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Krista Turner

Director

Hello my name is Krista Turner. I am married and have one daughter. I have been here at ETSU for four years. I began working at the Child Study Center as a Child Care Specialist, worked and moved up to a Teacher I position. I enjoyed three years in the classroom working with infants and toddlers. During this time I was blessed to have an experience with looping. I was able to be the teacher for a group of children 3 months to 3 years of age. The relationships and bonds formed will last a lifetime. It was a very rewarding experience. I am currently the Interim Director of Little Buccaneers Student Child Care Center. I have been here for a year. I am enjoying this experience and am definitely learning a lot! I have had a great time building relationships with the student parents, student workers, and children. The staff and I are working hard to become a collaborative team that keeps one thing as our common goal. We always want to do what is best for the children. We have many exciting plans and ideas to help Little Bucs grow and flourish!

In addition, I have also served as mentor for TECTA students, as a TECTA instructor and as a member of the adjunct faculty for ETSU.

Education: Masters in Early Childhood, ETSU BA in Interdisciplinary Studies K-8, Virginia Intermont College

Honor Societies: Member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, and listed among those on the Chancellor’s List Honor Society.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations: Member of the TECTA advisory board, member of the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers, past -president of the Greater Bristol Early Childhood Association, Member of the ETSU Early Childhood Conference Board and planning committee.

turnerk@etsu.edu