Background
Simmons, Joellen Flores was born on November 12, 1947 in Fort Gulik, Panama. Daughter of Joe Bruton and Betsy Ann (Draina) Flores.
Simmons, Joellen Flores was born on November 12, 1947 in Fort Gulik, Panama. Daughter of Joe Bruton and Betsy Ann (Draina) Flores.
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Texas Womens University, 1970. Master in Special Education, Psychology, Texas Technology University, Lubbock, 1973. Postgraduate, University Texas, 1978.
Special educator Andrews Indiana School District, Andrews, 1970—1974. Consultant, program specialist Texas Education Agency, Austin, 1974—1983, state agency fiscal monitor, 1980—1983. Administrator special education Gulf Coast Council Education Region IV, Houston, 1982.
Executive director Texas Planning Council, Development Disabilities Program,, Austin, 1983—1985. State agency liaison Governor's Commission Women, 1984—1985. Federal grant reviewer Department Health and Human Services, Washington, 1985—1986.
Assistant commissioner sprl. programs Texas Rehabilitation Agency, Austin, since 1985.
State agency representative Texas Education Agency, Governor's Planning Council, Austin, 1975—1979. Governor Texas Industries Blind and Handicapped, since 1988. Member of Executive Women Government, Council Exceptional Children, Texas Council Children Behavior Disorders (president, Recognition award 1982), National Association Rehabilitation Directors, National Association Development Disabilities (delegate 1983-1985).
Married Ron Simmons, June 18, 1977. Children: Jimmy, Johnny.