Greg Louderback first came to ACS as a proud grandparent, excited to watch his grandchildren, Lily and James Boyle, as they performed during the Elementary Christmas Concert in December 2017. Now, just three years later, he is no longer an occasional visitor to ACS but a valuable volunteer, donating his knowledge and expertise as a long-time teacher and IT specialist to benefit our faculty and students.
Three days each week, you can find Louderback in a classroom working with teachers and students as they integrate technology in the classroom. He assists students in the use of their Chromebooks and on independent assignments that they receive through Google Classroom. He also lends a helping hand on projects overseen by Information Technology Director Louis Andujar, including facilitating remote learning.
Louderback came out of retirement to volunteer at ACS as an IT Integration Coach after spending 18 years as an IT specialist in the Camden School District, where he trained and mentored over 200 teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. “I have a passion for education and teaching and it’s something that I wanted to continue doing,” Louderback said.
Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen said she was thrilled when she first met with Louderback in the fall of 2019 and he offered to volunteer and provide his valuable experience as an IT specialist and trainer at ACS. “We are truly blessed to have a volunteer like Greg who is willing to give of his time and expertise to bless ACS,” Oblen said. “The use of technology in the classroom has become more and more critical, and Greg has been a vital resource, coming to ACS at just the right time.”
Louderback began his career as a 6th grade teacher at King’s Christian School in Haddon Heights, after earning a B.A.Ed. with a concentration in history from the University of Delaware. After four years in the classroom, he decided to change careers and go into Information Technology. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Drexel University, where he also worked as a programmer analyst.
“I see myself as a teacher who knows a lot about computers,” Louderback said. “I just love the energy and enthusiasm that the students bring to school and I especially appreciate the way that prayer is such an integral part of the school day at ACS.” Louderback and his wife, Shelley, live in Haddon Township and have two children and four grandchildren. They worship at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.