- Hartselle Jr. High School
- Welcome

Phone: (256) 773-5426
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Degrees and Certifications:
K-6 Elementary 6-12 Secondary Social Science
Mrs. Debbie Simmons
Hello everyone! I'm Debbie Simmons, and I am thrilled to be teaching Social Studies here in Hartselle.
Background and Experience
- Teaching Journey: I have been at the Intermediate School since October 2019 and transferred to HJHS in the fall of 2024.
- Education: I hold a degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. Go Bulls!
- Teaching Experience: I have taught 4th and 5th grade for many years in Tampa, and I also worked as an Intervention teacher for 9 years, helping small groups in reading and math from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- New Certification: Over the summer of 2024, I gained certification in Secondary Social Studies, which means I am now certified to teach grades 6-12 in Social Studies. History is a passion of mine!
Personal Life
I was born and raised in Tampa, where I met my husband, Jimmy, who is originally from Decatur, Alabama. We have twins, Andrew and Samantha, who both attended Hartselle High School.
Andrew is studying to be a commercial pilot at Auburn, while Samantha is studying political science at Alabama. Talk about a house divided!
Our cute, yet lively dog, Romeo, is our third child.
Hobbies and Interests
As a family, we love traveling and experiencing new cultures. We have traveled overseas many times and enjoy visiting the Caribbean islands.
I look forward to sharing my love of history with all of you this year!