Season 3 Episode 23 - Raisa Turner

Ms. Raisa Turner - Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy.

Ms. Raisa Turner is a Brooklyn native. 

Raisa graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor's in Math and Masters's in Secondary Education. Raisa started her teaching career in 2013 teaching Kindergarten at Success Academy Charter School in Fort Greene as well as 1st & 2nd grade. 

She moved to a high school setting at New Visions Charter High School, where she has taught Algebra 1 for 6 years. Ms. Turner has impacted many of her students in a positive way. Within her first year, she took over as the new National Honor Society Advisor and inducted 40+ students. Ms. Turner also served as the 9th Grade Grade Level Team & Advisory Team Leader.

From very early on in her life, Ms. Turner recognized her purpose, which was to be a leader in education because of her love for children. Educating and helping others is what she loves to do. Additionally, this passion further led her to obtain her certification as a School Building & District Leader from the College of St. Rose as well as obtaining her Masters in Educational Leadership. 6 months later, she became the Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy.

Ms. Turner’s motto is that she is “in the business of servicing students” and will continue to mentor and be a great role model for all students who cross her path.

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