A Little About Me Professionally

I attended Stephen F. Austin State University for my undergraduate degree in education specializing in reading and early childhood education. I received my Masters in Education with an emphasis in reading and gifted education from the University of North Texas. I received my English as a second language certification in 2017. I have been priviledged to be the Murphy Middle School Mentor Liaison for new teachers for four years, and was a part of a team of mentor liaisons that helped write a professional development training for all new teachers in PISD.  I was previously on the board of the Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Dallas Chapter. The 2020-2021 school year marks my 24th year to teach. During the course of those years I have taught 4th grade, 6th grade ELA, 7th grade ELA on level and honors, 8th grade ELA on level and honors, PACE,  7th grade accelerated reading class which supports struggling readers. This year I am proud to be teaching 8th grade honors and on level classes both virtually and face to face. 

A Little About Me Personally

I am married to Curtis Foster who teaches Manufacturing Engineering and Robotics at Naaman Forest High School in Garland ISD. Together we have four beautiful children, Ashton –15,
Sophia-12 and Asia Rose-6, Lorenzo-6. We have also been foster parents since 2007. In my free time I enjoy traveling, decorating, crafting and gardening.

Contact Information: laura.foster@pisd.edu 

Classroom: N104

On Campus Phone: 469-752-7108