News....from Benji

This was a very easy way to update Aunt Kathie, Uncle Ron. Aunt Francie, Uncle Chuck and Carolyn on this announcement. I don't know who else reads this but I wanted to update everyone on my new life changing event.

Benjamin Simmonds - Assistant Principal, Boise High School

Benjamin Simmonds has served public school students since 2002.  He began his career as a 4th and 5th grade music specialist in the San Francisco Unified School District (2002-04), then worked as a music teacher in the Nampa School District (Central and Lincoln Elementary Schools - 2004-06) before moving to the Boise School District, where he has taught music to secondary students at Capital High School (Director of Choirs, AP Theory Instructor and Guitar Instructor - 2006 - present).

Mr. Simmonds is a committed and admired educator whose background includes working with a wide range of secondary students in different academic environments.  His focus is on providing each student with the opportunities to succeed both in school and in life.  Benjamin is a strong communicator and has a solid record in working with parents, students, colleagues and school community members in establishing a positive school culture of success.

Benjamin earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Vocal Performance from Linfield College, a  Bachelor of Music Degree in K-12 Education with emphasis in Choral Music from Boise State University and Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from University of Idaho.

I have been working for this for the past 4 years and though I am sad to see the music teacher go away I am very excited for this next part in my career.

Benji