Department of Education
Students in our Education Department are committed to transforming lives, educating learners of all ability levels, and reaching students at a young age to set them on a pathway to success.

Studying Education at Simmons University
Our students are constant innovators, dedicated researchers, and promoters of social justice. With a focus on evidence-based best practices, you'll launch a meaningful career and meet the needs of all the students in your classroom
Education Field Placements
Our student teachers train at schools around Boston and New England.
Some recent placements include:
- Boston Public Schools
- Brookline Public Schools
- Cambridge Public Schools
- Newton Public Schools
- Malden Public Schools
- Somerville Public Schools
- Medford Public Schools
- Wellesley Public Schools
- Arlington Public Schools
- Quincy Public Schools
- Boston Latin School
- Boston Teachers Union School
- Crossroads School
- Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
- Innovation Academy Charter School
- MATCH Charter School
- New England Center for Children
- Landmark School
Department of Education in the News
Education Faculty and Staff
Chair

Christine Evans
Professor of Practice and Department Chair
Full-time Faculty
Heather Fortin
Assistant Professor of Practice, Coordinator of NECC Practicum, and Educator Licensure Officer

Daren Graves
Professor
Adjunct Faculty
Allison Bergenholtz
Adjunct Faculty
Sean Brooks
Adjunct Faculty
Ashley Cabral Defiel
Adjunct Faculty
Susan Campbell
Adjunct Faculty
Amanda Durocher
Adjunct Faculty

Jennifer Edge-Savage
Adjunct Faculty
Sherry Elander
Adjunct Faculty
Karen Grabowski
Adjunct Faculty
Laura Hector
Adjunct Faculty
Cammarie Johnson
Adjunct Faculty
Kelly McConnell
Adjunct Faculty
Lyndsey Nunes
Adjunct.
Diana Pacheco
Adjunct Faculty
Tyler Ramey
Adjunct Faculty
Julie Rigo-Vogel
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Seaver
Adjunct Faculty