Full Name:
Connie Simmons
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Fred; 2 Children: Matthew, Elizabeth
Birth Date:
05/24/1961
Birth Place:
Holden, MO
Home City:
Centerview, MO
Religion:
Southern Baptist
Certified, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2008
MS, School Counseling, Central Missouri State University, 1995-1997
BSE, Vocational Home Economics, Business Education, Central Missouri State University, 1983
Candidate, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 53, 2020
Candidate, Missouri State House of Representatives, District 53, 2018
No caucus information on file.
School Counselor, Blue Springs School District, 2001- 2018
School Counselor, Ray Pec High School, 2000-2001
School Counselor, Oak Grove High School, 1997-2000
School Counselor/Teacher, Chilhowee School District, 1994-1997
Councilmember, Blue Springs School District Business Department Advisory Council
Officer, Greater Kansas City School Counselor Association
Councilmember, Fort Osage Schools Career and Technology Center Advisory Council, 2004-2013
Current Car:
Chevy Traverse - my grandma mobile
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
August 15 - married 37 years
Father's Name:
Leo Decker
Father's Occupation:
Union Carpenter KC Local 61
Favorite Athlete:
George Brett is and always will be the best...
Favorite Author:
Kathleen Woodiwiss
Favorite Color:
Red
Favorite Food:
Homemade HotRolls
Favorite Movie:
Animal House
Favorite President and Why:
Bill Clinton, because he was "real"
Favorite Quote:
There is a scab for every sore - My grandma Vansell telling me that I would actually get married some day!
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Hawaii was awesome, but I love Disney.
First Car:
Mustang Cobra 1977
First Job:
Bank Teller
Mother's Name:
Pauline Decker
Mother's Occupation:
Cashier at Wal-Mart
Names of Grandchildren:
Tristan Kale and Coretta Lucille
Number of Grandchildren:
2
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
God, the Father.
Personal Hero and Why:
My daddy. He loved with everything he had and was always there for support no matter what or who you were.
Pets (include names):
Dogs, Sparky, Beauregard, Rolly and several cows...Junior, One,
Priority Issues:
Education. Affordable Health care, Living Wages, Infrastructure - roads!,
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
both democrats and republicans have good ideas and both have bad ideas. I am tired of them not working together to help real people. I want a representative that really represents me. Since no one was running that was doing that I decided to do it myself and maybe help change the way our state is run.
Spouse's Occupation:
Maintenance Manager in Industry