Ericia Turner is a true visionary and trailblazer who is leaving her mark on the world of education and athletics.  Erica is from Sherrills Ford, NC, where she resides with her two children, Jerron and Trevion, as well as her father, for whom she is the primary caregiver.Â
Ericia received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in physical education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and holds an Ed.S Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently enrolled in another doctoral program.
Ericia’s journey began as a dedicated teacher and coach, igniting a passion for empowering students on and off the field. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Ericia currently serves as the Executive Director of Athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, where she efficiently and effectively manages a $6.9 million budget.
Her extensive background in education has allowed her to make a positive impact on the lives of students and athletes, fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment.
Ericia currently leads an extensive interscholastic athletic program, managing the planning and execution of athletic activities for 21 high schools and 47 middle schools, encompassing approximately 10,000 student-athletes. Erica’s innovative initiatives include the development of a District Wide Student-Athlete Advisory Council and the execution of the first District Wide Athletic Leadership Symposium.Â
This year, under Ericia’s watch, the CMS High Schools just concluded three years of Flag Football.  Her work with the Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte has helped the NCHSAA with hosting the Information Session and Press Conference for the eight Football teams vying for State Championships and assisted the NCHSAA Staff in securing a site for the 2024 Women’s State Soccer Championships in Matthews, NC. Ericia also served as Chairperson of the NCHSAA Bylaw Committee, which was charged with laying a foundation for the next Realignment of Schools into Eight Classifications, which will begin in 2025.  She was most recently appointed to the Realignment Committee, which over the course of the next school year, will carry out that work.
Ericia’s excellence in educational leadership has been recognized with numerous awards, including the North Carolina Athletic Director of the Year (NCADA) in 2024, the NCHSAA Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award in 2023, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Principal of the Year in 2020 and the North Carolina Southwest Regional Principal of the Year (2021).
