Meet Verdaillia Turner- A Champion for Public Education
Verdaillia Turner is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a lifelong educator. She resides in Stone Mountain, GA and has been a resident of DeKalb County all of her life.
She has held various positions in her local teachers’ union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. Verdaillia started her teaching career as a 10th and 11th grade Social Science teacher at the historic Archer High School in Atlanta, GA. Verdaillia retired with 30+ years of service.
Verdaillia currently serves as state president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers and her local union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. Ms. Turner obtained her BA in Political Science from Spelman College. She has a Masters of Arts in Secondary Education & Administration from the Atlanta University Center, presently known as Clark Atlanta University. Verdaillia furthered her education, by earning a Specialist in Education, from the University of West Georgia.
Recently, she launched a video podcast called Let’s Talk, designed to educate the public in-depth on issues that affect their daily lives. She also has another video podcast where she gives her opinion or states what is going on at the time, called Georgia Now.
Verdaillia has received many awards and accolades for her advocacy work. She has received awards from:
Verdaillia became a teacher because her father desired for her to do so, and because she respected and loved her own teachers, who left a lasting impact on her life.
She has held various positions in her local teachers’ union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. Verdaillia started her teaching career as a 10th and 11th grade Social Science teacher at the historic Archer High School in Atlanta, GA. Verdaillia retired with 30+ years of service.
Verdaillia currently serves as state president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers and her local union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. Ms. Turner obtained her BA in Political Science from Spelman College. She has a Masters of Arts in Secondary Education & Administration from the Atlanta University Center, presently known as Clark Atlanta University. Verdaillia furthered her education, by earning a Specialist in Education, from the University of West Georgia.
Recently, she launched a video podcast called Let’s Talk, designed to educate the public in-depth on issues that affect their daily lives. She also has another video podcast where she gives her opinion or states what is going on at the time, called Georgia Now.
Verdaillia has received many awards and accolades for her advocacy work. She has received awards from:
- Community Champion Award, DeKalb County Government
- Labor Leader of the Year, Georgia AFL-CIO
- Education Champion, Richmond County Neighborhood Association
- Joe Beasley Award, The Stewart Foundation
- Narvie J. Harris Education Award, Dekalb County NAACP
- Outstanding Service Award, Tony Gardens, Civic Association
- Congressional Recognition, Member of Congress
Verdaillia became a teacher because her father desired for her to do so, and because she respected and loved her own teachers, who left a lasting impact on her life.
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