Our Staff
Tricia Ling
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 over 40 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.”
Lamar Mullis
Toddlers & 2 Year Olds
Lamar started substituting at AFCP in 2021 while her grandson was attending school here. This will be her fourth 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 lived in Greensboro, Jamestown and are now in Stokesdale. They have been married for 23 years and have raised three amazing daughters, Courtney, Mandy and Julia and have five beautiful grandchildren.
“I am so thankful that God has led me to Adams Farm Christian Preschool. I am excited about sharing Jesus’ love with the children as we learn to socialize, play and have fun.”
Chris Asbury
Toddlers & 2 Year Olds
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 28 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.”
Jeanna Evans
3 Year Olds
This is Jeanna’s 8th year at AFCP. Jeanna has 26 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 daughters, ages 29 and 26.
“AFCP is such a special community that I love being a part of!”
Allison Touchatt
3 Year Olds
Allison graduated from ECCC in 2012 with an Associates of Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences. This is her 6th 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 14 years and have 2 beautiful children, William and Abigail.
“I love being able to watch and help cultivate the children’s love and knowledge of Jesus. Being a part of AFCP feels like coming home; we are family.”
Betsy Stainback
4 Year Olds (M/W/F)
This will be Betsy’s 10th year at AFCP. She worked with the 2 year olds for one year, then moved to the 4 year old class. She has served in many children’s ministries at church in the last 26 years. She graduated from UNCG. She has been married for 40 years and has one son.
Makaylah Waites
4 Year Olds (M/W/F)
Makaylah has been a part of AFCP since she was homeschooled, helping in her mom’s classroom. When she graduated high school from Southern Guilford in 2017, she started volunteering and substituting until coming on staff as a teacher in 2019.
“AFCP is such a special community that I love being a part of!”
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.”
Yuwana Matar
4 Year Olds (M-F)
This is Yuwana’s 1st year teaching at AFCP. Yuwana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. She and her husband have been married for seven years and have a handsome little boy.
“I am so blessed to be a part of the AFCP family this year. I am looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growth and special memories.”
Chelsea Woodsend
Floater
This is Chelsea’s 7th year with AFCP. She has previously taught and volunteered at Adams Farm Christian Preschool. She has two wonderful kids.
“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.”
Jessica Argiento
Volunteer Intern
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 Fields
Volunteer Intern
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.”