Politics & Government
Emma Turner, Candidate for La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Board
The military veteran has served as president, vice president, and clerk of the school board.
General Information
Name: Dr. Emma Turner
Age: 54
Place of residence: Spring Valley, California
Education
Attended college: Yes
College: University of Maryland College Park
Degree: Information Computer Systems
Year of graduation: Dec. '91
Grad school
University: University of Oklahoma
Degree: Masters of Human Relations
Year of graduation: May '96
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Ph D.
University: Alliant International University
Area of research: Psychology
Year of graduation: June 3, 2012
Military service
Has served in the military: Yes
Rank: LCDR/04
Date when discharged from duty : 01 May 2004
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Employment Information
Job titles held: Adjunct Professor
Employers: University of Phoenix
Political Information
Party affiliation: Republican
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board
Chamber/district: La Mesa-Spring Valley
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: November 2, 2008
Previous elective offices: Spring Valley Community Planning Group
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board Nov. 2004
Party HQ
Address: 3084 Calavo Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978
Campaign Manager
Name: Emma Turner
URLs
Other facts
I am competent, caring and committed to helping all children receive a quality education. I am an experienced board member, served as President, Vice President and Clerk of the Board. I work well with teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students, and concerned citizens in collaborative effort to ensure we produce the best possible education for children. I also advocate communicate with lawmakers to ensure they help districts to help students. I am a leader in my community, volunteering to work for scholarships, reading programs in low performing schools, etc.
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