Walter Turner currently principals and teaches 7th & 8th grades. During his 35 years of school administration and teaching Walter has served as principal and taught in several multi-teacher Seventh-day Adventist elementary and high schools nationwide. He has taught entire curriculums for grades 3 through 8 and high school Bible, Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and various History courses.  Walter holds a master's degree in Teaching and Leadership from Walla Walla University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Theology from Oakwood University; and, holds administrator and professional certifications in Principalship, Elementary Education, Religion, History, and Mathematics. He has served as a school board officer for several schools and an advisory board member for several Conference Education Departments.  In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, assisting with church growth, and spending time with family and friends.

Deborah Turner currently teaches 3rd & 4th grades and assists as administrative support. During her 21 years of teaching and school administration Deborah has served as principal and taught entire curriculums for grades PK4 through 8th and high school Government, Economics, and Technology in several multi-teacher Seventh-day Adventist elementary and high schools nationwide. She has also managed a high school Guidance Department and International Student Immigration Program. The first 14 years of her professional life, Deborah worked as an accountant until she felt called by God to serve alongside her husband, Walter, in education ministry. Deborah holds a master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum & Instruction from Walla Walla University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Shaw University; and, holds administrator and professional certifications in Elementary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Accounting, and Supervisor of Instruction. She has served as a school board officer and an advisory board member for various Conference Education Departments. In her spare time, she enjoys giving Bible studies and spending times with family and friends.

I graduated from Andrew’s University with a BS in Elementary Education and from the University of Dayton with a master’s of science in Guidance counseling. My Favorite topics to teach are Language Arts, Science and Math. Favorite places to visit – I love to travel anywhere. I love to see new places and experience the culture and food. My favorite two places I have visited in the US are Seattle and Alaska. My favorite places abroad are Italy and Switzerland. I would love to visit South America. What do I like about NSAA? There is a strong sense of community here. I love that our school is really like a big family. The students in different grade levels look out for and are invested in each other’s’ lives. I love the strong music program here and the commitment of the board.