Mr. Foote ~ Science

Email: dennis.foote@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-4858

Degrees\Certifications\Credentials

My name is Dennis Foote and I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a masters degree in elementary education. This is my 11th year at Sierra Verde. I also have a bachelors degree from Arizona State University in marketing with a minor in advertising.  I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I've been married for 29 years and my wife is also an elementary teacher who teaches 1st grade. I have a 23 year old daughter who graduated from ASU in May 2022. She received her BS degree in Astrobiology. She is now attending U of A to get her PhD in planetary sciences. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to comic book and collectible stores, and vacationing in California. I am also the event organizer for the Sierra Verde STEAM Night. I am very excited to be teaching your 7th grade science student this year because science is one of my greatest passions. I'm looking forward to working with you this school year.

Other information about me: 

Favorite color: Yellow

Favorite car: Camaro

Favorite places to eat: Portillo's, Shake Shack, Road House, and Chick-fil-a.

Favorite thing to do: Going to Comicon or comic conventions, collecting comic books, and collecting Star Wars items.

Favorite movie: Star Wars Series and space\science movies. 

Favorite music: The 80's! 

Favorite candy: Milky Way 

Birthday: October 31st  

 

Contact Mr. Foote

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Email is the best way to reach me.

 

Email:  Dennis.Foote@DVUSD.org

 

Sierra Verde STEM Academy

7241 West Rose Garden Lane

Glendale, AZ 85308

Office:  623-376-4800

Voicemail: 623-376-4858

Attendance:  623-376-4890

FAX:  623-376-4880

• Arizona Science Center

  Arizona Science Center's Mission

  To inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages about science.

  Arizona Science Center is a great place to visit and explore the current exhibits.

• Astronomy

  Astronomy gives you information about the stars and space. This a great site if you have a telescope and like to search the sky for stars and constellations.

• California Science Center

  California Science Center's Mission

  We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives.

  The California Science Center is an awesome place to visit when you are in California. This is also the new home for the Space Shuttle Endeavour. I have been there multiple times and have seen the space shuttle in person, it is breath taking. Especially knowing that it has been in space and seeing how big it really is in person. Definitely a must if you love space and space travel.

   

• EarthSky: Science News - Great Photos - Sky Alerts

  EarthSky is a website that I visit routinely. It is a wealth of science information and exploration. This site will definitely be your favorite if you love space like I do.

• NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  NASA's Vision

  To reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we do and learn will benefit all humankind.

  Here you will find information about space exploration, which includes mission information. This site is also one of my favorites.

• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - California Institute of Technology

  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is located in California. It is the famous home of the Curiosity rover that is currently exploring Mars. You will find a lot of information on space and exploration topics.

  Including the following:

  Curiosity

  Asteroid Watch

  Plant Quest

  Spitzer Space Telescope

  Science and Technology

  Solar System Exploration

  Global Climate Change

  Cassini

  Mars Exploration

  Juno

• Student Science: Resource of the Society for Science

  Student Science is a great resource and tool for any science student. You will find current articles on various science related topics. Besides the article for you to read, you will also find "power words" that were used in the article with definition. The article also gives you the option to go further then the article with related links below the article called "Further Reading".

• Virgin Galactic

  Virgin Galactic is a website that I use to check on progress of commercial flight to outer space and back. This website will share information about milestones that this company has gone through to be able to send consumers to space, if you have the money.

   

• World View: Voyage to the Edge of Space

  World View is another company that is in the race to make commercial flight into outer space and back for the public. However; this is not done with a conventional aircraft with wings, but a balloon. This company is the alternative to Virgin Galactic. This site I also routinely check for progress.