Patrick H. Simmons, EdD, NRP
Assistant Director for Outreach and Education, CTCCE
Email: Patrick.Simmons@VCUHealth.org
Phone: 804-828-4085
Faculty Biosketch
Dr. Patrick Simmons is a registered paramedic who joins us with many years of rural volunteer EMS experience in Virginia. A 2012 alumni of the VCU Paramedic Program, Patrick was first certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in 1996, when he completed a course offered in high school. He continued his training while in college and became a shock trauma technician in 2000, and a Cardiac Tech in 2003. Patrick is a life member of the Cumberland Volunteer Rescue Squad and is currently an active member of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Prior to joining the CTCCE, Patrick served as a public K-12 school teacher and administrator in Virginia. During this time he taught elementary and middle school science, and served as an elementary and middle principal.
Patrick holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership from VCU, a post-master's Certificate in Educational Leadership from VCU, a Masters of Science in Science Education from Montana State University, and a Bachelor's of Science in Liberal Studies, with a Minor in Biology and Concentration in Elementary Education from Longwood University.