Dr. Emily Turner is a passionate and dedicated educational leader focused on her mission of CONVICTION. PASSION. FOCUS. ​

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Emily began her career as a first grade teacher in rural Warren County, Missouri.  After four years in the classroom and earning her Masters in Administration, Emily became the Assistant Principal at the same school.  Serving three years in that role, Emily earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and became the Building Principal at Lee-Hamilton Elementary in Ferguson, Missouri.  After four years as a building leader, a family move brought Emily and her family to the Raleigh, North Carolina area where she served as the Assessment Director and Assistant Professor with Campbell University's School of Education. Currently, Emily is the Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Special Education in the School of Education at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.  

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Emily's family includes her husband Greg, son Holden (5), and daughters Cara (14), Hazel (3), Cooper(3), and Ellie (2).  In her free time (ha!) Emily enjoys yoga and cooking!   

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