Reneé Foster is the Director of Student Support Services at ICS Addis. With over twenty years of experience in education, she has held various roles, including Secondary Inclusion Coordinator at Kaohsiung American School in Taiwan and Learning Support, bilingual specialist at different international and US schools. Reneé is passionate about inclusion and empowering diverse learners.
She is committed to personal growth and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is noted in her recent participation in the 2023 – 2024 AIELOC Aspiring Leaders of Color mentorship program. She has received recognition for her work in education, including the 2022 Summer Principal Academy overall best New School Design award, an alumni of 2006 – 2007 Fulbright Teacher Exchange experience in Colombia and the Colombia Destination Imagination Above and beyond award.
Reneé holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts, a M.Ed from Houston Baptist University, and an Ed.M in Public School Building Leadership from Teachers College Columbia University.
In her free time, Renee enjoys dancing, balloon decorating, and outdoor adventures with her family and friends.