Background
Simms, Glenda Patricia was born on January 25, 1939 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Daughter of Hubert and Myrtle (Dennis) Thompson.
Simms, Glenda Patricia was born on January 25, 1939 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Daughter of Hubert and Myrtle (Dennis) Thompson.
Teacher diploma, Bethlehem Teacher's. College, 1960; Bachelor of Education, U. Alberta, 1974; Master of Education, U. Alberta, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Alberta, 1985; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Manitoba, 1994.
Associate professor, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, Regina, 1980-1985; supervisor Intercultural Education, Regina Public School Board, 1985-1987; associate professor, Nipissing U. College, North Bay, Ontario, 1987-1990; president, Canada Advisory Council on Status of Women, Ottawa, Ontario, since 1990.
Member National Organisation Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada (founder), Congress of Black Women of Canada (past president), Federation Medical Women in Canada (honorary).
Married Ralph Kirkland, November 11, 1992. Children: Michelle Lois, Emil Alf, Shaun Alene.