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

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

Chastity Berrios

Lower School Associate

B.A., Fairfield University
M.S., Fairfield University

Kim Birge-Liberman

6th Grade Science Teacher, 9th Grade Science Teacher

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

Tim Blauvelt

7th Grade Science Teacher, Middle School Math Teacher

B.A., Wesleyan University
B.A., Drew University
M.Div., Yale University

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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.

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Why I Teach

Why I Teach by Liam Considine

My students have broadened my mind but they have also deepened my heart.

Why I Teach by Adam Solomon

It’s incredibly gratifying to help children gain confidence and find their voices over the course of a year.

Why I Teach by Margy Lamere

I am from growing classroom gardens of poets, musicians and dreamers, explorers, scientists and mathematicians, from awakening the love of learning and the love of the journey.