Books help us make connections to our lives, each other and the world around us.
Faculty & Staff
Foote teachers instill a joy of learning by encouraging questions that lead students on an exciting journey of discovery. Teachers value each child’s input, thoughts, ideas and experiences. Two-thirds of our faculty members hold advanced degrees and almost half have been at Foote for more than 10 years.

Jody Abzug
Director of Development & Alumni Programs
B.A., Williams College
M.A., University of Delaware
M.A., University of Delaware

Jim Adams
Grade 5 Teacher
B.A., Brown University
M.A, Columbia University
M.A, Columbia University

Lara Anderson
Middle School Humanities Teacher
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Wesleyan University

Nancy Augur
Bookkeeper

Kayleigh Axon
Teacher Intern

Lynne Banta
Kindergarten Associate
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University

Carrie Bergantino
Learning Support Teacher
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut

Kim Birge-Liberman
6th Grade Science Teacher, 9th Grade Science Teacher
B.S., Roger Williams University
M.S., Syracuse University
M.S., Syracuse University
Native Americans used natural materials like marigolds to dye yarn. First and second graders do too, as part of an in-depth exploration of woodland Native American cultures.