Turner, Jill - Social Science

Welcome to Mrs. Turner's History class!

7th grade history is so much fun!  Everything we learn is new to the students, there are photos of our entire time period, and there is audio and video of much of it, too. 

7th grade is also an exciting time of great change for students.  As I'm always telling my students, "You're closer to college than kindergarten," and it shows in their increasing maturity through the year. Even though I have taught 4th- 8th graders, 7th graders are my favorite!

This is my 23rd year teaching and my 16th year teaching in Loudoun County Public Schools.  I have a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in education, both from the University of Virginia (Wahoowa!).  I have been lucky to work with the wonderful students and families at Harper Park in all 3 grades, and as part of both the Social Studies and English departments.  History 7 is my favorite, though.

I live in Leesburg with my husband, two daughters (HPMS alumnae off at college most of the year now), and two dogs.  I love to read (a lot!), work in my gardens, go to the beach with my family, and spend time with my girls.  

Please email me with any questions or concerns that you have about your student or history class.

I am looking forward to another fantastic year with the students at Harper Park!