David Turner
Cleveland High School Principal Autumn O’Bryan announced the hiring of David Turner as CHS Athletic Director.
Mr. Turner has been principal at Copper Basin High School since 2014. He was assistant principal for three years with athletic responsibilities for high school and middle school, and he started the middle school football, softball, and cheerleading programs while at Copper Basin.
Ms. O’Bryan said, “We are excited for David to join our team at Cleveland High School.
He brings a wealth of knowledge in administration and a passion for athletics that will be a valuable asset to our school.”
Mr. Turner said, “It is with great enthusiasm that I have the opportunity to join the highly productive and competitive athletic department of Cleveland High School. My goal and mission is to foster an environment that prepares student athletes for success both academically and athletically. We will embrace the proud history and tradition of Cleveland High School athletics and continually build upon the foundation that others have created in the past. It is a great day to be a Raider!”
A graduate of Tennessee Technological University and Lee University, Mr. Turner worked for Eaton Corporation and Duracell before teaching at Bradley Central High School for five years. He and his wife Heather have two children, son, Zach, a rising CHS freshman, and daughter, Allison, fifth grader. They attend First Baptist Church in Cleveland.