Kristin Simmers joined Forman School in the 2025-2026 school year as our inaugural Director of Cognition and Learning. In this newly established position, she is working to develop and implement external-facing programming and research opportunities, extending Forman's reach as a leader in education for neurodiverse learners. Kristin is a Ph.D. Candidate in Learning Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Her research interests include teachers' understanding of the brain and learning and teacher-researcher partnerships. Kristin is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.