MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Memphis School District has a new superintendent. Eric Foister, who has been assistant superintendent of the Wynne School District since 2021, was announced Thursday night as the new superintendent for West Memphis schools. According to West Memphis Schools, Foister holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ball State University, a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Oakland City University, and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Austin Peay State University. He is the recipient of Teacher of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards and was a member of the administrative team at Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools when the district achieved recognition as one of the highest performing districts in Tennessee. He begins his tenure Dec. 2. West Memphis school superintendent dies The former West Memphis school superintendent, Dr. Terrence Brown, died May 24. Assistant Superintendent Willie Harris has served as interim superintendent since that time. "I look forward to working with Mr. Foister as the Board of Directors remains focused on the five priority areas as outlined in the District’s community-informed strategic plan, which was spearheaded by our previous superintendent, Dr. Terrence A. Brown, who left a strong legacy that we will build on for years to come," said Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, West Memphis School District Board President. "As Mr. Foister transitions, he inherits invaluable support from Interim Superintendent Mr. Wille Harris who has provided excellent leadership during a critical time.”