Amy D. Turner
Candidate for Southampton County School Board, Central District
Background
- Occupation
- Principal, Virginia Department of Corrections
- Lives in
- Courtland
A former special education teacher and coach, including at Southampton High School, who for six and a half years has worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections as a teacher, assistant principal and now principal.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Education
Proposes studying why school staff leave the division.
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“We need to better understand why talented employees are leaving and, more importantly, what will encourage them to stay or return.”
Supports a workplace culture that retains teachers.
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“We must build a culture where employees feel valued, supported, heard, and respected.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Southampton County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Southampton, Franklin election candidates named
News coverage · The Tidewater News · Jul 1, 2026 · thetidewaternews.com
- How to vote in Southampton County: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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