Background

Simmons, Thomas Edward was born on November 20, 1925 in Rio Grande City, Texas, United States. Son of Tom James and Romula (Castilla) Simmons.

Education

Bachelor, Pan American College, Edinburg, Texas, 1954. Master of Science, Texas A & I College, Kingsville, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A. & M. University, 1976.

Career

Teacher, Edinburg (Texas) public schools, 1954-1956; administrator, Edinburg (Texas) public schools, 1956-1967; professor, Pan American U., Edinburg, 1967-1984. Retired;

consultant in field.

Achievements

• Thomas Edward Simmons has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1944-1946, 50-52, PTO. Member Knights of Columbus (3d degree).

Interests

• Reading, writing, photography, military history.

Connections

Married Tomacita Saenz, August 14, 1949. Children: Thomas Edward Junior, Mary Kathleen, Joseph Michael.

Father:

Tom James Simmons

Mother:

Romula (Castilla) Simmons

Spouse:

Tomacita Saenz

child:

Mary Kathleen Simmons

child:

Joseph Michael Simmons

child:

Thomas Edward Junior Simmons