Tammy (Riepe) Sturdevant is a 1988 graduate of Perham High School. Following graduation, she attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND where she earned her A.S. degree in dental hygiene. After working full time as a hygienist for 10 years, she decided to pursue her ultimate dream of becoming a dentist. Upon completion of undergraduate studies at MSUM in Moorhead,, Dr. Tammy went on to dental school at the University of Minnesota where she graduated with honors in May of 2007.

Tammy and her husband, Paul, along with their 3 children, Zach, Hayden, and Ana, immediately moved to Perham where they opened the doors to Perham Family Dentistry in June of 2007. Paul is the business manager, and is also involved in coaching football at PHS.

 Why is Tammy involved with the 549 Family Foundation? ” We moved to Perham to raise our family because of the great school system here. With current funding issues, I think it is more important than ever for community involvement to help keep our school strong.”