Foote Blog

By Aléwa Cooper
Head of School

This time of year is uniquely motivating, thanks to what psychologists call the "fresh start effect." It’s a shared cultural moment when many are setting goals and resetting habits, making it easier and more exciting to pursue personal growth alongside others.

By Mike Golschneider
Art Department Chair

What makes this project special is not just the tradition and longevity, but the real, hands-on learning and problem-solving required to construct each ceramic building.

By Tiana Williams
School Counselor

It beautifully demonstrates how problem-solving and creativity are part of the natural world, encouraging students to embrace challenges with curiosity and resilience.

By Colin Maher
Middle School Spanish Teacher

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is fantastically real, comforting, joyful and sad.

By Molly Larsen ’26

While grades are important, learning is a journey that doesn’t always follow a perfect, linear path. It occurs best when we are challenged, make mistakes, and learn from them.

By Kameron Shahid ’25

At the Foote School, I’ve learned so much through the math program and have grown as a mathematician. I consider myself a careful worker and a deep problem solver, and I think I’ve grown significantly thanks to the challenging material my teachers have provided, always meeting my needs and supporting my progress.