Curt Simonson

Curt Simonson is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Illinois University (WIU), affiliated with the School of Education within the College of Education & Human Services. He teaches courses for aspiring principals and school leaders across WIU's Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.

Dr. Simonson holds an Ed.D. and has extensive professional experience as a high school American history teacher, middle school principal, and superintendent of schools. His research focuses on stress management for school administrators, particularly stress and physical wellness among Illinois superintendents, as well as professional development for principals and the role of Instructional Leadership Teams in school improvement.

Outside academia, he and his wife Chris have two children and four granddaughters. No scientific awards, grants, or specific lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the text.