Bio:

Felicía James, M.Ed.
Proud Principal, Foster Elementary School

Felicia James brings over 20 years of experience in education and 16 years in school leadership to her role as Principal of Foster Elementary. She has served across both elementary and secondary campuses, including six years as the building principal of a 6A comprehensive high school. Throughout her career, Ms. James has remained committed to creating systems that drive student achievement, elevate teacher capacity, and foster a culture of excellence.

Her leadership theme — “Challenge Accepted… Excellence Expected” — guides her mission to uplift every student, empower every educator, and engage every family in the pursuit of greatness.

Ms. James leads with a deep sense of purpose rooted in her personal why: to edify, impact, and empower others while serving as a voice for the voiceless. Her calling is to ensure every child feels seen, heard, and supported — and that every adult on campus, regardless of role, is equipped, valued, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to our shared mission.

With deep respect for the strength and potential of the Foster community, Ms. James is focused on unlocking opportunity and excellence for every student. She believes transformation is a collective effort — one that depends on the dedication of every staff member, every family, and every community partner. She is committed to building strong, collaborative relationships that make Foster a place where everyone belongs and thrives.

Rooted in integrity, urgency, and love, Ms. James is honored to lead Foster Elementary into a new chapter —one defined by unity, empowerment, and excellence in every Cub, every Educator, and every Moment!

“Challenge Accepted… Excellence Expected.”
Every cub. Every educator. Every moment.

"I believe in the brilliance of our students, the strength of our community, and the power of collective action. Together, we will create a school where excellence is not just expected — it’s achieved."

— Principal Felicía James