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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.
Faculty & Staff Directory
Our faculty & staff share their passions with students across interdisciplinary lessons. Each year the maintenance staff taps trees on campus as part of the Kindergarten maple sugaring unit.
Why I Teach
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Books help us make connections to our lives, each other and the world around us.
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My hope for my students is to find amazement in words and, with them, to practice courage and compassion.