Our Mission
We partner with schools and districts to build leadership capacity, strengthen instructional practices, and implement systems that drive sustainable academic and social-emotional growth.
Our Vision
To transform schools into high-performing, student-centered environments where leaders are empowered, teachers are equipped, and all students thrive.
Our Story
Foster Legacy Education Solutions began with a singular vision: to redefine institutional excellence through strategic leadership and instructional empowerment. Our journey is rooted in the belief that every school district possesses the potential for greatness, provided they have the right frameworks and guidance. We bridge the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that every educator is equipped to lead and every student is positioned to excel.
Meet Our Leadership
Dr. Erica Foster
Managing Partner
Dr. Erica Foster is the Managing Partner of Foster Legacy Education Solutions and a seasoned district and school leader. With nearly two decades of experience, she specializes in coaching superintendents, principals, and leadership teams to build strong systems that drive instructional excellence. Erica partners with districts to design coherent frameworks, strengthen leadership practices, and align teaching and learning so that every school becomes a high-performing, student-centered environment.
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"True equity in education is realized when we empower every leader with the vision and the tools necessary to ensure every single student reaches their highest potential." – Dr. Erica Foster
Kanika Blankenship
Lead Coach
Kanika Blankenship is an expert Lead Coach specializing in teacher development and instructional coaching with nearly 20 years of expertise. As a former Principal, she excels in guiding school leaders through classroom management refinement and the implementation of high-impact teaching strategies. Her work is dedicated to building educator capacity and deploying data-driven frameworks that ensure sustainable academic excellence across districts. Kanika focuses on transforming instructional environments by bridging the gap between theory and effective, practical application in the classroom.
Kiesha Darnell
Lead Interventionist
Kiesha Darnell is a Lead Interventionist focused on driving student achievement through rigorous academic intervention and systematic progress monitoring. She specializes in designing high-impact small-group instruction and holistic social-emotional support systems that address the diverse needs of the student body. By partnering with district leaders, Kiesha establishes data-driven frameworks that close learning gaps and cultivate inclusive, high-performing school environments where every learner has the tools to succeed.
Sharon StinsonÂ
Special Education Strategist
Sharon Stinson is an expert strategist specializing in special education compliance and the development of rigorous IEPs. With 19 years of experience as a Licensed School Psychometrist, she leads comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to guide data-driven decision-making. Sharon is dedicated to collaborative problem-solving with school teams, ensuring district leaders implement equitable, high-impact systems that support diverse learners and meet essential regulatory standards.
Lisa Armstead
Workforce Strategist
Lisa Armstead is a distinguished Workforce Strategist with a focus on organizational development and human capital management within the educational sector. She leverages her extensive background in strategic planning to help school districts optimize their talent pipelines and improve operational efficiency. Lisa works closely with leadership teams to design and implement forward-thinking workforce solutions that align with the institution's mission, ensuring that every educator and staff member is empowered to contribute to a thriving learning environment.