NASDCTEc is pleased to welcome David Turner, currently the Interim State Director for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education.
David has lived in Georgia his entire life and currently resides in Commerce, Georgia with his wife Jill and their daughter, Brooke. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education. He has also completed a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.
Rich Agricultural Background
As Turner shared his background information, we found that he taught agriculture in Carroll County, Georgia for eight years. He was selected as the system’s Teacher of the Year in 2000, and was a semi-finalist for the Georgia Teacher of the Year that same year. David also taught agriculture in Towns County, Georgia for three years where he was also selected as the Teacher of the Year in 2008.
From 2008 until this past July, Turner served as the State Curriculum Coordinator for Agricultural Education, and he was also responsible for the annual Agricultural Education budget from 2002 through 2011. Turner served as the Executive Secretary and Treasurer for the Georgia Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association for five years (1995-2000) and as President for 2001-2002.
In addition to his teaching experiences, Turner served as an extension agent for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service for three years, and served his community as a County Commissioner in Carroll County, Georgia from 1996-2000. He also served as the Vice-Chairman of the Solid Waste Management Authority. Additionally he has served on the Red Cross Board of Directors, the Lion’s Club and the Rotary Club.
NASDCTEC wants to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Turner. He can be reached at dturner@doe.k12.ga.us.
Ramona Schescke, Member Services Manager