[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1942-E1943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DR. LILLI LAND

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask the House's 
attention today to recognizing a highly distinguished educator in my 
Congressional district, Dr. Lilli Land. Dr. Land is the principal of 
the Auburn Early Education Center, and recently received a National 
Distinguished Principal award from the National Association of 
Elementary School Principals.
  Dr. Land is a graduate of Auburn University, and holds the following 
degrees in Early Childhood Education: Bachelor of Science, Master of 
Education, Specialist in Education, and a Doctorate in Philosophy. She 
has been a part of the Alabama Public School system since she first 
taught second grade in Tallapoosa County in 1981, and has more recently 
served as a kindergarten teacher and in various administrative 
capacities. In 2000, Dr. Land joined Auburn City Schools and now serves 
as AEEC's principal.
  During Dr. Land's tenure, AEEC has become a renowned example of 
excellence in early childhood education. Her educational philosophy 
promotes original, student-driven content and individual attention to 
help maximize every student's potential. AEEC has also received 
numerous awards for outstanding integration of new technologies into 
their curriculum.
  I congratulate Dr. Lilli Land for her years of service and 
outstanding leadership in helping educate Alabama's children.

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