VITA
I.
NAME AND TITLE
Thomas J. Simmons, Ph.D., CRC, Associate Professor,
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone #: 502-852-0569
II.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Indiana University, 1976.
Major Psychology & Sociology
M.Ed. Kent State University, 1980.
Major Early childhood SPED, Speech and Language Development
Ed.S. Kent State University, 1982.
Major Special Education, Administration and Supervision
Ph.D. Kent State University, 1989.
Major Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling
III.
Certifications
- Special Education: Moderate, Severe, and Profound Disabled; Teaching Certificate, K-12,
State of Ohio
- Standard High School Certificate, 7-12; Endorsement for Teaching Severely/Profoundly
Handicapped Pupils, Grades K-12, State of Kentucky
- Standard Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children: Learning and Behavior Disorders,
K-12, State of Kentucky
- Standard Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children: Moderate, Severe, Disabilities;
Teaching Certificate, K-12, State of Kentucky
- Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP), State of Ohio.
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
IV.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Drug and Crisis Intervention Rehabilitation Counselor, Middleway House, Bloomington, IN,
1971-76
• SPED Teacher, University School, Kent, OH 1978 to 1982.
• Director/Teacher Gateway Early Childhood Center, Mt. Sterling, KY, 1982-84
• Visiting Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University. 1982-86
• Manager of Services, Frankfort Habilitation Inc., Frankfort, KY, 1984-86
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