Student U
Alex Turner is an experienced individual who has held various roles in education. Currently serving as the Director of Learning and Academic Support at Student U, Alex has previously worked as a Learning Specialist and Middle School Program Coordinator. Prior to this, Alex taught 6th Grade ELA and served as the 8th Grade Grade Head. With a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alex also has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the same institution.
Student U
Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education, advocacy, and leadership to build a just and equitable Durham. We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and their educators to become the leaders that will transform our city for the better. We support this transformation with an approach that combines three key elements: our whole-families approach to college access and success programming; our place as an innovation hub for developing and sharing best practices in education; and our commitment to supporting student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed.