Maintenance | Janitorial | Transportation
Jim Archer
Maintenance
Mr. Jim Archer was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and is a proud, native Arizonan. Mr. Jim has done many jobs, everything from food work to working in a lab as a tech but working at Acorn Montessori has been the most rewarding. Mr. Jim is our maintenance expert and loves getting to know every student as they say hello in the hallways. Mr. Jim also helps with coaching middle school sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his new grandson!
Daniel Stinson
Janitorial
Mr. Daniel Stinson is our West Campus Janitor. He joined our cleaning and maintenance crew three years ago and has been working hard each day to ensure the campus is sparkling clean! Coming off of three years in the janitorial and maintenance field, he has been happy to join a school program. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and traveling.
Ted Miller
Janitorial
Mr. Ted Miller is happy to support our janitorial and maintenance needs. He’s a jack of all trades! He served in the Navy for many years and is also a skilled bronze sculpture artist. He is married and has four kids. He loves hiking, fishing, and camping.
Gail Henry
Transportation
Mrs. Gail Henry has been with Acorn for two years. She will be transporting our students to and from school. Prior to coming to Acorn she drove a 72 passenger van for a private school. Gail’s grandchildren attended Acorn. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her chickens.
Bill Walton
Transportation
Mr. Bill Walton will be joining our acorn transportation team again this year.
Jenna Taylor
Transportation
Mrs. Jenna Taylor has worked with Acorn students as both transportation support and a first grade paraprofessional. This upcoming school year she will be substitute teaching across several grade levels.
Dennis Manes
Transportation
Mr. Dennis Manes was raised in a military family and has lived everywhere from North Africa to Asia. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and has worked in a number of professions from large international financial corporations to telecommunications contracting for the US Government and the design and construction of major data center facilities internationally. Having driven a public school bus while attending university, driving for Acorn Montessori Transportation is an enjoyable experience while being retired as it allows him the freedom to enjoy his retirement.