December 22, 2017
By Maria Burns
Flint, MI — Marquis Who's Who, (click here) the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Robert Randolph Simmons, EdD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. (click here) An accomplished listee, Dr. Simmons celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Now retired as an emeritus elementary principal, Dr. Simmons served the Flint Community Schools for more than 45 years, dating back to when he first taught as a classroom teacher in 1962. Moving into educational administration six years later, he continued to gain great strides in his profession, and was recognized as the first African American elementary school principal in Flint Community Schools in 1970, as well as the first African American elementary assistant principal in Flint Community Schools between 1968 and 1970. He was an elementary principal from 1970 until his retirement in 2007...
