Office of the Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathie Foster

Biography for Dr. Kathie Foster

Dr. Kathie Foster has served as public school educator and leader for nearly 40 years. Her career in education started when she was first hired as an eighth grade Math teacher in Milltown, NJ. Throughout her 17 years in the classroom, Dr. Foster had the privilege of teaching multiple grades and content areas from first grade through eighth grade. She also provided valuable instructional support and enrichment to hundreds of students during her career. After many rewarding years as a classroom teacher, Dr. Foster assumed her first building leadership position as assistant principal, and later principal, at Pond Road Middle School in Robbinsville. From there, she went on to serve as the assistant superintendent for 11 years. When the former superintendent tragically died in 2016, Dr. Foster was hired as superintendent until her retirement in 2020. As acting superintendent, Dr. Foster considers herself a steward of both the vision and culture of a school district. It is through her collaborative interaction with all stakeholders that the vision, values, culture and ethics of Princeton Public School are communicated and established. Dr. Foster earned a BA from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She also completed a Masters in Educational Leadership from Rider University as well as a Doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Listen to Dr. Kathie Foster's Interview on the Princeton Podcast HERE. 

"In episode 53 of the Princeton Podcast, our Princeton Podcast host, Mayor Mark Freda, welcomed Dr. Kathie Foster, Interim Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools.

In their conversation, Dr. Foster shared her deep passion for education, highlighting her commitment to student-centered values and the importance of community involvement. She discussed her background in various educational roles, emphasizing the importance of listening, kindness, and adapting to challenges like social media’s impact on students. Dr. Foster also outlined her current initiatives, including growth planning and creating a supportive school environment, while expressing her dedication to continuing her lifelong work in education."

The Princeton Podcast is produced by the Podcast Production Team at HG Media, providing audio and video production services in Princeton since 1999.