David SimmonsDavid Simmons, EdD, is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at The University of Texas at Tyler. He served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in several high-performing Texas districts before joining UT Tyler to guide the next geeration of educational leaders. He brings to this book the perspective of one who has governed schools through both calm and crisis, and who believes that public education remains one of the finest expressions of American democracy. Read More Read Less