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Commends and congratulates Julie Pierce on her selection as the 2017 National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Alabama by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators.

Julie Pierce serves as principal of Fairhope Elementary School in the Baldwin County School System.

Holds a bachelor of science degree from The University of Alabama (1984), a master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1988), and a certificate in education administration from the University of South Alabama (2004).

Has served as an educator for 27 years, with 12 years of experience as an administrator.

Created a learning atmosphere that engages parents and the community in partnership to ensure student success in school and in life.