With extensive experience as a New York educator and administrator, Regis Foster served as a special education and social studies teacher at Port Jervis High School for two decades. Emphasizing an inclusionary approach, he taught subjects such as geography and global history and also managed special classes. In the latter sphere, Regis Foster created and monitored individualized education plans (IEPs) for 18 special education students each year. These plans included details on program and testing modifications and set out achievable goals in a positive environment.
Mr. Foster emphasized instruction on socially acceptable behavior, with a focus on social/emotional, physical, and educational development. Seamlessly integrating diverse teaching methods, he maintained a calm, patient demeanor and adhered to relevant policies and guidelines. Through Mr. Foster’s efforts, students often achieved objectives in cognition, motor skills, memory, and language.
Mr. Foster has also served as an elementary and secondary summer school principal and helped lead the Port Jervis Teachers’ Association. He is a longstanding member of the National Education Association and is active in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society.