David Simmons, Ph.D.

Dr. Simmons is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, earning a bachelor of science degree and master’s in education in 1982 and 1987 respectively. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Education Administration from Texas A&M University in 2001. His dissertation discussed Texas school finance, titled “The Effectiveness of Wealth Recapture Legislation on Achieving Financial Equity Among the Public School Districts in Texas.”

He began his career as a classroom teacher in Deer Park, Texas, followed by service as a curriculum director, counselor and principal. He was assistant superintendent in Monahans ISD and served as superintendent in Wimberley, Presidio, Texas City and Tyler ISDs, all in Texas.

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