Our Staff
Tricia Ling
Preschool Director
Pre-K Teacher
Music Enrichment
Tricia has been with AFCP since Jan. 2007. She has taught every age except the 2’s. Tricia has a BS Degree in Special Education from Greensboro College and has over 25 years of teaching experience, including homeschooling her 5 children. Tricia and her husband have a heart for foreign missions, having traveled to Nicaragua, China and Israel on missions trips. She and her husband have been married for 39 years, have raised 5 amazing children and have 3 beautiful grandchildren.
“I enjoy the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with the preschoolers, their families and the staff.”
Chelsea Woodsend
Moms Morning Out (Mondays)
Chelsea graduated from MHS in 2009. This is her fourth year teaching. She has previously subbed and volunteered at Adams Farm Christian Preschool. She has been married to her husband, Lance, for 11 years and has two wonderful children, Mako and Marona.
“What I love most about teaching at AFCP is watching the children’s love for Jesus grow from the beginning of the year to the end.”
Lamar Mullis
Moms Morning Out (Mondays)
Toddlers & Twos (Tu/Th)
Toddlers & Twos (W/F)
Lamar started substituting at AFCP in 2021 while her grandson was attending school there. This will be her first year teaching the Toddlers and Twos. She earned her middle school teaching certificate in 1996 from George Mason University and taught in Fairfax County, VA before moving to the Triad in 2003. She and her husband, Alan, have been married for 20 years. They have raised three amazing daughters, Courtney, Mandy and Julia and have three beautiful grandchildren and a fourth on the way!
Shelby Barton
Toddlers & Twos (W/F)
Shelby graduated from Emmaus Bible College in 2020 with a bachelors in Bible and Youth Ministry. She previously worked in childcare at Wesleyan Christian Academy. She is a member of Adams Farm Community Church and currently serves in the youth ministry with her husband, Tim. She and her husband welcomed their son, Uriah, into the world in December 2022.
Makaylah Ling
Toddlers & Twos (Tu/Thur)
4 Year Olds (M/W/F)
Makaylah has been with AFCP for 4 years.
“AFCP is such a special community that I love being a part of!”
Jeanna Evans
Three Year Olds (M-F)
This is Jeanna’s fifth year at AFCP. Jeanna has 23 years of teaching experience. She graduated from Peace College with an Associates degree and UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Jeanna and her husband, Jonathan, have two children, Elizabeth and Katherine.
“What I love most about working at AFCP is teaching children about Jesus and His incredible love for them.”
Allison Touchatt
Three Year Olds (M-F)
Allison graduated from ECCC in 2012 with an Associates of Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences. This is her third year teaching at AFCP. Prior to teaching she was a substitute at AFCP for 3 years. She and her husband, Christopher, have been married for 11 years and have 2 beautiful children, William and Abigail.
“I am excited to be a part of the students’ growth in education, love and knowledge for our amazing God”
Chris Asbury
4 Year Olds (M-F)
Chris has served at AFCP since August 2007. She graduated from UNCG with a BS in Finance. Prior to coming to AFCP, she enjoyed many years volunteering at her daughter’s elementary school and VBS. Chris has been married for 25 years and has one daughter, two stepchildren and two grandsons.
“I’m blessed to have this preschool family, and I enjoy developing meaningful relationships with the children and their families while sharing the love of Jesus.”
Hilary Lewis
4 Year Olds (M-F)Hilary has been teaching at AFCP since 2001. She is a member of Adams Farm Community Church and has also taught Children’s Church and volunteered with VBS and the church nursery. Hilary graduated from Humboldt State in California. She and her husband, Spencer, have two daughters, Robyn and Erin.
“I enjoy teaching at AFCP because it feels like we’re family. I also like to challenge the children to learn Bible verses.”
Betsy Steinback
4 Year Olds (M/W/F)
This will be Betsy’s 7th year at AFCP. She previously worked with the 4 year olds, and recently returned to sub and was blessed to work 2 days a week in the 2 year old class. She has served in many children’s ministries at church in the last 25 years. She graduated from UNCG. She has been married for 37 years and has one son.
Jessica Argiento
Preschool Volunteer
Jessica graduated from Andrews High School and serves as a volunteer in all of the preschool classrooms.
“I enjoy playing with and loving the children.”
Emily Lowell
Preschool Volunteer
Emily attended Grimsley High School. She studied Early Childhood Education at GTCC and at Randolph Community College. Emily began volunteering at AFCP in 2021. She enjoys helping the children with crafts and school work. Her hobbies are nail art and bowling.
“I enjoy the morning devotion with the whole staff.”
