Star Class

Age 3 by September

WELCOME TO STAR CLASS!

Our goal is to create a fun and loving environment for all the children and families that come into our class. The value of play is important to me. Through play, children develop cognitive, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. We will create a safe environment for children to be able to take risks that can encourage their growth and all aspects of their development. As children play, interact, problem solve, create, and form community, they learn.

Our room will be a fun, creative, safe, and positive learning environment, full of play and opportunity for children to discover what they love about life and enjoy about learning. It is my job to help your child transition toward more independence and self-care, from side-by-side play to playing one-on-one or in small groups, to be confident when being away from their caregiver for a few hours, and feel secure to be themselves as they mature and investigate their world.

Meet the Teachers

  • LEAD TEACHER

    I am so excited for another fun year in Star Class!

    Originally from Eldora, Iowa I moved here in August 1980. I earned my associates degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on Special Education from Clark College. I have been working with children since 1977 in several types of programs ranging from daycare to special education to now preschool.

    I have two daughters and a granddaughter.

    I am a certified dog trainer and have a mini American shepherd named Luna.

  • ASSISTANT TEACHER

    I am Teacher Lindsay, office admin, that Box Tops lady, and all around Little Acorn helper! I’m so excited to spend this year with you!

    I have been working with children professionally in some form for over 19 years. I lived in South Korea for a year after college, teaching children ages 3-18; since then, the bulk of my time has been spent being involved with the preschool age group specifically. This will be my 13th year at Little Acorn in some form (I started as a parent, then board member, lead teacher, into my current role). I feel very fortunate to not only help your children grow, but learn from them as well.

    Personally, I have been married to my husband, Ryan, for 16 years. We have 2 children together who are both Little Acorn alumni; Audrey, who is almost 15, and Oliver, who is 12. Our family loves to travel, and have been to London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Paris, just to name a few. We love learning about new cultures (and eating new foods!). Exotic locales aren’t the norm, for us, however. Usually our love of travel leads us on small trips to the beach or Seattle.

    I am looking forward to a fun school year with you all!