Elaine Simons

Background

Simons, Elaine was born on April 21, 1960 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Daughter of Eliott and Judith (Siegel) Simons.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1987; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1990; diploma, Gemological Institute American, Santa Monica, California, 1983.

Career

Jewelry, light metals instructor Interlocken International Camp, Hillsboro, New Hampshire, 1986, 87. Artist in residence Bronx Regional High School, New York City, 1990. Art teacher Joan of Arc Junior High School, 1991.

Art director Weight Watchers International Camps, 1990, 91. Art teacher Louis D. Brandeis High School, 1991-1992, Rikers Island Educational Facility, New York City, 1992-1993. Art specialist McClure Middlesch., Seattle, 1994—1996, Meany Middle School, Seattle, 1996, Honihon Middle School, Seattle, 1997.

Executive director, co-founder Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets, since 1998. Resident artist Institute De Allende, Mexico, 1987, Altos De Chavon LaEscuela de Diseno, Dominican Republic, 1992. Guest panelist Arts Bienniel Education Conference, Tacoma, 1995.

Art specialist McNeil Correctional Center, Stilldcoom, Washington, 1995. Grants reviewer National Endowment for Arts, Washington, 2003. Member Executive Alliance, 2004.

Achievements

• Elaine Simons has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer art specialist Covenant House/Under 21, New York City, 1990-1991, Denny Youth Shelter, since 1995. Awareness Day coordinator Rhode Island School Design, 1984-1987. Fellow National Art Education Association, United Federation Teachers.

Interests

• Avocations: mask making, antique collecting, travel, shooting pool.

Connections

Father:

Eliott Simons

Mother:

Judith (Siegel) Simons