Dr. Paula Turner-Coleman
Dr. Paula Turner-Coleman is a product of the Eastern Shore, but her educational background and career aspirations have afforded her the opportunity to experience the world. She takes great pride in the fact that she obtained her B.S. in Biology pre-medicine while participating in the dual honors degree program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Paula Turner-Coleman graduated from this program with a 4.0 GPA. She received her Masters degree in Teaching from the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Turner-Coleman was hand selected to participate in the Lower Eastern Shore School Leadership Institute, an experience funded by Maryland State Department of Education grant funds. It was through this collaboration Turner-Coleman received her terminal doctoral degree at no cost to her from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Turner-Coleman also serves the beauty industry as a licensed Senior Cosmetologist.
Turner-Coleman's first job out of college was as a pharmaceutical and medical sales representative in New York City. After just a few short months, she was recruited to work at a pharmaceutical advertising agency on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan as an Account Executive. It was during this time that Dr. Turner-Coleman traveled to every state in the CONUS (Continental United States) and to Paris, France. While in Paris, she worked on the development and promotion of a pharmaceutical for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Her ties to the medical field are still strong, for she serves on many medical boards.
Upon returning to the Eastern Shore, Paula Turner-Coleman’s career in education began. Her years in the teaching profession have allowed her to serve in the role of Science Teacher; Mathematics Teacher; Instructional Coach; Curriculum Planner; Vice Principal; Supervisor of Science, STEM, Health, Physical Education, Computer Science, and Environmental Literacy; High School Principal; and Professor. She believes the proper mix of academics, character education, technology integration, and parental and community involvement yields a student ready to serve their community and accomplish their personal dreams.
Dr. Turner-Coleman also has a passion for community service and is involved in many organizations. Some of her professional and community commitments include:
Dr. Turner-Coleman was overjoyed the City Council for the City of Salisbury passed a resolution appointing her to the city’s Ethics Commission.
Paula Turner-Coleman's successful ventures and devotion to the community and mentoring was recognized in 2021 and again in 2025 by the Maryland Daily Record naming her one of Maryland's Top 100 Women. Marquis Who’s Who in America also recognized Turner-Coleman for her work as an entrepreneur and professional.
Dr. Turner-Coleman is ecstatic about entrepreneurship; the platform of ethics and moral accountability in the workplace; and aiding others in building successful lives.
Turner-Coleman has a love for the entire Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore way of living as she has interests in Virginia; multiple counties in Maryland; and in Delaware. Dr. Turner-Coleman is proud of the Eastern Shore values that were passed on to her successful adult daughter who now uses those same values to make her mark in the STEM field. Turner-Coleman and her husband proclaim they are on a permanent vacation as they are fortunate to enjoy the beach as well as the rural and serene living of the Eastern Shore all year round.
Turner-Coleman's first job out of college was as a pharmaceutical and medical sales representative in New York City. After just a few short months, she was recruited to work at a pharmaceutical advertising agency on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan as an Account Executive. It was during this time that Dr. Turner-Coleman traveled to every state in the CONUS (Continental United States) and to Paris, France. While in Paris, she worked on the development and promotion of a pharmaceutical for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Her ties to the medical field are still strong, for she serves on many medical boards.
Upon returning to the Eastern Shore, Paula Turner-Coleman’s career in education began. Her years in the teaching profession have allowed her to serve in the role of Science Teacher; Mathematics Teacher; Instructional Coach; Curriculum Planner; Vice Principal; Supervisor of Science, STEM, Health, Physical Education, Computer Science, and Environmental Literacy; High School Principal; and Professor. She believes the proper mix of academics, character education, technology integration, and parental and community involvement yields a student ready to serve their community and accomplish their personal dreams.
Dr. Turner-Coleman also has a passion for community service and is involved in many organizations. Some of her professional and community commitments include:
- Serving two terms/two appointments by Governor Larry Hogan to the state hospital board where she also served as the chairperson.
- Being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, with over 15 years of uninterrupted service and where she has served and continues to serve in many capacities;
- Being a 21-year member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the premier professional honor society of key women educators;
- Serving on the Board of Trustees for the Deer’s Head Center Foundation as President;
- Serving on the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Health Care Services, Inc. for over a decade;
- Being a corporate member of the Rotary Club of Cambridge;
- Being a member in her own right with the Rotary Club of Salisbury;
- Being a member of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Education Network;
- Serving as Education Chairperson of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP);
- Serving as President of the Dorchester Administrators' and Supervisors' Association; and
- Serving as Worship Leader and Sunday School Teacher at her Godfather's church.
Dr. Turner-Coleman was overjoyed the City Council for the City of Salisbury passed a resolution appointing her to the city’s Ethics Commission.
Paula Turner-Coleman's successful ventures and devotion to the community and mentoring was recognized in 2021 and again in 2025 by the Maryland Daily Record naming her one of Maryland's Top 100 Women. Marquis Who’s Who in America also recognized Turner-Coleman for her work as an entrepreneur and professional.
Dr. Turner-Coleman is ecstatic about entrepreneurship; the platform of ethics and moral accountability in the workplace; and aiding others in building successful lives.
Turner-Coleman has a love for the entire Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore way of living as she has interests in Virginia; multiple counties in Maryland; and in Delaware. Dr. Turner-Coleman is proud of the Eastern Shore values that were passed on to her successful adult daughter who now uses those same values to make her mark in the STEM field. Turner-Coleman and her husband proclaim they are on a permanent vacation as they are fortunate to enjoy the beach as well as the rural and serene living of the Eastern Shore all year round.