Bertie Simmons receives Excellence in Leadership Award
Veteran HISD educator has created a culture of caring on her campus
Houston ISD superintendent Dr. Terry Grier presents the Excellence in Leadership Award to Furr High School principal Dr. Bertie Simmons during the Professional Learning Series, Nov. 4, 2015.
Furr HS principal Bertie Simmons was named the third winner of the district’s Excellence in Leadership Award for her focus on student success both in and out of the classroom, and the culture of caring she has created on her campus. Superintendent Terry Grier recognized Dr. Simmons at the November principal’s meeting.
Simmons has led Furr for 15 years, and she broke ground on a new facility on Oct. 29. Furr’s Green Institute is also being recognized this week as a community partner for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Abraham Lincoln Honor Award for Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach.
