Miss Porter’s School

 

Ms. Simison is currently a candidate for a doctorate in educational leadership, conducting research on mastery-based learning and its implications for policy and practice. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in English and political science, earning the honors of University Scholar and Dean’s List. There, she also studied abroad at the University of London the Globe Theatre. Ms. Simison then went on to earn her master’s degree from the University of Connecticut in curriculum and instruction. Ms. Simison also works with the Porter’s Leads program, and has directed the Global Language and Leadership Summer Institute since 2017. Prior to joining the faculty at Porter’s, she was an
English teacher in the public school system for 12 years and an adjunct professor in the English and Education departments at the University of Connecticut for five years. She has presented several times at the National Council of Teachers of English annual convention, is a teacher-consultant for the National Writing Project and was awarded a Fund for Teachers Fellowship in the summer of 2018.

Ms. Simison lives on campus with her husband and teaches English. She also serves as an advisor, and coaches swimming and field hockey.