Hello! My name is Kristin Simmons, and I am a first grade teacher here at Madden Elementary! I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a degree in Psychology, and went on to earn my teaching certification through University of Houston the following year. I joined Madden in its inaugural year in 2015, and this is my 8th year teaching first grade. My interests include spoiling my puppy and cat, playing guitar, travelling, writing, yoga and cooking! I love teaching, and am excited to see what the upcoming school year has in store for us!