Dr. Simpson joined PPS in 2018. In her role as Regional Superintendent, she oversees and supports the cohort that includes the elementary, middle and K-8 schools that feed into Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln and Roosevelt High Schools.

Dr. Simpson came to PPS from the Houston Independent School District, where she was a School Support Officer, leading 15 diverse schools. She has more than 15 years of educational experience and has served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal.