Meet The Staff

All professionals at Daly Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

Doctors

  • Dr.
    Sean M. Daly

    Dr. Daly stays on top of the latest advances in dentistry and spends many hours on continuing education to provide the highest quality of dentistry possible. Dr. Daly is a member of the American Dental Association, Adams County Dental Association, Southwest District Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, and the Clay County Health Board.

    Dr. Sean M. Daly, DDS is a native to Nebraska and grew up just outside of Kenesaw. After high school, he attended undergraduate studies at Doane College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He then graduated from the University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Dentistry in May of 2002 where he received his degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Daly has been practicing in Hastings since June of 2003.

    Dr. Daly likes to stay on top of the latest advances in dentistry. Thus, he spends many hours on continuing education so that he provides the highest quality of dentistry possible. He’s a member of the American Dental Association, Adams County Dental Association, Southwest District Dental Association, and the Nebraska Dental Association.

    Dr. Daly and his wife Shannon have five children – two daughters, Gracie and Lily, and three sons, Noah, Graham, and Finn. In his free time, Dr. Daly likes a wide variety of outdoor activities, including sports, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. Dr. Daly and his family are also active members of St. Michaels Church.

  • Dr.
    Sydney Parr

    Dr. Sydney Parr was raised in Roseland, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental surgery degree. Throughout dental school she was an active member of the American Student Dental Association and took pride in offering free and reduced oral health care to underserved populations during Mission of Mercy and children’s dental events.

    In her free time Dr. Parr loves keeping up with her nieces and nephews, spending time with family, enjoying sunny weather on a lake or golf course, trying fun recipes, and reading.  She is recently engaged to her fiancé Hunter Fischer, an electric lineman from Hastings, Nebraska, and will become Dr. Sydney Fischer next summer. 

    Dr. Parr is excited to be back in Hastings serving the communities she grew up in. She strives for provider-patient relationships built on trust, empathy, and the highest quality of care, and is committed to helping maintain confident and healthy smiles for patients of all ages. 


    Front Desk Team


  • Jess Kort

    Jess graduated from CCC in 1999 with an associate degree in dental assisting. She has been working with Dr. Daly since March 2005.  Jess started off working chairside with Dr. Daly and has now moved to working in the front office with insurance.  She can also help you schedule an appointment, answer questions about your bill, discuss payment options and help you with your insurance.   She has been married to her husband Brian since 2002, and they have three children – Cameron, Braiden, and Kiera. With only 1 kid left at home she is finding she has more spare time on her hands to spend with family and friends, planting flowers, volunteering at church and traveling.

  • Mindy Schmidt

    Mindy graduated form University of Nebraska, Lincoln with a degree in English and has been working at Daly family dentistry since 2005.  Mindy can help you schedule an appointment, answer questions about your bill, discuss payment options and help you figure out what your insurance will cover.  She has been married to her husband, Trent, for 20 years and together they have four children: Emma, Sophie, Bella and Mason.  Mindy resides in Roseland and enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events and traveling.


    Dental Assistant Team

  • Ashley Engelhardt

    Born and raised in Hastings/Juniata area. She attended Adams Central High School and graduated in 2003.  Attended Cloud County Community College to study general Education.  Transferred to Central Community college in Hastings, graduated in 2007 with a degree in Dental Assisting.  Worked in Hastings for a year then moved to Lincoln for 10 years where she worked as a dental assistant.  In 2018 she met her husband, moved back home to work in Kearney for 2 years.  Ashley Joined the office June 2021.   Ashley and her husband, Garrett got married in 2021. Together they have 1 child Harper. She is also a stepmom to a beautiful girl, Hannah. Ashley also has two energetic dogs Callie and Flynn.  She enjoys playing and watching volleyball. Fall is her favorite season, along with the Chicago cubs, iced coffee and spending time with Family and Friends. 

  • Kelli Fitzke

    Kelli is a dental assistant who has worked with Dr. Daly since June 2020.  She graduated from CCC Hastings, in 2009, with an associate degree in dental assisting.  Kelli enjoys working chairside with Dr. Daly.  Kelli and her husband Bryce have been married since 2010. They have four children, Ruby, Elsie, Griffin and Millie who keep them very busy with their activities.  They enjoy camping and vacationing.

  • Amy Erie

    Amy graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Lincoln Southeast Community College in 2005.  She joined Daly Family Dentistry in February of 2016.  Born and raised in Hastings, she finds it very nostalgic to be working in the same dental office she went to as a child.  Amy works chairside with Dr. Daly and enjoys chatting with patients and answering any questions they may have.  She and her husband Ben have been married since 2004, have 1 child, Chloe, and two dogs Mitchell and Mya.  In her spare time, she is either helping Ben with their house renovation or they are gone for the weekend camping.


    Dental Hygienist Team

  • Diane Rinne Brannagan

    Diane is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 30 years’ experience. She has an associate degree from Central Community College.  Diane has 3 children, 3 grandchildren and one dog, Shep. She enjoys the Botanical Gardens, museums and a good martini.

  • Melissa Bauder

    Melissa is a Dental Hygienist, employed at Daly Family Dentistry since 2012.  She has been practicing for 26 years.  She graduated from CCC with her dental assisting degree and her associate of science degree in Dental Hygiene.  Melissa was born and raised in Hastings.   Her and her husband Mike reside here with their four children Landon, Logan, Maci and McCoy.  Melissa enjoys spending time with family, going to kid’s activities, golfing and going to the lake.

  • Lyndsey Elley

    Lyndsey grew up in West Plains, MO. She moved to Hastings in 2011 to attend the CCC Dental Hygiene program, from which she graduated in 2014. After briefly returning home to Missouri, she soon realized Nebraska was her true home and has been here ever since. She met her husband, Colin, and they were married in October 2019. Together, they have a daughter named Lyla, a cat named Harper, and a dog named Sable.

    Outside of work, Lyndsey enjoys being with her husband and daughter; experiencing all the fun new milestones and memories being made together, as well as cooking, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with friends. 

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

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Friday:

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