Transforming education and human development
The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development sparks new perspectives and advances human potential thanks to generous donors who have committed more than $37聽million during the 91制片廠合集 campaign.聽
On March 5, SMU celebrated donors who have given more than $42 million during 91制片廠合集 to the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Their commitments fuel bold research, innovative teaching and powerful community outreach that impact the lives of people – many of them children – in North Texas and beyond.
“Gifts to the Simmons School of Education and Human Development make an immediate difference for academic programs and research,” said R. Gerald Turner, SMU president. “We express our gratitude to the many donors who enable talented Simmons School students and faculty to meaningfully impact many areas of education.”
SMU Simmons is nationally ranked and is in the top three of all Texas schools. Simmons School faculty have attracted funding to support interdisciplinary research and improve literacy and STEM education.
“The interdisciplinary work of SMU Simmons creates evidence-based knowledge across multiple fields,” said Stephanie Knight, Leon Simmons Dean of the Simmons School. “Working together, across our communities and with donor support, we are building a better future for all.”
The Simmons School is enhancing education across Dallas and Texas through research and nonprofit services and serves as a national model for educational partnerships, thanks to its donors.
The Addy Foundation Center on Research and Evaluation strengthens education-related organizations across Dallas and Texas, helping nonprofits optimize their services and increase their effectiveness in the community.
The Katherine and Gene Bishop Endowed Scholarship supports Dallas ISD teachers pursuing advanced degrees in special education and English as a second language (ESL) services, addressing critical needs and equipping educators with specialized skills to engage diverse learners.
Carolyn Fulgham Butcher ’62 and Preston Butcher forge leadership talent in education policy through the Simmons Scholars Fund, expanding financial opportunity for Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School graduates who apply to SMU.
The Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Endowed Professorship Fund, established by Charles C. Butt, provides financial support for a faculty position within the Simmons School.
The Garcia West Dallas STEM School, launched with the help of Carter Creech ’60, ’63, who is a longtime advocate for education and workforce readiness, serves as a model for preparing the next-generation workforce with a strong foundation in STEM. A recent planned gift from Creech will support the Simmons Scholars Program.
Linda Gladden, a committed supporter and advocate for written language communications disorders, helped launch a doctoral program for education professionals specializing in dyslexia research and intervention.
The Hunt Endowed Scholarship Program, established in support of the dean’s strategic initiatives, provides scholarships for education professionals pursuing graduate and doctoral degrees.
By funding the Research in Mathematics Education Chair, the investments of Texas Instruments and Texas Instruments Foundation are leveraging additional research funding and expanding opportunities for dynamic and innovative educational solutions.
Partnering in the development of the Garcia West Dallas STEM School in collaboration with the Simmons School and Dallas ISD, the Toyota USA Foundation provides significant financial support along with volunteer human capital to strengthen the program.
Through their gifts, Carolyn and Rick Waghorne have supported more than 100 Simmons Scholars, advancing their expertise in early literacy education for children with learning differences, particularly written communication disorders like dyslexia.
Advancing the creation and development of a sport management program at the Simmons School, an anonymous investment strengthens SMU’s commitment to sports education and provides students with experiential learning opportunities and industry connections in a top sports city in the U.S.
For information about making a gift to support the Simmons School, please contact Jeff King, director of development for the Simmons School of Education and Human Development, at 214-768-4844 or jeffreyk@smu.edu