Ellie Foust

Dean of Instruction

Email:
Ellie_Foust@dpsk12.net

Department(s):
Leadership

Ellie has been an educator for over 20 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in Science and a master’s in Information and Learning Technology, as well as having her Special Education Generalist license. She has used her educational background in a variety of roles throughout her career. Ellie has created and taught a STEAM interdisciplinary based curriculum for seventh graders, developed ways to effectively integrate technology within a PBL context, coached and led professional development around how to effectively integrate PBL in a diverse urban middle school population, and she has delved into teaching high school AP environmental science and chemistry within a competency based, design thinking high school. Her passion stems from the need to establish authentic opportunities for all students to engage with their community and take notice of the world around them to create positive change.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, walking her dog, car dancing, reading and/ or hiking:)