In addition to his current classroom responsibilities as 10th Grade U.S. History Teacher, Mr. Simpkins brings with him more than a decade of teaching and teacher leadership experience. Nearly 15 years ago, he began his teaching career in Durant, a small town in the Mississippi Delta, as a recent graduate of an alternative teaching certificate program. For two years he taught high school social studies and served as the junior class co-sponsor. Following his time in Durant, he joined Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, MS, where he spent the next six years teaching a tested subject area in a high-stakes testing environment. He held several positions in leadership during his time there, including Professional Learning Community (PLC) leader, member of the teacher leadership team, Social Studies Department chair, and Teacher Mentor. In 2017, Mr. Simpkins moved to Washington, DC, to join E.L. Haynes High School where he has taught history and has served as a Teacher Leader. Mr. Simpkins earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Mississippi.