ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The Board of Trustees of Albany Academy has appointed Michael Turner as the next Head of School. Turner will begin the position on July 1, succeeding Chris Lauricella.

Turner comes to Albany after serving as Head of School at The Shipley School in Pennsylvania and at St. Michael's Episcopal School in Virginia. He also worked as a Senior Advisor and founded an educational consulting firm.

"Mr. Turner is an accomplished and visionary leader with over three decades of experience in education and the private and government sectors. He has spent much of his career serving and leading independent schools, with a wide range of experience — each role reinforcing his dedication to helping students reach their highest potential," Eric Lewis, board president, said. "We are v

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