Principal's Message

Dear Foster Eagle Families,

It is an honor and privilege to serve as Foster Elementary principal.  I have had a life-long passion for working with children and feel very grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role.  I have been in Compton Unified School District for 18 years as a teacher, district administrator, assistant principal, and now a principal.  This is my third year serving as the proud principal of Foster Elementary. I am truly honored to be part of such a caring, compassionate, and hard-working school family.

First, I would like to welcome everyone to Foster Elementary!  Our mission is to provide each and every child with the highest quality education possible and to close the achievement gap.  We want our students to be prepared for college and have 21st century skills needed to be productive members of this global society. We believe in educating the whole child. This means it is our responsibility to teach and to meet the needs of every child instructionally, socially, and emotionally.  I believe it takes a village to raise a child and we are truly a village with teachers, parents, and other community members working together to provide what is best for every child here at Foster Elementary.  As educators, we have the incredible responsibility and opportunity of not just teaching our children but also to make a positive impact in their lives.  

As your principal, I promise to keep students at the forefront of every decision we make as a school.  We will strive to teach and provide students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to have a successful future.  We will encourage and teach curiosity, problem-solving, and instill a life-long love of learning.  We will teach having a growth mindset and GRIT so all students will learn to face challenges with confidence and perseverance.  And most of all, every child will be valued and cared for at Foster Elementary.

I look forward to another amazing year! EVERYDAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE! Go Eagles!

Your Proud Principal,

Cecelia McDuffie