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Director of Admissions and Outreach
Rachelle came to Foote in 2013 after several years working in independent schools in admissions and as a teacher of prekindergarten through third grade. Rachelle embraces Foote’s experiential and differentiated learning environment and its diverse and inclusive community. She is a Foote parent with sons in third and fifth grades as well as a preschool-age daughter. Rachelle enjoys hiking with her family, practicing yoga.
Associate Director of Admissions & Director of Financial Aid
Kelly joined the Foote Admissions Office in 2011. With more than 20 years of experience in Kindergarten through college-level admissions, Kelly remains committed to guiding families through the process and providing students access to independent school education. At Foote, Kelly also coaches the Middle School squash team and advises the student-led Environmental Action Group. She is the mother of two recent Foote graduates. Kelly enjoys reading, traveling and family time in Vermont.
Kossouth is a Foote alumnus who returned in 2014 to become school counselor. In that role, he provides social-emotional counseling to students around academic, social and families issues. He is a leader in school diversity initiatives and co-advises the student club F-STAND (Foote Students Against Negativity and Discrimination). Kossouth is a licensed clinical social worker and maintains a private clinical practice working with children, adults and families. He has two children—a Foote sixth grader and Kindergartner—and enjoys listening to music, reading and being outdoors with his family.
Tracey teaches in Foote’s Learning Support Program, working with students individually and in small groups on targeted skill instruction. Prior to Foote, Tracey worked in both private and public school systems as both a head teacher and special education teacher. Her son is a recent graduate of Foote. Tracey enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and watching sporting events.
Dawn is Director of the After School, Vacation and Summer programs and has been part of the Foote community since 1993. She also works at a local preschool and is on the executive board of the New Haven Diaper Bank. In her free time, Dawn loves reading to kids.
Ninth graders cap their art experience at Foote by studying impressionist art and choosing a work to reproduce in oil on canvas. The project challenges students to emulate impressionist techniques, color palettes and style.
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Rachelle Byron, Director of Admissions and Outreach
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: rbyron@footeschool.org
Kelly Small, Associate Director of Admissions & Director of Financial Aid
Phone: 203-777-3464
Email: ksmall@footeschool.org
If you would like to be considered for fall 2021 admission (pending available spaces) please complete this short form and we will be in touch about next steps.