Upson-Lee Primary School

Mrs. Ellen Foy has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Health Education, from Georgia College and State University, and an Ed Specialist in Coaching Pedagogy in Physical Education from Valdosta State University. She holds certificates in health & physical education, health education, and special education general curriculum. She has also received a STEM endorsement through the Griffin Regional Education Service Agency. Mrs. Foy has taught physical education at Upson-Lee Middle School and Upson-Lee Primary. In 2022, she became the agriculture/STEM teacher for grades K-2 at Upson-Lee Primary. During her tenure, Mrs. Foy has served as a member of the school leadership team, physical education department head, school bus driver, and coach for multiple sports including track, softball, soccer, and cross-country. She has also received educational grants to fund new programs at ULPS including a Physical Education Rural Grant for heart rate monitors and a Two Rivers RD&C Council Raised Bed Pollinator Garden Grant. Mrs. Foy continues to seek out professional learning opportunities to enhance her teaching. Congratulations to Mrs. Ellen Foy, Upson-Lee Primary School’s Teacher of the Year.