautiful, healthy, and confident smile. Orthodontic treatment changes lives by making patients’ smiles more attractive and significantly improving their confidence and self-esteem.”

Dr. Y is an award winning orthodontic specialist. He has been featured on WGN, WIFR, and ethnic stations including Polvison.

In addition to awards, Dr. Y has been on a mission of philanthropy. Whether it might be giving back to the community, offering free braces for the less fortunate, and organizing charity events.

We Will Help You Earn A Career!

Illinois Health Careers has a top dental assisting and orthodontic assisting school in the Chicagoland area. Illinois Health Careers is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and will prepare you for a successful future in the Allied Health Field.

Our Administrative Team

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Colinda Kram

Colinda comes to us with 26 years of experience in Healthcare and Academics. Her experience includes management and leadership roles in a vast array of healthcare settings such as Director of Allied Health, Colinda is also an expert at course development and implementation of curriculum. She holds a Masters in Healthcare Management, Double Associate of Science in Medical Assistant and Nursing. She is also a licensed instructor through the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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Karolina Lekarczyk-Plascencia

Karolina is a motivational leader driven to make a difference in the dental industry by ways of opening doors to engage students who exhibit interest in healthcare. She inspires and develops new students by providing them with tangible, hands-on training programs. Karolina encourages students to make a direct impact using their newly acquired knowledge and skills to make a difference in the dental community. Karolina is a graduate of DePaul University. Karolina is fluent in Polish and Spanish languages.

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Inna Sobchuk

Inna joined IDC in 2021 as IDC School Administrator. Having background and experience of teacher, she is inspired to involve in study as many students as possible. She is interested in providing quality education. Inna has over 10 years of experience in customer care. Teaching and customer care experience are a great combination in creating new courses where all these skills are very useful. Her moto is “Stay healthy mentally and physically! Keep moving!”

Meet Our Instructors

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Chandra McGee

My name is Chandra McGee- Evans I've been Dental Assisting over 30 years. From General Dentistry to Speciality. I attended Apollo College of Dental and Health Careers where I obtained a Dental Assistant certificate. I had the opportunity to expand my Dental Assistant Career by Teaching & Job placement assistance. With my experience in assisting I love to help others maintain their goals in life.

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Roxanne Santana

Roxanne loves being in the dental field and teaching students at Illinois Dental Careers. She enjoys being a part of the dedicated and passionate team and helping teach those who are looking for a new career choice. She hopes to instill the love she has developed for dentistry in her students.

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Irene Tecson

My Name is Irene . I've been dedicated to working in the Dental field for 15 years and looking forward to continuing work and giving patients the care they need. I also have an independent Dental and Orthodontic Laboratory that I'm hands -on in fabrication of any dental appliances.
Aside from work, I love spending time with my 4 beautiful children and with my Siberian husky named "Bella".

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Dr. Greeshma Ashok

I have been in the field of dentistry since 2007. I graduated from Dental school in 2012 and holds a Bachelor degree in Dental surgery and worked as an associate dental surgeon. I also received a certification in dental assisting with experience working in multi-specialty practices. I find immense pleasure in sharing what I have learned and making changes to the life of many students by introducing them to the field of dentistry.

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Deyon Coffi

I’m a Certified Allied Healthcare Instructor with over 12 years of experience and outstanding qualifications in teaching adult students. I’m Deeply committed to enriching students' lives by helping each student overcome personal barriers that impact their learning. I enjoy being an Illinois State Board of Education Instructor. My goal is the student’s success, and my philosophy is “Don't chase the grades; chase the knowledge, and the grades will follow.” After finishing my education, I started working at the community care center, where we received extern medical assistant students. I oversaw training them. I feel great sharing my skills, and all the externs asked me to get into teaching. My dad was a professor, and teaching has always been my passion. The only place I feel like myself, is love to be a day in and day out in the classroom in front of my students. I’m an artist, and teaching is my art.

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Laurie Lynn Hines

Laurie Lynn Hines is an experienced dental assistant and lead clinical coordinator for Bull Valley Dentistry. After graduating from the Elgin Community College dental assisting program, Laurie went on to gain experience in many aspects of dentistry, including orthodontics. Even as a teenager Laurie knew she would be destined for a career in dentistry. She would straighten out paper clips bending and fitting them to her upper teeth to stimulate wearing a removable retainer. Laurie is dedicated and passionate about helping others through education to acquire the skills to achieve their goals in dentistry.

Tracie Clubb

Dental Auxiliary has been my life for over the last 30 years. I have a true passion for the profession and enjoy staying up to date with the modern technological advancements available for dental assistants. Dental Assisting is always evolving allowing us, the best efforts to help our patients. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. My experience runs between Tampa Bay Florida and Chicago Illinois. I am certified as an expended functions dental assistant

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Afruja Aktar

I am a dentist from foreign country, attended Dhaka Dental College (University of Dhaka in Bangladesh) and awarded with the degree of Bachelor in Dental surgery (BDS)
I have 5 years of chair-side (clinical) experience as a dentist. In 2021, I moved here in USA with my family and currently working as a dental assistant with the goal to become a licensed dentist in USA.
I love to share my knowledge and helping patient to improve their oral health. I enjoy to meet with new people, making friends, to know about new culture and helping people in their need.
I am happily married with my husband for 7 years and we have a very active 4 years Old little boy who keeps us always busy.
I love to travel and spend time with my family, sometimes cooking special recipes and reading books (science fiction).

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Derriece Davis

Derriece has been a Certified dental assistant for 11 1/2 years. After graduating and working in general dentistry she decided to further her education by achieving multiple certifications to help with patient care by educating them with modern-day materials and procedures. She has numerous certificates such as coronal polishing, coronal scaling, pit & Fissure sealant placement, peripheral intravenous therapy, digital scanning/ designing, and many more to name.

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Tracie Clubb

Dental Auxiliary has been my life for over the last 30 years. I have a true passion for the profession and enjoy staying up to date with the modern technological advancements available for dental assistants. Dental Assisting is always evolving allowing us, the best efforts to help our patients. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. My experience runs between Tampa Bay Florida and Chicago Illinois. I am certified as an expended functions dental assistant

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Mildred Diaz Roldan

Hello my name is Mildred, let me tell you a little bit of my self. I am one of the Orthodontic Assistant Instructor. Have over 20+years in the Orthodontic field. Yes Orthodontic is my passion🥰. I am so excited and am looking forward to be working with you.

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Sam

My name is Sam, and I have been working in the dental field for 9 years! I began my journey in orthodontics but more recently have been assisting in a general office. At the end of the day, my heart belongs to ortho! I love guiding my office in ways to be more organized, OSHA compliant, and being connected to our community. I enjoy spreading positivity around the office and have even held monthly “positivity meetings” in the workplace to encourage a strong bond not only with coworkers but patients as well. I firmly believe the world needs more kindness, and it can all begin in the dental chair!”

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Tracie King

Tracie King, Homewood Orthodontic Instructor. Traci King brings over two decades of extensive experience in the dental field, with a specialized focus as an orthodontics assistant for 18 years. Throughout her career, Traci has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment within her practice. In addition to her professional achievements, Traci is an avid traveler who values cultural exploration and experiences that broaden her perspectives. She prioritizes quality time with her family, particularly her college-aged child, showcasing her dedication to maintaining a balanced and fulfilling personal life alongside her professional pursuits. With a deep-rooted passion for both dentistry and interpersonal relationships, Traci is eager to transition her wealth of knowledge and practical skills into the realm of education. She seeks to leverage her extensive industry expertise and commitment to continuous learning to inspire and educate future dental professionals. Traci's blend of technical proficiency, genuine care for others, and dedication to personal growth make her a valuable asset in shaping the next generation of dental professionals.

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Miss Virginia Duff

Miss Virginia Duff is a nationally registered Medical Assistant, with over 13 years of experience. In a wide variety of experience from family medicine to pediatric, OBGYN and some specialty such as ENT, Allergy, and Pulmonology. She has a great passion for giving back and being of service to her community. Miss Duff will be our new medical assistant instructor in Arlington heights

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