Simmons Graduate Council

About Us

The Simmons School of Education and Human Development Graduate Council originated in 2011 by student representatives from each department within the Simmons School.

Learn about our Policies and Procedures to apply for funding.

Application for Funding

The Council administers funds for graduate student enrichment and professional development projects. The Council consists of 10 students representing the graduate-level programs at Simmons. 

Application Deadlines

Fall Application Cycle is open September 16 - September 27

Spring Application Cycle is open from February 3 - February12

Summer Application Cycle is open from March 26 - April 4

2024-2025 Meetings

  • September 6, 2024
  • October 4, 2024
  • November 8, 2024
  • December 6th, 2024
  • January 24, 2025
  • February 21, 2025
  • March 28, 2025
  • April 11, 2025
  • May 2, 2025

All meetings are from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Your 2024-2025 Simmons Graduate Council Officers

If you have questions e-mail your council representative or you can email Graduate Council directly: SimmonsGraduateCouncil@smu.edu

Department

Representative

Email

Position
Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies Lue Kraltchev lkraltchev@smu.edu President
Education Policy & Leadership Joanne Joo jjoo@smu.edu Vice President
Counseling Kayleigh Weintraub kweintraub@smu.edu Secretary
Teaching and Learning Lois Ndungu lndungu@smu.edu Treasurer
Education Policy & Leadership Brittaney Wilson brittaney@smu.edu Member
Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies Tiffany Byrd tbyrd@smu.edu Member
Counseling Ariana Navarro arianan@smu.edu Member
Teaching and Learning Theodora Beauchamp theob@smu.edu Member

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Corey Brady, corey.brady@smu.edu

If you have questions e-mail your council representative or you can email SimmonsGraduateCouncil@smu.edu