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Renee A. Foose, Ed.D.
Dr. Renee A. Foose made history when she became the first female Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System in July 2012. She was unanimously selected by the Howard County Board of Education to lead the school district with over 50,000 students and 8,000 employees.
Superintendent Foose manages a $703.7 million budget, oversees business and instructional operations covering 82 schools and facilities, develops strategic and long-range objectives for the school system, and maintains partnerships with parents, businesses and the community at large.
Dr. Foose is credited with implementing numerous education initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap and preparing children for college and the workforce. Dr. Foose is widely respected for her success in building collaborative rapport with stakeholders and union officials to implement reform efforts and increase teacher professional capacity.
Before joining the HCPSS, Dr. Foose served in various leadership roles in both Baltimore and Montgomery counties including Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Director of School Performance, Principal, and Assistant Principal. She began her career as a high school science teacher.
Dr. Foose received a doctorate of education from the University of Delaware, master of business administration and master of science degrees from Loyola University, and a bachelor of science degree from Towson University.
Contact
The Office of the Superintendent can be contacted at superintendent@hcpss.org or 410-313-6600.
Superintendent's Corner
| Regional Listen & Learn Sessions with PTAs |
During 4 upcoming sessions, Superintendent Renee A. Foose, Ed.,D. will meet with PTAs to hear about what matters most about their child's education. View Regional Sessions Schedule  |
| Joint Task Force on School Safety |
| Keep up-to-date on any new developments regarding increased school safety and additional safety protocols in schools and throughout the county. View Safety |
| 5-year Strategic Plan |
| Keep up-to-date on the development of our 5-year Strategic Plan. View Strategic Plan |
| Listen & Learn Forums |
| During the months of October and December, Superintendent Renee A. Foose, Ed.D., met with staff and community members to speak about system priorities, answer questions and gather stakeholder input toward the development of a strategic plan. |
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Oct. 15 |
Dec. 5 |
View - Forum #1 |
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| Welcome Video |
View the Superintendent's Welcome Video.  |
| Entry Plan |
Renee A. Foose, Ed.D., presented her Entry Plan Progress Report to the Board of Education on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The report outlines the status of the 5 objectives named in Dr. Foose's 90-day Entry Plan and the steps she has taken in her first 8 months to move the school system forward.
- View Entry Plan Progress Report - Presented to the BOE on March 21, 2013 outlining steps taken during 8 months.
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