1. Pamela A. Lyons
2665 Geneva Ave. #414, Daly City, CA 94014
(925) 324-0965 pamlyo6@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE:
Archdiocese ofSan Francisco – San Francisco,CA July 2014 – Present
Associate Superintendent (February, 2016 – Present)
 Implemented Renaissance STAR testing, a computer-adaptive assessment designed to give
teachers,administrators and Archdiocesan leadership, accurate,reliable, and valid data on student
learning that leads to data driven decision making about instruction and intervention.
 Conducted a pilot program for completion of the Archdiocesan Basic Catechist Certification with
25 new teachers utilizing the STEP Theology Online program from the University of Notre
Dame.
 Implemented the student information system, SchoolSpeak Lite, in 49 elementary schools in the
Archdiocese to digitalize student and staff information for ease of data collection at the chancery-
level.
 Participated in the process of high school Systems Review at Archbishop Riordan High School
and Junipero Serra High School.
 Co-created the Potential Leaders program to identify and support future leaders within the
Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Assistant Superintendent (July 2014 – January 2016)
 Supported the 59 elementary school Religion Coordinators through training and regular
communications.
 Served as the WCEA Elementary School Commissioner for the Archdiocese of San Francisco by
coordinating the activities for elementary schools applying for the WCEA/WASC
accreditation/certification.
 Assisted schools in the implementation and subsequent assessment of the Catholic Identity
Factors as part of the WCEA/WASC Accreditation process.
 Streamlined the process of WCEA annual Progress Reporting by creating a rubric of expectations
and giving annual feedback.
 Created and taught 8 three-hour Basic Certification classes for Teachers of Religion/Catechists
aligned with the California Bishops Basic Catechist Certification Standards and Guidelines.
 Prepared analysis of Information for Growth (IFG) and Assessment of Child/Youth Religious
Education (ACRE) test data to drive instruction and decision making.
 Conducted 14 elementary school visits and report on Catholic Identity, academic excellence,
leadership, and pastor-principal relationship.
Assumption School - San Leandro,CA March 2003 – June 2014
Principal (July 2005 – June,2014)
 Created and maintained an environment that fosters strong Catholic identity, academic excellence,
vitality and viability in a school of 285 students and staff of 40.
 Through strong marketing and enrollment plans, maintained a steady enrollment between 280 and
286 students throughout all nine years of leadership, including the Great Recession of 2007 –
2009.
 Led the school community through a strategic planning process to create a comprehensive five-
year strategic plan that included; Catholic Identity, Marketing and Development, Leadership,
Academic Excellence, and Finance.
 Prepared and monitored a school budget of over 1.5 million dollars in collaboration with the Pastor

2. and School Board.
 Provided leadership among faculty, staff, students, and parents that created an inviting and
welcoming learning environment.
 Created an atmosphere with the faculty, staff and parents that fostered a love of learning among
the students and encouraged the development of each student to his/her full potential.
 Provided on-going professional and spiritual development for the faculty, advancing the school’s
academic and spiritual goals.
Math/Science Teacher/Math Coordinator
(March 2003 – June 2005)
 Coordinated math curriculum for grades K – 8, introducing new math texts and supplemental
hands-on activities.
 Offered severalmath in-services to the staff of Assumption on the California State and Diocesan
math guidelines.
 Conducted 4th grade science and 5th through 8th grade math classes to over 90 students.
 Wrote and directed an original theatrical production that was performed by the student body of
Assumption in May 2005.
Tumbleweed Communications - New York,NY March 2000 – September 2003
Training Manager
 Managed Tumbleweed’s training program, delivering Windows based secure messaging software
applications to Fortune 1000 companies including: American Express, Gap, Dell, PeopleSoft,
Catholic Healthcare West,MetLife, Verizon, Nasdaq.
 Generated an average of $60,000 per quarter in training revenue through a combination of
customer site and Tumbleweed site training classes.
 Managed training staff by observation, one-on-one consultation, addressing staffing issues,
conducting train-the-trainer sessions, and written evaluations.
 Wrote and developed all training materials used in Tumbleweed’s worldwide training program.
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP - San Francisco, CA & New York, NY
East Coast Training Manager September 1997 – February 2000
 Managed all training classes and document generation/distribution for the New York,
Washington, DC and Denver office.
 Increased class frequency from 5 classes per month to an average of 20 classes per month through
marketing activities.
 Rolled out severalalternate methods of training, including the use of videotapes, MS Camcorder,
On-line Training and videoconferencing.
 Trained all Attorneys and staff on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access applications as well
as legal applications.

3. Assumption School - San Leandro,CA August 1994 – June 1997
8th Grade Teacher/Math Teacher
 Spearheaded a school-wide move to a new math series.
 Organized all 8th grade events including graduation and the high school application process.
 Assigned to the committee responsible for creating new guidelines for the Diocesan-wide Arts
curriculum.
 Directed and produced four dramatic and musical productions.
St. Bernard’s School - Oakland,CA August 1992 – June 1994
2nd Grade Teacher/Religion Coordinator
 Assisted the Principal in coordinating all religious activities for the staff and student body.
 Organized school-wide standardized testing.
 Developed a multi-cultural, integrated curriculum.
 Organized International Night program.
EDUCATION:
 University ofNotre Dame – South Bend, IN
Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership, 2009
 St. Mary’s College ofCalifornia – Moraga, CA
BA English, 1990
CREDENTIALS:
 California Clear Administrative Services Credential
# 140067822
 California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
# 130171802
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES:
 Conducted action research on New TeacherInduction Programs: Improving Teacher Efficacy
and Retention at the
University of Notre Dame.
ADDITIONALACHIEVEMENTS:
 Currently serve on the California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO) Board,
representing the northern California Catholic Dioceses.
 Currently chairing the hiring committee for the President of Archbishop Riordan High School.
 Currently serve on the Board of Directors for Caritas Creek Environmental Camp, spearheading
marketing and development efforts.
 Appointed to the hiring committee for the WCEA Executive Director by Bishop Edward Clark.
 Contributing author for No Greater Work: Meditations on Church Documents forEducators
(September 24, 2010) by James M. Frabutt (Editor), Anthony C. Holter (Editor), Ronald J. Nuzzi
(Editor).
 Presented the findings of my action research on New Teacher Induction Programs: Improving
Teacher Efficacy and Retention at the 2nd Annual Mary Ann Remick ACE Leadership
Conference.