Molly Simms

Human Development and Family Science

FACS experience has strengthened Simms' passion for working with children and families

Hometown

Buford

Major/minor

Human Development and Family Science; Psychology; Child Life Certificate 

Activities/Honors

During my time at UGA, I had the honor of serving as the president of the Child Life Organization. As president, I organized a stuffed animal drive for Piedmont Athens Regional and donated over 300 stuffed animals to hospitalized children for the holidays. I also volunteered at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and was a member of UGA Miracle, Alpha Xi Delta, and Order of Omega. I have also been named a Presidential Scholar and made the Dean's List every semester at UGA and received the FACS Outstanding Senior Award.

Why I chose my major

I chose to major in Human Development and Family Science because I have always enjoyed working with children, and I wanted to learn more about what influences their growth and development. I wanted to pursue a degree that would help me better understand individuals and families, particularly children with developmental differences and unique needs. I was also interested in the various learning experiences FACS has to offer, including service-learning opportunities and internships. The experiences I gained in undergrad have strengthened my passion for this field, and I am so excited to build a career that helps children and their families.

What I like most about FACS

The thing I love most about FACS is the faculty! Every professor I have had truly cares about their students and their learning. I have learned so much from each individual professor, and they go above and beyond when it comes to helping their students. Their knowledge and experience are extremely valuable to the curriculum FACS students learn, and their passion for teaching ensures that everyone is able to make meaningful connections with the content. I am forever grateful for them!

Post-graduation plans

After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to obtain my master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in hopes of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.