Main Campus (Grades 3-5)

Mrs. Celine Parra is one of our lead 3rd grade teachers. This will be her 6th year here at Acorn! Mrs. Celine earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with SEI endorsement. Throughout her time in college, she did a lot of volunteering which prepared her for managing her own classroom. Mrs. Celine says her favorite part of working with students is getting to know each of the students’ unique personalities. Outside of the classroom she enjoys spending time with her daughter, going to the movies, being outdoors, and visiting family.

Mrs. Wendy Faffler is beginning her 8th year here at Acorn and her third year as a lead teacher! She has found her life’s calling working with young children. Mrs. Wendy has received her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Yavapai College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. In her free-time Mrs. Wendy enjoys mountain biking, softball, and time with her family.

Mrs. Shannon Weilenmann is one of our 4th-grade teachers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. She has been in the educational field for 21 years, 7 years as a paraprofessional, and 14 as a lead teacher at Acorn. Mrs. Weilenmann has completed the SEI training amongst many others. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing students grow and master new skills. When Mrs. Weilenmann is not in the classroom; you can find her camping (usually by a lake).

Ms. Kailei (the kids call her Ms. K) is a mom of 4 beautiful kids ages 11-16. All who have been with Acorn K-8th. Being a mama has been the best thing of her life. She enjoys being in nature and the beauty of it. She is an avid book hoarder and fantasy nerd.  She is in a family of die hard gamers! She loves all music but her go to is Metal. She has a bearded dragon and an albino guinea pig who loves to be outside. She volunteered with Acorn for 11 years before becoming a para! She has had the amazing opportunity to work in almost every grade. She fully believes in every child and is honored to be a part of their journey. 

Mrs. Jamie Radford will be teaching at our Main Campus again this year as our fifth grade ELA teacher.  This will be her 6th year at Acorn. After serving 4 years in the Navy Mrs. Radford started teaching. This will be Mrs. Radford’s 24th year teaching! She earned her bachelor’s degree in Science of Education from NAU and then a Master’s of Education and Curriculum from University of Phoenix. Mrs. Radford has four children and 10 grandchildren. In her free time, she loves to travel. Fun fact: She has been to every continent other than Antarctica and 42 states! 

Ms. Hannah Everhart joined the Acorn Family in July of 2018. This is her 8th year of teaching at Acorn Montessori Charter School. Ms. Everhart has 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of grade levels, ranging from K-6, this year she will be working with our fifth grade class. She graduated from Chapman University in 2011 with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Minor in Art. Ms. Everhart is currently continuing her education by completing a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Liberty.

Ms. Amanda Wallace will be teaching science and social studies this year. She received her Associates of Arts in Elementary Education from Arizona Western College and a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. Ms. Wallace has been teaching for 10 years and this year will be her seventh year with Acorn. Her favorite part of teaching is witnessing the “light bulb moment” when a student achieves a goal or grasps a concept they have been struggling with.