Cohort 6
Leann Turner
EDUCATION • M.S. in Human Services Leadership UW-Oshkosh • B.S. in Social Sciences UW-Stevens Point
ENROLLED • Cohort 6
LOCATION • Platte City, Mo.
Leann Turner dedicated 15 years to being a military spouse, where she witnessed the inequities and challenges faced by military families compared to their civilian counterparts. Actively involved in the military community, she served as a Family Readiness Group Leader and coached for the Child and Youth Services program, which sparked her interest in working with children. Through her volunteer work, she gained experience with children with disabilities, including Autism and other spectrum disorders. This led her to her current role as an adapted education teacher for Special Education students, fueling her passion for education and reforming educational systems. Leann is also a member of a Community Advisory team focused on a safe, engaging and respectful school environment and a school-based team promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Leann has a deep passion for analyzing situations to identify ways to improve them and a desire to bring happiness to others. Recognized as a quick learner and often described as a generalist with knowledge across multiple fields, she is humble, intuitive, and capable of seeing various perspectives. Her emotional nature drives her to seek peace and harmony, and she is deeply committed to justice. A philosophy instilled in her at a young age—leaving things better than you found them—continues to guide her. Leann was drawn to the Educational Sustainability program because she recognizes the need for change around her. She believes in the interconnectedness of all things and aims to apply her skills to foster community and educational transformation.
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