Acorn Academy

Your neighborhood Christian preschool!




We call ourselves "your neighborhood Christian preschool" because it highlights some of our important values: a warm community feel where you and your child are known and welcomed, age-appropriate Biblical teaching centered on Jesus and His love, and play-based academics that will help your child love school and be well-prepared for kindergarten.

We provide a safe, excellent program that instills in children a love for school and a belief that they are loved, capable, and created by God for a special plan and purpose.

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Acorn Academy Staff

We are a well-qualified, experienced staff team who genuinely care about your child and love what we do!

Acorn Academy Preschool Director
Ashley O'Connell

Jesus. Mom. Wife. Educator. Artist. Actress. Singer. Dancer. Fall. Coffee. Kindness. Laughter. Joy. Oreos.

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Acorn Academy Preschool Director
Ashley O'Connell

Jesus. Mom. Wife. Educator. Artist. Actress. Singer. Dancer. Fall. Coffee. Kindness. Laughter. Joy. Oreos.

Lead Teacher, Green Room
Terri Samit

God. Family. Teaching. Pitbull. Service. Travel. Books. Fitness. Food. Crafts. Connections. USMA. USNA.

Lead Teacher, Green Room
Hannah Lorence

Coffee. Reading. Gardening. Knitting. Lake Superior.  Exploring. Baking. Early mornings with Jesus.  Prayer. Walking. Hosting. Love.

Lead Teacher,
Kathy Utecht

Family. Faith. Laughter. Compassionate. Science. Camping. Walks. Gardner. Fall.

Lead Teacher, Orange Room
Nikky Svoboda

IXOYE. Stories. Language. Culture. History. Books. Travel. Cold weather. Cats.

Assistant Teacher, Purple Room
Jami Huebscher

Morning. Walk. Motherly. Boys. Cook. Food. Coffee. Nature. Travel. Airplane. Garden. Comedy. Trilingual. Faith. Music.

Assistant Teacher, Green Room
Kaitlin McCune

Mother. Teacher. Jesus. Animals. Books. Fall. Camping. Crafts. Donuts. Cozy. Games. Family. Baking. Bonfires. Storms. Coffee.

Assistant Teacher, Purple Room
Janelle Danger

Blankets. Anything Cozy. Family. God. Kids. Taking pictures. Chocolate. Christmas Movies.

Assistant Teacher, Purple Room
Nikki Sell

Mom. Coffee. Travel. Outdoor. Warm weather. Bonfires. Mud. Horses.Dogs. Crafts. Family and friends gatherings.

Teacher's Aide, Orange Room
Solveig Strickland

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Teacher's Aide, Purple Room
Araeya Sell

Coffee. Travel. Friends. Nails. Dogs. Horses. Food. Camping. Jesus.

Administrative Assistant
Pat Bezak

Grandma. Organized Creative. Crafty. Sewer. Lovable. Hugs. Dog Lover. Funny. Giver.

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acornacademy@oakhavenchurch.org

763-413-9037

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January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026