Dr. Shawn Wilson Named Next Superintendent of Perquimans County Schools
We are proud to announce Dr. Shawn Wilson as Perquimans County Schools next
superintendent. She will be succeeding Dr. Tanya Turner, who will be retiring effective July 1. A
seasoned educational leader with nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Wilson has a proven
track record of strategic leadership and a strong commitment to high academic standards.
Dr. Wilson currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for Perquimans County Public
Schools. She works closely with district leadership to strengthen systems, support school
leaders, and enhance overall staff performance.
Dr. Wilson has consistently shown a steadfast dedication to students, staff, and the community.
Her depth of experience across classroom instruction, school leadership, and district
administration makes her uniquely qualified to lead our schools into the future.
Prior to her work in Human Resources, she has served in the capacity of teacher, assistant
principal, and principal. Her early experiences in the classroom continue to inform her
leadership philosophy, which centers on supporting the “whole child” and empowering educators
to succeed. She also achieved National Board Certification when she was in the classroom. Dr.
Wilson served as a principal in both Gates County Public Schools and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank
Public Schools, where she was recognized multiple times for her outstanding leadership,
including being named Principal of the Year in both school districts. Her leadership as a principal
was marked by a focus on academic success, strong school culture, and meaningful engagement
with families and communities.
In addition to her K–12 leadership experience, Dr. Wilson has served as an Adjunct Professor at
Elizabeth City State University since 2009, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate
courses in instructional leadership and school law. She is widely respected for her contributions
to preparing future educators and school leaders.
Dr. Wilson holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from
The George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Education from East Carolina
University, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Elizabeth City State
University.
Dr. Wilson is married to Quinten Wilson. They have two adult children and two grandchildren.
She is excited to work alongside the Board, staff, students, families, and community to build on
the district’s strong foundation of student success and organizational excellence.