Meet the Teacher Advisory Council: Dr. Darold E. Footé of Teasley MS!

The Cherokee County School District’s newly formed Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council provides educators with the opportunity to share valued feedback.  The talent of our teachers is unparalleled and their dedication to go the extra mile is unmatched!  Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing each Council member to our community.  You can learn more about the Council and see the full list of its members online here.

Dr. Darold E. Footé of Teasley Middle School

A 41-year educator, Dr. Darold E. Footé is a sixth-grade English language arts teacher at Teasley Middle School. Over his career as an educator, Dr. Footé has taught middle school in Fulton County and Pennsylvania, high school and college and served as a school dean in Puerto Rico, elementary school in Philadelphia, and college classes in North Carolina, and served with the U.S. Department of Defense. During his tenure with CCSD, Dr. Footé has taught English literature and composition classes for sixth- and seventh graders at Teasley MS and Woodstock MS and served in numerous roles including School Council member, Professional Learning Community facilitator, new teacher mentor, Junior Beta Club sponsor, and more.

What inspired you to become a teacher?
I was significantly inspired by the teachers who I had during my elementary, middle, and high school years.

What do you find most rewarding about your job?
The most rewarding aspect of my job as an educator is the alignment that I have with what I feel is my life's purpose. It's never been a job for me, but a worthwhile and fulfilling mission. I was born to do this!

How do you elevate the excellence in your classroom?
For years, I have passionately familiarized myself with both the traditional and contemporary trends and methods in education to make learning meaningful, relevant, lasting, and accessible for every learner.

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