Background
Simmons, Marsha Thrift was born on January 18, 1953 in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Daughter of James Russell II and Ouida (Tyre) Thrift.
musician Science and reading educator
Simmons, Marsha Thrift was born on January 18, 1953 in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Daughter of James Russell II and Ouida (Tyre) Thrift.
Bachelor, Agnes Scott College, 1975; Master of Education, College of Charleston, 1980; postgraduate, Regent U., since 1998.
Organist, Epworth United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1975-1976;
teacher 3d grade, Hanahan (South Carolina.) Academy, 1976-1977;
graduate assistant, College of Charleston, South Carolina., 1977-1978;
subordinate teacher Early Childhood Development Center, College of Charleston, South Carolina., 1978-1979;
owner, teacher, Marsha's Music (Studio and Store), South Carolina., Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, since 1979;
teacher preschooling, Sykes Daycare, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1994;
subordinate teacher, Glynn County Schools, Brunswick, Georgia, 1994;
teacher 6th grade science and reading, Jackson (Tennessee)-Madison County Schools, 1995-1997;
subordinate teacher, Virginia Beach (Virginia) City Public Schools, since 1997. Treasurer Kingwood (Texas) Music Teachers Association, 1985-1987. Member local school advising committee Gwinnett County Board Education, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1993-1994.
Odyssey of the Mind coordinator, coach N.E. Middle School, Jackson, 1995-1997. Lead teacher science Studies. implementation Jackson-Madison County Schools, 1996-1997.
Leader Girl Scouts American, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 1988-1989. Parent-Teachers Association vice president andcultural arts chairman Benefield Elementary School, Lawrenceville, 1991-1993. Chairman community outreach West Tennessee Music Teacher's Association, Jackson, 1996-1997.
Member AACA, American Guild Organists, Music Teachers National Association.
Married Samuel Leland Simmons, August 2, 1975. 1 child, Natalie Renee.