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.

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Jody Abzug

Director of Development & Alumni Programs

B.A., Williams College
M.A., University of Delaware

Jim Adams

Grade 5 Teacher

B.A., Brown University
M.A, Columbia University

Emily Alderman

Lara Anderson

Middle School Humanities Teacher

B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Wesleyan University

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

Kim Birge-Liberman

6th Grade Science Teacher, 9th Grade Science Teacher

B.S., Roger Williams University
M.S., Syracuse University

Kossouth Bradford

School Counselor

B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.S.W., University of California-Berkley

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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.