Education
Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment
Simmons University’s Education minor provides the skills you need to meet the needs of all students in your classroom. Our program focuses on evidence-based best practices and covers math and reading methods, psychological science, special education, liberal arts, and more.
Join a community 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.
Our students are innovators, dedicated researchers, and promoters of social justice.
Spotlight on Education Students and Alums
Bridging Public Art and Public Service
Art history major Cathie Behrend ’70 recently received a Legacy Award from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We spoke with her about receiving this honor, her love of art and public service, and her Simmons experience.
Honors 3+1 Student Embraces Interdisciplinarity
Abigail Pearson ’26, ’27MSW is an honors student pursuing an accelerated degree in social work. We spoke with her about the vitality of an interdisciplinary education and the thriving community at Simmons.
Six Students Selected for the 2025 Senior Scholar Award
Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.
Dr. Beryl Irene Bailey ’81 Champions Content-Based Literacy in Educational Leadership Magazine
In a new article published in Educational Leadership, Dr. Beryl Irene Bailey identifies the reason for flailing literacy among elementary school students and proposes an innovative solution.
Adunni Slackman Anderson '73 on the Influence of Strong Leaders
Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson '73 has spent her career as a leader in education. For over 20 years, she served as Principal for the Montclair Public Schools, and for 10 years as the Lower School Head/Primary School Director for Kent Place School, a private, independent school for girls. We spoke to Slackman Anderson about how Simmons shaped her career, and her advice for future leaders.
Sara Slager '23 Researches History of Reproductive Activism in Boston
When Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, student Sara Slager — a double major in Education and Women's and Gender Studies — was in the middle of a research project on local reproductive rights activism. She spoke...
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