JALISA FOSTER SMITH Educational Consultant By Dr. Brenda Wilder for them,” said Jalisa. Her husband is in the Military, and their family lives in Byram, Mississippi. A challenge for Jalisa has been realizing she may never see or hear from her students again in life after they complete the academic year. She becomes attached to each student in her class and believes that every educator should teach as if their own child is sitting in the desk. Every student must be treated with respect and dignity. Relationships
are essential, so each student should be viewed as a human first, then a student. Jalisa’s motto is “When you capture a child’s heart, you have his head!” Community activities for Jalisa include tutoring, and she is in the process of starting a non-profit organization with her daughters. Her favorite scriptures include: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13.
Jalisa has two beautiful daughters, Peyton and Zoey, who she says are her whole world. “Everything I do is for them,” said Jalisa.
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alisa Foster Smith is an Educational Consultant with a background in English. She taught middle school English for six years and became a consultant because education is her passion and teaching is her gift. Jalisa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her Masters and Specialist degrees are from William Carey College, where she is currently working toward a doctorate degree. Her former teachers, both good and bad, inspired her to pursue education as a career. Jalisa has two beautiful daughters, Peyton and Zoey, who she says are her whole world. “Everything I do is
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