Kevin Foster

Kevin Foster is an associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin. He is an educational anthropologist who has developed and run several programs that promote student academic engagement and leadership. In addition to working for years with middle and high school students in Austin ISD and Houston ISD, he also has decades of experience supporting teachers and teacher leaders, including consulting Texas principals and superintendents in several cities throughout Texas.

Foster is also the executive producer and founder of the Longhorn Emmy-nominated PBS TV show, Blackademics Television, which is set to begin its ninth season. He has authored dozens of research articles, op-eds, and other publications and lives at the intersection of research, practice and policy.

In 2009, Dr. Foster received the Akins award from AISD, which recognizes "an individual who has exemplified strong character, excellent leadership and outstanding service while exhibiting respect for all people." In 2009 and 2010, he served as an Executive Branch Policy Fellow in the Obama Administration, working at the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Foster received his doctorate and master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and his bachelor of arts degree from the College of William and Mary. He has two children—Malcolm, who graduated from Garza Independence High School, and Marlee, who is a senior at McCallum High School.