Kinesiology
Ms. Simmons earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1975 and a Master of Sciences in PE in 1984. She has taught physical education in North Carolina and Virginia since her graduation. Since 1998, she has taught adapted physical education in Guilford County Schools and she shares this expertise with our undergraduate students in the Department of Kinesiology learning adapted physical education methods.
Ms. Simmons is widely recognized for her excellence in teaching having been selected as a Guilford County Teacher of the Year on multiple occasions. She generously supervises our student teachers and has been instrumental in literally changing their lives and aspirations as many of them are inspired to work with children with special needs.
Ms. Simmons is an influential advocate for exceptional children; she serves on the Advisory Council to the NC State School Board and on the North Carolina Adapted Physical Education Advisory Council. She works closely with community groups to help raise funds to purchase specialized equipment necessary for the students she teaches.