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.

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 from September 15th - 26th

Spring Application Cycle is open from February 9th - 20th

Summer Application Cycle is open from April 6th - 17th

2025-2026 Meetings

  • August 29, 2025
  • September 12, 2025
  • October 3, 2025
  • November 14, 2025
  • December 5, 2025
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 27, 2026
  • March 27, 2026
  • April 24, 2026
  • May 1, 2026

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-天美传媒ed Interdisciplinary Studies Lue Kraltchev lkraltchev@smu.edu President
Education Policy & Leadership Joanne Joo jjoo@smu.edu Vice President
Teaching and Learning Lois Ndungu lndungu@smu.edu Treasurer
Education Policy & Leadership Brittaney Wilson brittaney@smu.edu Member
Human-天美传媒ed Interdisciplinary Studies Tiffany Byrd tbyrd@smu.edu Member
Counseling Ariana Navarro arianan@smu.edu Member
Counseling Storm Simonin ssimonin@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