7812 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 688-8860
E-mail: cturner4@uccs.edu
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)
Principal Wiley Consolidated Schools
Wiley, Colorado – August 1999 – August 2008
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Set and monitored class schedule.
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Led curriculum development and alignment in all grades and subject areas.
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Provided instructional supervision and evaluation for all k-6 faculty and secondary math and science faculty.
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Managed school climate and student safety.
Director Lamar Community College:
Lamar Colorado – August 2008 – December 2009
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Served as project director for a federal title III grant.
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Led the development of new programs.
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Provided budgetary oversight.
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In charge of monthly and annual reporting required by the Department of Education.
Academic Dean Lamar Community College
Lamar Colorado – January 2010 – August 2013
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Developed and monitored the schedule for all programs.
Provided instructional supervision and evaluation for Arts & Sciences and various career and technical programs.
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Served as lead on two federal grants (Title III and DOL Trade Assistance).
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Managed student issues as they related to the classroom and instruction.
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Oversaw library services
High School math and science teacher Perryton Independent School District
Perryton, Texas – August 1993 – June 1994

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Taught 6 th
grade science, algebra 1, algebra 2 and TAAS remediation (remediation for state test).
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Coached middle school volleyball.
High School and Middle School math and science teacher Wiley Consolidated School District
Wiley, Colorado – July 1994 – August 2008
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Taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Calculus I, Calculus 2, Geometry, Pre-Algebra,
General Math, Physics, Physical Science and earth science.
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Served as district athletic director.
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Coached high school volleyball, basketball and middle school track.
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Continued to teach courses after accepting Principalship in the district.
Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics Lamar Community College
Lamar, Colorado – August 2008 – May 2013
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Taught College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Math for Nurses, Technical math for the Trades and developmental math courses.
West Texas A&M University, Canyon Texas
B.S. Mathematics, December 1992
B.S. Life-Earth Science, December 1992
University of Colorado Denver, Denver Colorado
M.A. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Endorsed Diploma Task Force – October 2011 – January 2012
This task was formed as a result of a requirement of SB 08-212. This was a combination of educators from k-12 and higher education led by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Our charge was to advise on criteria for post work force and career readiness as well as college readiness for graduating high school students.
Colorado Community College Developmental Education Task Force - September 2011 – February 2013
This task force was formed to research best practice in developmental education from exemplary programs across the nation. Our charge was to design a developmental education pathway that would improve student success. We made a recommendation to the State Board of Community Colleges in
February of 2013. Our proposal was accepted.

Colorado Community College Math Core Implementation Team – January 2013 – May 2013
The Math CI was appointed by the Provost for the Colorado Community College System. The team consisted of five math faculty from various areas of the state and one administrator. Our charge was to take the Dev. Ed. Task force recommendations and develop the competencies for new course work to be used by all system colleges. These courses are currently being used. As administrator my college wrote the course proposals and submitted them to the statewide curriculum committee for approval.
Turner, C., Small, L., Nava, C. (2013). Introduction to Redesigned Mathematics Courses. Presented
At a Colorado Community College system wide training for developmental educators.
Turner, C. (2013). Implementation Strategies for Developmental Education Redesign. Presented at
Colorado Community College Faculty 2:2 Conference.
Turner, C. (2013). Delivery Options for Redesigned Mathematics Courses. Presented at Colorado
Community College Faculty 2:2 Conference.
Turner, C. (2014). Modern Learning Theory and Effective Instructional Design. Presented at Lamar
Community College for Faculty Development.
Turner, C., Small, L. Smith, M., Hoops, L., Feres, B (2014). Developmental Education Redesign in
Colorado Community Colleges. Presented at the National Association of Developmental
Education National Conference.