Joe Foster, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools

As Principal of Woodmont High School, Mr. Foster led the school to significant academic gains and developed a culture of achievement. Under his leadership, the school moved from the 11th-highest graduation rate in the district when he arrived to the highest graduation rate for the past three consecutive years. The school also received School Report Card Ratings of Excellent in 2022 and 2023, achieved the highest overall growth in student achievement among GCS high schools in 2022, and was recognized as a Palmetto’s Finest high school in 2023.

Prior to beginning his career in public education, Mr. Foster served his nation and community with six years in the United States Army and seven years as a police officer in Miami and Greenville. In 2007, he transitioned to teaching law enforcement and criminal justice at Golden Strip Career Center, where he was appointed Assistant Director in 2011, and also coached wrestling at Travelers Rest and Mauldin High Schools. He served as Assistant Principal of Wade Hampton High School from 2013 to 2018 before being promoted to Principal at Woodmont High.

Mr. Foster holds a B.A. in International Relations from Florida International University, an M.A. in Education with a concentration in School Leadership from Furman University, and an Ed.S. in School Leadership from Furman University.

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jdfoster@greenville.k12.sc.us