Background
Foster, Martha Tyahla was born on April 22, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Stephen and Frances Tyahla.
Foster, Martha Tyahla was born on April 22, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Stephen and Frances Tyahla.
Bachelor with distinction, University Virginia, 1977. Master of Education, University Virginia, 1981. Educational Specialist, University Virginia, 1981.
Legislation assistant United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1977-1979. Assistant dean summer session University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1981. Program consultant campus activities University Houston, 1981.
Coordinator student affairs Capitol Institute of Technology, Kensington, Maryland, 1982-1983, assistant dean students Laurel, 1983-1984, associate dean students, 1984-1986, dean students, 1986-1987. Director Resurrection Lutheran Preschool, since 1997. Board directors Curry School Education Foundation University Virginia, 1987-1990.
Member Arlington County Commission on Status of Women, 1985—1988. Council member-at-large Arlington United Way, 1995—1998. President Parent-Teachers Association Arlington Traditional School, 1997—1998, treasurer, 1994—1995.
Troop leader Girl Scouts, since 1999. Chair advancement Boy Scouts American, Troop 167, 2001—2006. Board directors Arlington Arts Council, since 2005, president, since 2008.
Chairman Christian education Christ Methodist Church, 1994—1997. Member Order Eastern Star (worthy matron 1988-1989, trustee 1993-1996).
Married David Marion Foster, January 3, 1981.BA with distinction, University of Virginia, 1977, Master of Education, 1981, Educational Specialist, 1981.