Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
There are few things in the world right now that I am sure of, but one thing that never wavers is the love, gratitude, and trust that I have for the Foothills teachers. Our daughter, Scout, started at Foothills School as an Early Learner, at age three, and is now rocking the third grade! Over the years, despite Kim and my worries, each new teacher has supported and challenged Scout in a way that allows her unique brilliance to shine.
I am continually amazed at our teachers' ability to create a curriculum that engages students’ learning and critical thinking while honoring their interests, passions, and questioning.
We often talk about community being one of our school’s greatest assets, sometimes forgetting that community takes work. In this age of technology and fast information, being in a community requires us to slow down, lean in, and choose connection. It takes time, effort, and trust. I see over and over again how our teachers instill this value into our children through their example. Teachers teach and kids learn. That’s a given and true in most schools. For me, it is the hard work, dedication, and connection of our teachers to every individual student that leaves me in awe.
To our teachers and staff, I say thank you. You are the glue that holds our community together. You are the heart that keeps our community thriving. You are the breath that keeps our community grounded. And you are the number one reason our family chooses Foothills School of Arts & Sciences each time we sign that contract for the next school year!
In gratitude and humility, I celebrate you!
~Laurie Appel
Foothills parent & board member