Plymouth Educational Center - Administrators Bio

Roger Simmons began his professional career with the Detroit Public Schools system, where he had attended and completed his K-12 education years earlier. While still a junior in high school, Mr. Simmons joined the United States Army Reserve, from which he was Honorably Discharged in 1995 after successfully completing his enlisted term.

Mr. Simmons is a graduate of Alabama A&M University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After completing his degree he returned to his hometown of Detroit, where he began working for Detroit Public Schools as a first grade teacher. Throughout Mr. Simmons’ tenure with the Detroit Public Schools system he taught grades 1-5. During this period, Mr. Simmons worked closely with union representatives to ensure non-discriminatory practices while ensuring the success of all students. After five years of working for DPS, Mr. Simmons discovered Plymouth Educational Center.

Mr. Simmons accepted a 5th Grade teaching position with Plymouth Educational Center in the fall of 2000. In 2001, Mr. Simmons was promoted to an administrative position as the Upper House Director, responsible for 6th – 8th grades. Mr. Simmons proudly embraced his current role as Dean of Students in the fall of 2003. As Dean of Students, Mr. Simmons is able to enhance the academic and social well being of the entire student body, while upholding the academic and social standards of Plymouth Educational Center.

Mr. Simmons has been blessed with a loving wife, who also teaches at Plymouth Educational Center, and three beautiful children. Two of his children are enrolled at Plymouth Educational Center. Mr. Simmons also attends Word of Faith International Christian Center where he has been a member since 1997.