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MaryEllen Simmons is a full-time Lecturer and Student Teaching Supervisor in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont's College of Education and Social Services. She specializes in early childhood, elementary, and middle-level education, with a focus on literacy, mathematics education, and trauma-informed practices. Her research emphasizes the critical link between early language acquisition and cross-disciplinary learning outcomes.
- Education: Ed.D. in Education, Leadership and Policy Studies from University of Vermont
- M.S.W. in Social Work from Adelphi University
- B.S. in Business Administration from Marist College
Simmons actively mentors first-generation college students, advocates for low-income populations, and integrates global cultural learning into her work. She supervises pre-service teachers at both undergraduate and graduate levels, fostering equity in field experiences and supporting students' portfolio development through seminar courses.
