Foster Center Staff

Center Director

Mrs. Chelsea Kirkpartrick is so excited to be back at Foster MLEDP for another school year! She is originally from Los Angeles, California. She has worked in education for over ten years as an elementary educator, dance and drama teacher, and camp director. She currently lives in Brookline with her husband, 7-month-old daughter Lily, and her 1-year-old puppy Spike! When she’s not working, she loves exploring Pittsburgh and finding new restaurants, parks, and museums. She is an avid reader, a board game enthusiast, and a lover of all chocolate!

Group Supervisors

Ms. Debbie Molinari has been at MLEDP for 12 years and is very happy to return to Foster Elementary. She is an avid kayaker, hiker, gardener, and cook. She has three grown children, a dog, a turtle, and three cats. She loves being outdoors, preferably on an isolated lake, or hanging out in local museums or at the Strip District.

Mrs. Sharon Riesmeyer was at Jefferson last year and is happy to be starting at Foster.  She is an artist and former art teacher.  She has lived in Mount Lebanon for 14 years where she has raised 4 children, 2 cats and a dog named Gus. Her adult daughters live in NYC and Chicago, and she has 2 teenage children still at home.  In her spare time, she loves traveling to visit her daughters, creating art and taking advantage of all of the wonderful places that Pittsburgh has to offer.

Ms. Kristen Loudin has recently graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology minor. She has recently moved to Carnegie, PA from Clarksburg, WV with her fiancé and cat, Percy! She takes interest in art, music, and outdoor activities. In her free time she is most likely exploring Pittsburgh, working on DIY projects, and traveling back to West Virginia to spend time with family and friends.