Favorite Quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

A native of Peoria, IL, Mrs. Simmons has worked at PND since 2007. Her favorite part about the school is the students, and she has grown in her faith by putting her trust in God in all things. She describes this trust as God lifting her worries and fears off of her shoulders. When not spreading her positivity and kindness throughout PND and lifting others’ worries with all of her hard work, Mrs. Simmons can be found spending time with her family and friends, including her four children and five grandchildren.