Simison, Elizabeth

Academic Dean, Teacher - Humanities

Elizabeth Simison, Ed.D., is the academic dean and a member of the Humanities Department. She teaches AIS Cities of the Past, Present, and Future; Literature of the Environment; AIS Borders & Crossings; and Multimodal Composition.

Her research focuses on mastery-based learning and its impact on educational policy. She also teaches at the University of Pennsylvania in the Graduate School of Education Independent School Teaching Residency program. At Porter’s, Elizabeth supports the development of a curriculum that is inclusive and diverse, and an assessment framework that is consistent and equitable.

She lives on campus with her husband and black lab Hooper, and her favorite movie is Jaws.

Since 1843

Miss Porter’s School educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens. We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.

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Miss Porter’s School admits qualified students, who identify as girls, of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and athletic or other school administered programs.

Miss Porter’s School

Miss Porter’s School

Simison, Elizabeth

Since 1843

Miss Porter’s School educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens. We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.

MISS PORTER’S SCHOOL

MISS PORTER'S SCHOOL

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