Since its founding in 1916, Foote has reflected its motto, which translates to: â??Gladly will I learn and gladly teach.â??\r\n\r\nAn independent school for Kindergarten through 9th Grade, we nurture a lifelong love of learning and teaching in our students and faculty. Committed to excellence, teachers lead children to question, to discover connections, to think independently, and to learn by doing.