Jen joined the team as an assistant in 2021 and then moved up to a teacher position in 2023. She became the site Director in late 2023 and started the new school year at NCCS. She is a single mom to a 10-year-old son who loves to draw. She has been in childcare for 12+ years and has also worked in the field of special education and trained and worked for a year as a verbal behavior therapist. In addition to her childcare courses, she also took classes in psychology.
In her spare time, Jen likes to be outside when it’s nice and spend time with her son. She also enjoys watching movies when she is at home. Her favorite genre is horror! Nothing is better than a good scary movie in the dark.
Casey Pack is our Site Director at Mechanicsville Elementary School. Casey started with ABC Care in 2021 as an assistant. Casey is currently attending classes at Carroll Community College to receive her associate in early childhood education. When Casey is not working or attending school, she enjoys spending time with her family. Casey also enjoys spending time hiking in the mountains and getting lost in reading a good book.
Mrs. Ashley currently has her Bachelors of Science of Elementary Education degree from Stevenson University. She has 6 years of experience with ABC Care and 5 years of experience in the elementary classroom, teaching 3rd and 4th grades. In her free time, she likes to read books even ones in the process of being published, hike or enjoy nature on a nice day, and go to the park or on playdates with her daughter, Skyler.
Jessica Chambers is quick to build relationships with the students and their families. Jessica loves to play card games at the centers with the students, especially Phase 10. Jessica is currently working on obtaining her Elementary Education degree from Liberty University. Jessica loves to teach children while encouraging them to follow their dreams. Outside of work, Jessica loves to take naps, be with family/friends, and be outdoors.
Timiri Breden was previously employed with ABC Care as a site director during the 2015-2016 school year. We welcomed her back for the start of the 2022 school year. She has over 10 years experience in the childcare field and is a certified lead teacher and director in all age groups (6-weeks through school age). She studied at Howard Community College where she received all of her certifications and continuing education coursework. Timiri spends most of her free time with her two young daughters in Sykesville, where she resides. She also loves painting and creating art projects for herself and daughters! Email: tbreden@abccareinc.com
Brittany Shenk is our ABC Care Site Director at Saint John Catholic School. Brittany is new to the ABC Care family, but she has been working in childcare since 2007. Through her career as a Preschool Teacher, she has had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from infants to middle schoolers. Brittany has an affinity for sharing her passion for science and reading with her students as well as encouraging their creativity and independence. Brittany enjoys playing video games with her son or visiting museums and science centers with him. When she has free time, Brittany loves to study geology, curl up with a good book, or take a nap.
Email: bshenk@abccareinc.com
Penny Hoffman joined ABC Care in October 2017 as an Assistant. She has three adult children, one is an aspiring musician, one is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech, and one is a Junior at Virginia Tech. When not a work, Penny enjoys, cooking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. Penny worked for a law firm in Washington, D,C. prior to having children. Penny was a stay-at-home mother until a few years ago. Penny pursued childcare since she wanted to work with children after raising her own. Since being with ABC Care, her passion with working with children has only grown and she continues to learn from her experiences and looks forward to getting to know each and every family.
Email: phoffman@abccareinc.com
Vicki Timberman joined ABC Care in 1993, and ascended the ranks to District Manager in 2005. In this capacity, she oversees the Eldersburg sites as well as the Programming Team for ABC Care and serves as Site Director at Piney Ridge Elementary, a position she’s held since 1999, and Co-Site Director at the ABC summer camp in Eldersburg. Vicki studied at Carroll Community College and completed numerous continuing education and professional development training programs. A resident of Eldersburg, Vicki enjoys spending time with her husband, and middle-school-age daughter and elementary-school-age son, both of whom attended ABC Care programs, and her beagle. She enjoys hiking, photography and volunteering at Piney Ridge.
ABC Care school-based and summer camp programs hire supervisors and staff members who demonstrate necessary experience and skills for working successfully with children, including enthusiasm, compassion, patience, and respect.
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