Bristol Virginia School Board
Board Member
 

Tyrone Foster 2309 Osborne Street Bristol, Virginia 24201 tfoster@bvps.org

Personal Information

• Life-long resident of Bristol, Virginia

and graduate of Virginia High School



• Married to Becky Foster

and have 4 children

April Foster - Graduate, Virginia High School, Virginia Highlands Community College, Radford University
Angel Foster - Graduate, Virginia High School, attending VHCC
Dakota Foster - 9th Grade, Virginia High School
Jeremiah Foster - 7th Grade, Virginia Middle School
Laken Foster - Grandchild

Education

• 1976 Graduate, Virginia High School

• Attended Bristol Commercial College

• Graduate, Southwest Law Enforcement Academy

Work History

• Electrolux Corporation 1976-2000
    - Assembler
    - Utility Operator
    - Shift Leader (Distribution)





• Bristol Virginia Police Department
    - Patrolman
    - Detective (Criminal Investigations)
    - DCJS Certified Police Instructor
    - Field Training Officer

Religious Involvement

• Member, Fellowship Chapel Bristol, Virginia




• Executive Board Member, local Chapter Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Community Involvement

• Board Member, Bristol Professional Baseball, Inc.

• Foster Parent, 13 years

• Virginia High School League Official, 18 years (Basketball)

• Past PTA President, Stonewall Jackson Elementary School

• Past PTA Co-Vice President, Virginia Middle School

Goals

• Achieve better open communication between administrators, teachers and parents

• Educate students to have more input in school activities

• Continue to attain the best staff and teachers to ensure the best education available

• Promote career and technical education