ACDC Staff

My name is Angie McLaughlin. I am an alumni, past teacher, and past parent of Asbury Child Development Center. I have returned to assist in the office and be a part of the school I have known and loved for a very long time. I received my bachelor’s degree at Miami University in Oxford, OH in elementary education K-8. I live in Salisbury with my husband and four children.

My name is Casey Taylor and I live in Delmar, MD with my husband Scott and three children Riley, Blake and Colby. I graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Outdoor Education from Salisbury University. I taught Kindergarten at a local private school for over 6 years. Before working as the Director of Asbury Child Development Center, I was the director of a child development center on the Western Shore. I enjoy spending time with my family at the beach, boating, fishing/crabbing, and skiing.

Originally from the U.K., I have lived in the US for the past 21 years. Before moving across the pond, I attended Manchester College, studying secretarial skills and business admin. Upon graduating I worked as a personal assistant for the CEO’s of several large companies.

I have three daughters. My eldest daughter is taking a gap year before starting med school next year. My middle daughter is a senior at UMD, and my youngest daughter attends the Salisbury school. My husband is a pediatrician working at Children’s Medical Group of Salisbury.

I am a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer and Board Member of a local cat rescue group.

Cindi Hildreth has been a teacher at ACDC since 2000, teaching the Fours Pre-K class. She lives in Salisbury with her husband Brian and has 3 grown children Kyle, Brandon & Kimmy. Her children all “graduated” from ACDC as well. CIndi and her family attend Asbury UMC. She is a graduate of Washington College where she majored in French Education. An animal lover, you can always find some 4 legged creatures or a tank full of fish in her classroom.

Cindi enjoys getting “reconnected” with her prior students and catching up with what they’ve become after their preschool years. Cindi loves to paint, garden and enjoys quiet walks with her husband and dogs.

My name is Danna Abbott, I was born in Salisbury and attended local schools. I have an elementary education degree from the University of Florida. (Go Gators) I started teaching at ACDC when my children were young. They both now live is Salisbury with their families. In fact, I even had my granddaughter in Kindergarten. ACDC has been my home for many years, I wish for all the children that attend ACDC to leave with a love of learning and school.

Ellen Smith is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Management, Housing, and Family Development. She is married to Bruce Smith, a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley, and has 2 children: Brian and Emily, and a daughter- in- law, Kelsey. Ellen was employed at Tommy Tucker Nursery School for five years, and then stayed home to raise her 2 children. After they entered elementary school, Ellen joined the staff at Asbury Child Development Center and has been teaching for 18 years. In her spare time, Ellen enjoys volunteering at Asbury Church with the quilting and puppet ministries, and enjoys spending time with her family.

My name is Holly Foster. I was born and raised in Salisbury, MD. I graduated from James M. Bennett High School and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond. I am married and have two teenage daughters.

Upon graduation I worked for a law office in Salisbury and then worked as an Admissions Counselor for a local Business School in Salisbury also. I continued on to become the Director of Admissions at Wor-Wic Community College. After working there for 11 years, I resigned after the birth of my first child. I now have 2 teenage daughters.

Hi! I am Jennifer Golba and I live in Salisbury, MD with my husband Pete and two kids Andrew and Brooke. I graduated from Parkside High School and attended Wesley College in Dover, DE where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I worked as a public school teacher before staying home with my children. Both of my kids attended Asbury and I started working here when my daughter Brooke was in Kindergarten. I love it! I enjoy spending time with my family, the beach and summer!

My name is Julia Morris. I am from Carmel, Indiana. After moving to five different states, I graduated High School in upstate NY. I moved tow more times to tow different states, which is where I settled on the eastern shore of Maryland in 2001. I am the wife of Steven and we have two beautiful daughters. Alexis is 15 and attends Mardela Middle and High School and Emma is 10 and attends Northwestern Elementary School.

I have taught in the public school system as a subsiitute and a coach since I moved down here . In 2008, I went ot work at Christian Coummunity Child Care with 3 year olds. In 2010, a position came avaiable at Wicomico Day School where I worked with 2’s, 3’s and 4’s along with substituting throughour the school with all grades. In 2016, I started working at ACDCteaching two and three year olds.

Along with my experience in Early Childhood Education, I have a Bachalors degree in Psycholgy. I am currently working on my masters degree in Elementary Education and plan on completion in December of 2019.

My name is Angela Wagner. I work as an assistant in the 2s. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work in a place that creates such a wonderful foundation for learning.

I have been an educator since graduating from Western Maryland College in 2001 with degrees in Biology and Classics. Most of my experience is in Quaker education at Abington Friends School where I worked as a middle school science and Latin teacher for 8 years. After this time, I was fortunate to be able to stay home with my two girl, Sarah and Emilie when we moved to Salisbury in 2011. My husband, Mike, is a pathologist at Peninsula Regional.

During my time as a stay at home mom, I discovered how much I enjoy working with little ones. I always looked forward to volunteer days at Asbury and enjoy everything from playing on the floor to teaching them to teaching them how to hold a pencil or scissors or share with their friends. When not working with little ones, I enjoy baking, reading, sewing, relaxing on the beach, and watching my girls do gymnastics and dance.

Tina Dayton-Ludwick, known by her students as Mrs. Ludwick, began working at Asbury Child Development Center (ACDC) in 2017 after her daughter completed her third year of attending the preschool. Mrs. Ludwick was so fond of ACDC and its philosophy of caring for and instructing children that she never wanted to leave! Prior to her employment at ACDC, she tutored students who learn differently for over twenty years. Her education includes preschool certification from Chesapeake College and reading certification from the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, post-graduate coursework in speech and hearing, training in a number of reading intervention programs, an MFA in writing from Sarah Lawrence College, and a BA in English Literature from University of MD Baltimore County. In her spare time she writes poetry and has edited several works of children’s literature.

My name is Leah Huey. I live in Pocomoke City, Maryland. My husband is Rick Huey and we have two daughters. Jessica Huey and Emily Huey. Jessica works at T Rowe Price as a graphic design artist. She graduated from Towson University. Emily attends St. Mary’s and plays on the soccer team there.

I attended Salisbury University and graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science. I began my teaching career at Holly Grove Christian, and worked there for 13 years. I have been teaching Pre-K 4’s at ACDC for 7 years. I enjoy teaching a fitness class at the Pocomoke YMCA. I love spending time with friends and family.

Liza Evans is a teacher in the Asbury Child Development Center two year old program. She has been a member of the ACDC staff for seventeen years. She has been working with the twos for the majority of this time, with one year of dual duty as a teacher of two year olds and four year olds.

Mrs. Evans is a graduate of Tift College. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has public school experience in Georgia, Florida and Delaware, having taught grades three through eight.

Mrs. Evans is married to Steve Evans. They are the parents of four, one daughter and three sons. They are also grandparents to three. Mrs. Evans attends Allen Memorial Baptist Church and serves as a teacher in the Children’s Ministry. She enjoys gardening. She embraces the beach life. She thrives on shopping excursions. Most importantly, she loves time spent with friends and family.

My name is Margaret Engler. I was born and raised in Salisbury and am a graduate of Salisbury State. My husband Steve & I have been married for 32 years and have three children; Brian, Caitlin & Matt. I have worked at ACDC since 1999 when I was hired as a classroom aide in the two’s classes and had that job for three years. I began teaching in 2002, still with the two’s classes. Sometimes I’m asked “What can you teach a two your old?” My answer—“What can you NOT teach a two year old?” I feel blessed to work in such a supportive, vibrant environment and hope to be around for some time yet!

My name is Mary Beth Gicking. I graduated from Washington College last December with degrees in Music and Psychology. I just recently married my wonderful husband, Brian at the end of May. Asbury has been a second home to me for my entire life, but oddly enough I am the only one between my three siblings and myself who did not attend ACDC as a child due to where my family was living at the time. I am very excited to begin a new chapter of my life and join a new work family in a place that is so near and dear to my heart.

My name is Molly Byer. I work in Kindergarten and the 2’s classroom. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to work with the ACDC students as they begin and end their journey at Asbury. It is incredible to see the growth they make socially and academically.

I have been married to my husband, David Byer, for 21 years. We met when we were attending Salisbury State University. While there, I received my degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Communication Arts. Years later, I also received my Masters in Education. Although my husband and I grew up on the western shore, we fell in love with Salisbury and decided to make it our home.

I taught in the public school system for 7 years. Then I became a MOM! I was very fortunate to stay home with my two sons, Colby and Cade, who are now 13 and 10. They are easy to spot with their red hair, blue eyes and freckles. One of my favorite things to do is watch them play baseball and basketball. My boys went to Asbury for 3’s, 4’s and Kindergarten. I started working at Asbury when my youngest son was in Mrs. Huey’s 4’s class so I just finished my 6^th year as an assistant at ACDC. I love working at Asbury! I’m thankful for a job that makes me smile every day!

When I’m not working, I love going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family, swimming, walking, reading magazines and baking.  I love summer!

My name is Staci Alexander. I was born and raised in Salisbury and have been formally dancing since I was eight years old. After graduating high school, I joined the touring company Up With People, a non-profit dedicated to community involvement while performing a Broadway style review show. I traveled around the mid and southern United States and flew overseas to Sweden and Denmark. A few years later I joined another touring company called The Young Americans based out of Southern California. There I attended California Pacific College for the Performing Arts, focusing on singing, dancing and teaching children. With YAs, I covered 32 different states, Canada, Mexico, England, Wales and Ireland. I was offered a teaching job that landed me in Tucson, AZ, for 4 years. I auditioned and joined an urban dance company and performed my new found love- foundation style Hip hop dance. Since then I’ve moved back to the Shore, continued my schooling in Early Childhood Education at Wor-Wic and work most weeknights at local dance studios with guest appearances at Salisbury University as both choreographer and performer. If I’m not in the classroom or on the dancefloor, chances are I’m hanging with my son, enjoying our life to the fullest.

Tina Lambert-Marzec was born in Baltimore, MD.  She graduated from Western Maryland College with a BA in Comminications and moved to Wicomico County in 2002 where she resides with her husband and 3 daughters.  Tina enjoys working as a classroom assistant with Margaret Engler in the 2’s, Tuesday/Thursday class and subbing wherever needed.  Her hobbies include walking, hanging on the beach and is a self proclaimed “foodie”.