Echo Spring 2023 - 8

By Avery Bieber ('22 & '23)
I
t started with a deep love for teaching
and has since flourished into a deep love for
providing educational resources for teachers.
Becca (Williams '10) Foxwell created Foxwell
Forest while working as a first-grade teacher
for eight years and continued this work after
transitioning out of the classroom. Foxwell
Forest is a hub of creative resources available
to teachers in an effort to make their lives as an
educator just a tad easier.
The Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year in
2016-17, Foxwell's time in the Early Childhood
Education program at LBC prepared her well for
her educational path and continues to impact
her work today. " I knew that in order to be an
effective Christian teacher, I would need a solid
foundation in both God's Word and in teaching
practices. LBC not only offered both of these
but also did so with excellence, " she said. In fact,
this background at LBC shaped her mission and
goals for Foxwell Forest as well.
" When teachers work with me, whether through
signing up for my weekly emails or reading a
blog post with tips, grabbing a free teaching tool
or buying one of my digital resources, my goal
is always to equip them with effective, timesaving
tools that will help them create a positive
classroom environment and engage all students
in learning, " she said. " I know firsthand that
teaching is hard! But it is such an important job,
and I never want teachers to forget that they are
making a difference and changing lives every
single day! "
Foxwell refers to herself as a cheerleader
for these teachers. She feels that the Lord
has placed her in this supporting role for a
greater purpose that still fulfills her desires in
education.
" I believe that [teaching] is a desire that
the Lord placed in my heart from a very
early age and that this is what I was
created to do, " Foxwell shared. " So, even though
teaching in a traditional classroom is no longer
my vocation, it's still my passion and makes my
heart come alive! "
Foxwell started Foxwell Forest in 2012 when a
friend introduced her to Teachers Pay Teachers
(TPT), a website where teachers can post their
own resources to be used by other teachers.
Foxwell said that sharing her resources started
out as a hobby but, years later, has blossomed
into Foxwell Forest. Foxwell still keeps her
original TPT page up to date while also creating
resources on the Foxwell Forest's website.
Foxwell also shared that it was during her PA
Teacher of the Year honor that her heart for
teachers grew significantly. By being able to
spend so much time with teachers who were
invested in their students and their work, Foxwell
saw more and more opportunity to support
them.
Perhaps the best part of Foxwell Forest for this
innovative educator is the flexibility that this
role as a resource creator and manager has
given her. She now gets to work from home in
Lebanon County, Pa., and raise her two boys,
Sammy and Caleb. " I'm blessed to spend my
days at home raising tiny disciples of Jesus
while also pouring into the lives of teachers all
around the world online, " she said.
Foxwell tells of sweet moments with her boys
that are possible because of this time working
from home. Her day-to-day consists of " lots of
diapers, snuggles, dishes, car races, laundry and
books! " Foxwell runs her business on just 5 to 10
hours per week during naptimes and when her
husband, David, takes the boys on daddy-son
outings. This flexibility allows Foxwell intimate
quality time with her family while also giving her
the opportunity to provide for her family and
support teachers through Foxwell Forest.
" My resources are used by thousands of teachers
around the world, and that continually blows my
mind and humbles my heart, " she said. " It's truly
amazing what God can do when we take a big
step of faith and follow the calling He has placed
on our life! "
Foxwell's educational materials and teacher
resources can be found at foxwellforest.com or
on her TPT page at teacherspayteachers.com/
store/Foxwell-Forest.
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