Christina Turner, Owner of Manchester School for Young Children, with Max, Sophie, Winnie, Maggie, Ramona and Xyla
Christina Turner still smiles when she thinks of her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Carter. “Every day in Mrs. Carter’s class was magical,” Turner said. “I think every student felt like they were her favorite. I wanted to be Mrs. Carter.” Turner knew at that young age that she wanted to inspire a love of learning like Mrs. Carter had done for her. She also knew that she wanted to look out
for kids who needed extra help in the classroom. “I grew up with a cousin who was blind,” Turner said. “She was only one year older than me. She did the same things as me (often way better!) and just needed a few adaptations to help her do them. The adaptations intrigued me.” Seeing how her cousin was treated in public was an eye-opener for Turner. She felt protective when someone treated
her differently because of her disability, and she was inspired with a deep respect for her cousin’s ability to overcome challenges while keeping her curiosity and good humor. Turner has been driven by her wish to help others do the same. Turner studied early childhood education at Washburn University, then taught preschool and kindergarten for about eight years. While she
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