[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 138 (Friday, August 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING NESHAMINY SCHOOL DISTRICT CORE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
              PRINCIPAL BRIAN KERN FOR 32 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 15, 2025

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible 
individual from my district. Brian Kern of Bucks County, Pennsylvania 
has served the Neshaminy School District for the past 32 years. On July 
1, Principal Kern retired from his career in public education, closing 
a chapter marked by educational leadership, unwavering support for 
students, and dedicated service to his community.
  In August 1993, Principal Kern began his career in education as a 
Music Teacher at Maple Point Middle School. Six years later, he rose to 
the challenge of administrative leadership, serving as Assistant 
Principal at Neshaminy High School and later at Neshaminy Middle 
School. In 2004, he became Principal of Oliver Heckman Elementary 
School, a role he held for 11 years. In 2015, he took on the position 
of Principal at Pearl S. Buck Elementary School--which recently 
transitioned to Core Creek Elementary School--where he has served for 
the past decade.
  Principal Kern's service extends well beyond his three decades of 
educational leadership within the Neshaminy community. From 2011 to 
2013, he served as President of Friends of Steinert Jazz, a group 
dedicated to supporting the Steinert High School Jazz Band Program. In 
this role, he helped organize events and fundraisers for these 
students. Between 2014 and 2017, he volunteered with the music program 
at Princeton High School. Additionally, for the past decade, he has 
volunteered as a docent for Cranbury Historic Home Tours. Throughout 
his entire professional journey, Principal Kern has seamlessly combined 
his passion for music, arts, and culture with his work in educational 
administration.
  Beyond his professional achievements, Principal Kern is a devoted 
husband and father. His wife, Diane, is a full-time realtor, and the 
couple celebrated their 35th anniversary in July before traveling to 
Europe together this fall. Together, they have raised two sons and a 
daughter, all of whom have excelled in their respective fields: 
nursing, aerospace engineering, and special education.
  Principal Brian Kern is truly a remarkable figure in our district. We 
commend him on his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service to 
public education in Neshaminy. He soon will be working at Darianna 
Bridal and Tuxedo in Warrington as manager of the tuxedo department, 
focusing on business development and community connections. 
Congratulations again to Principal Kern.

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