After moving from Connecticut in 1984, Barbara Simons taught at SSPP K-8 School before co-founding The Laura Vicuna Pre-K in 1987. Over 1,000 children have started their schooling in The Pre-K, most of whom continued at SSPP School. She feels it is important for a child’s first school experience to be a positive one. Her daughter Katey is a graduate of SSPP School. She and her husband Rob are avid baseball fans. She also enjoys reading, kayaking and traveling.