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The expansion is a homecoming for Dr. Land who taught 7^th and 8^th grade English at Clewiston Middle School in the 1970’s. 

“I have a real appreciation for the two counties,” Dr. Land says. “I feel a strong connection to the people we serve.”

 

A seasoned administrator, Dr. Land will continue her current position as ESC’s Charlotte County Campus President and expanding her position as head of the Hendry/Glades Center.

 

“Dr. Land brings a deep commitment to academic excellence and proven track record of leadership and innovation,” says Edison State College President Kenneth Walker. “The entire community of LaBelle, Clewiston, Alva and Moore Haven will benefit from her exceptional experience in administration combined with her longstanding familiarity with the local community.”

 

The Hendry Glades Center anticipates major growth in the future. The College received a generous land gift from the Paul family of Hendry County and the Bonita Bay Group. This gift combined with Edison State College’s “Help Grow a Campus” capital campaign will enable the institution to build a one thousand student campus in Western Hendry County near the intersection of State Roads 80 and 29.  The College continues to actively develop this concept; however, no date for expansion has been identified.

 

“This is such a wonderful opportunity for the people of our community,” said Randall Parrish Jr., Edison State College Board of Trustee member representing Hendry County. “Broadening the educational opportunities for our high school graduates, first time and returning students will enhance the overall community.” 

 

This campus will become an educational and cultural center that will one day become home to two and four year degree programs. 

“With the vision and leadership Dr. Land will bring to the Hendry/Glades Center many generations of students will be able to thrive,” said Julia G. Perry, Edison Board of Trustee Member representing Glades County.

 

Dr. Land earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee. She earned a bachelor and masters degree in Education from the University of Florida. She and her husband Tom have two sons, Alex and Elliot.

 

For more information please contact Catherine Bergerson Edison State College District Director of Marketing and Communications at (239) 489-9460.