Background
Simon, Raymond Joseph was born in 1945 in Conway, Arkansas, United States.
Simon, Raymond Joseph was born in 1945 in Conway, Arkansas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics& Accounting, University Central Arkansas. Master of Science in Mathematics, University Central Arkansas. Microsoft Security Essentials, University Arkansas.
Math teacher North Little Rock High School. With school food services and computer services. Assistant superintendent for finance Conway (Arkansas) School District, superintendent, 1991—1997.
Director Arkansas Department Education, Little Rock, 1997—2003. Assistant secretary, elementary and secondary education United States Department Education, Washington, 2004—2005, acting deputy secretary, 2005, deputy secretary, 2005—2009. Adjunct professor University Central Arkansas Graduate School, University Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas State University, Beebe.
Member Conway Planning Commission. Executive board Quapaw Area Council, Boy Scouts American. Board directors Conway Civic Orchestra.
Married Phyllis Simon. 1 child Sandy.