Montgomery, Al, December 2, 2025 — Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership (ALIEEP), a nonprofit supporting multilingual education and workforce development in Alabama, recognized Park Crossing High School’s Principal Fountain and Ms. Yang Zeng with Certificates of Appreciation for welcoming trainee Pan Yiling into the Chinese Language classroom. Their support enabled Yiling to observe common practices and gain experience in an American classroom environment.
For one month, Yiling visited Park Crossing High School twice a week. She designed lesson plans centered on artistic expression, using hands-on activities and interactive discussions to keep students engaged.
Executive Director Meesoon Han awarded two certificates and gift bags to Ms. Yang and Principal Fountain. In Principal Fountain’s absence, Assistant Principal Dr. Greer accepted the award on her behalf.
Ms. Yang’s mentorship inspired Yiling to continue developing as an educator through innovative practices. During the ceremony, Ms. Yang welcomed Yiling to keep in touch beyond the Intern Exchange Program.
Ms. Yang has been an exceptional mentor throughout my classroom experience in Montgomery. She took the time to introduce me to the local educational environment, explaining how the school system operates and discussing the challenges teachers may encounter in today’s classrooms. Her guidance has helped me understand the mindset and professionalism expected of the next generation of educators,” said Pan Yiling, ALIEEP trainee.
ALIEEP will continue fostering its partnership with Park Crossing High School. Yiling exemplifies ALIEEP’s collective mission with Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) and the state of Alabama to produce global leaders.
About ALIEEP
Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership (ALIEEP) is a nonprofit organization that supports multilingual education and workforce development in Alabama. ALIEEP is commissioned by the Alabama Legislature and funded by the Department of Education and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. It maintains partnerships with schools and school systems across Alabama. Its partners include Opelika City Schools, Florence City Schools, and Montgomery Public Schools. Its international partners include the Ministries of Education in Taiwan and South Korea, and Ethiraj College of Women (Chennai, India). Each partnership aligns with ALIEEP’s mission to reduce the teacher shortage, develop the workforce, and empower students.
Media Contact: Nikki Smith
PR Specialist, ALIEEP
Email: marketing@alieep.org
Phone: (334) 625-8515