Lyle A. Benko's curriculum vitae provides information about his personal details, education, work experience, professional memberships, awards, and special appointments. He has a Master's degree from the University of Regina and over 40 years of experience in teaching, school administration, and environmental education consulting. Currently he works as a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina and is president of his environmental consulting company. He has received many awards for his leadership and contributions to education for sustainability.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Lyle A. Benko
(UPDATED: August 2015)
PERSONAL DATA:
Name: Lyle A. Benko
Current Employers: L*A*M*B* Environmental & Educational Consulting Inc.
Faculty of Education: University of Regina
Current Positions: President: L*A*M*B* Consulting Inc.
Co-coordinator: U.N. University RCE Saskatchewan
Sessional Lecturer: Faculty of Education, U. of R.
Phone: Home Office: (306) 949-7992 Residence: (306) 543-7859
Fax: (306) 585-4880 (University of Regina)
Email: Lyle.Benko@sasktel.net
lyle.benko@uregina.ca
Address: 1410 Radway St. N., Regina, SK. CANADA S4X 4A7
EDUCATION:
Master of Education (U of R) 1994
Bachelor of Education (Distinction) (U of S – Regina Campus) 1972
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1998 – to the Present: U of R, Faculty of Education (Science Education/Environmental
Education/Educational Professional Studies, Continuing Education)
1997 – 1998 Miller High School (Science Department) Grade 9 to 12
1996 – 1997 Faculty Associate U of R
1972 – 1996 Regina R.C.S.S.D #81 (K – 12 teaching and Administration)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
1992 – 1994 Principal Deshaye Catholic School
1988 – 1992 Regina Catholic School Board Office
Supervisor: Program Services
Consultant: Science/Math
1984 – 1988 Principal St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School
1982 – 1984 Principal St. Theresa School
1978 – 1982 Principal St. Patrick School
1977 – 1978 Vice-Principal St. Matthew School

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
Saskatchewan Science Teacher’s Society (SSTS) *(Lifetime Member Award 2004)*
Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association (SOEEA) (Lifetime Award 2007)*
Saskatchewan Science Centre
Saskatchewan Environment: LEADER & ADVANCED FACILITATOR (Project Wet/Project Wild)
City of Regina Climate Change Advisory Committee (2001-09) (Vice-Chair 2004 – April 2009)
Provincial Climate Change Stakeholders (PEO/HUB) Advisory Committee
Climate Change Education Saskatchewan Advisory Committee & Director: (April –September 2004)
PANCANNET: Pan-Canadian Network of Educators Advisory Committee
University of Regina Sustainable Campus Advisory Group (2002 - 2006)
SASKPOWER: Shand Power Board of Directors (2003 - 2012)
Canadian Western Agribition: “Celebrating Ag. Ed.” High School Program Advisor (May 2004 - 2012)
Provincial Youth Forum on Sustainability Advisory Committee (2004 - 2012)
SEEDS Foundation: National Board of Directors (October 2004 - present)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) “National Educators’ EXPERT Forum” (October 2004- 2006)
Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development (SESDN (Inc) (2006 to present)
Learning for a Sustainable Futures (LSF) National Board of Directors: (2008 to Present)
Education for Sustainable Development National Expert Council (2006 to Present)
Previous Membership
Saskatchewan Science Centre Board of Directors
S.E.E.D.S. Fellowship (Society, Environment and Energy Development Studies)
International Development Research Centre (Costa Rican Education Project)
International Arbor Day Foundation (Yucatan, Mexico)
Co-Chairperson: Regina Science Fair
Vocation Team: School Division and Archdiocese
City of Regina School Safety and Pedestrian Committee
Canadian Western Agribition Education Committee
University of Regina Internship Advisory Committee
Saskatchewan Instructional Development Research Unit (Advisory Committee Teaching
Strategy Handbooks)
C.I.T.E.: Centre for International Teacher Education (Board of Directors)
SCHOOL DIVISION COMMITTEES:
Leader/Presenter: Various Institutes, Workshops and Inservices
Coordinator: Saskatchewan Geological Society, Science Lectures
Chair: Regina Catholic Schools’ Science Teachers Group
Principals’/Vice-Principals’ Association Representative: Administrative Interview and
Selection Committees
Administrative Time Committee Member
Superintendent’s Advisory Group
Vocation Team Member

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SPECIAL AWARDS APPOINTMENTS AND RECOGNITION:
2015 (Aug. 9-12) Presented at the United Nations University International RCE AMERICAS Conference: Grand Rapids Michigan
2015: (Feb.): Published in book: “The CHALLENGE of SUSTAINABILITY” (Atkinson & Wade) Ch. 8 (181- 194) RCE Case Study
2014: November 4 to 7: Invited Delegate and Presenter for 9th
Global RCE UNU-IAS Conference in Okayama, Japan
2014: July 28 to 30, 2014: RCE Americas III International Conference (Virtual Presentations); Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
2014: May 21: Mayor’s Award: “Building a Better Community”: Environment Advisory Committee to City Council” (2009-13)
2014: March 13: Elected to Board of Directors: “SEEDS-Connection National Foundation”. Inauguration: March 14, 2014
2013: Nov.12: Canadian Western Agribition: “Director’s Award: Commitment to Agriculture” (Winner’s Circle)
2013: November: Appointment to APEGS “Environment & Sustainability” Committee
2013: May 4: Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Saskatchewan (APEGS):
“FRIEND OF THE PROFESSION AWARD”
2012: June 7 & 8: SEdA International Saskatchewan Symposium: Co-Planner and Presenter
2012: March 19-23: Facilitator and Co-Coordinator: U.N.U. RCE Saskatchewan “Tour of WELL-BEING”
2011: International Sustainability & Education Academy (SEdA) appointed Canadian ESD Advisor &
Seminar Facilitator: Elk Ridge (May 1-4)
2011: Canadian Western Agribition: Board of Directors (Elected to BOARD: April 2011 to April 2013
2011: Saskatchewan ECO-NETWORK Provincial: “Environmental Activism Award” (March)
2010 5th
United Nations University RCE WORLD Conference; (Organizer, Delegate, Presenter)
Curitiba, Brazil (May 18 to 20, 2010)
2010: UNESCO 50th
Anniversary and AGM Guest: Quebec City May 6 to 8, 2010
2010: City of Regina: MAYOR’s COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: (May 5, 2010)
2009: Appointed by Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission to ECO Canada’s Site Visit Evaluation Team (Nov. 2009)
2009: Appointed by City Council: City of Regina Environment Advisory Committee (VICE-CHAIR 2011) – to 2013)
2009: Delegate and Presenter 4th
International U.N.U. RCE World Conference: Montreal (May 2009)
2009: Presenter 5th
World Environmental Education Congress: Montreal (May 2009)
2009: Canadian UNESCO Delegate to World Conference on ESD; Bonn, Germany (April 2009)
2009: Appointed to U.N. University 4th
International RCE Conference Advisory Committee (Jan. to May)
2008: Elected to Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF): National Board of Directors (May 2008)
2008: Certificate of Achievement: Adult Education Professional Development Series: U. of R. (April)
2008: “Education for Sustainable Development” (Chapter 7): published in Stepping Up to the Climate Change Challenge: Municipal
World (February 2008)
2007: Elected Co-Coordinator U.N. Saskatchewan Regional Centre of Expertise: May 2007 to PRESENT
2007: Sask. Outdoor and Environmental Educator’s Provincial Award: May 12, 2007
2007: United Nations Presentations on U.N. SASKRCE in New York: May 4 & 7, 2007
2006: Appointed National ESD Expert Council (NESDEC)/U.N. Regional Centres of Expertise Network (UNRCE) (Nov 2006 - )
2006: Appointed K-12 Advisory Board: Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) to 2013
2006: Appointed Sask. Education for Sustainable Development Working Group (SESDN (Inc) to present
2005: University of Regina: Sustainable Campus Advisory Group (to 2006 –then to PACS to present)
2005: Elected to Board of Directors Wascana Marsh Nature Project (Vice-President) to 2010)
2004: SEEDS Foundation: Appointed to National Board of Directors (October, 2004 to 2014)
2004: S.S.T.S.: Provincial Science Teachers’ “AWARD of MERIT” (October, 2004)
2004: Federal NRCAN: Appointed National “Educators’ Expert Forum” (2004-06)
2004: DIRECTOR: Climate Change Education Saskatchewan (April to September 2004)
2004: City of Regina nomination for “National Earth Day Hometown Heroes” Award
*(Selected as one of TOP TEN National finalists: (April 2004)
2003: Appointed to SASKPOWER Shand Power Greenhouse Board of Directors (2003 to 2012)
2003: Re-elected as a Director to Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Educators’ Association (SOEEA) (2001 to 2008)
*Life time member awarded 2007*
2002: Saskatchewan Climate Change Education Advisory Committee
2001: Appointed to Provincial Climate Change Stakeholders’ Committee (to 2007)
2000: Appointed by City Council to Climate Change Advisory Committee (2004): Elected VICE-CHAIR 08-09
2000: Centre for International Teacher Education (CITE)-elected to Board of Directors
1999: University of Regina – “INSPIRING TEACHER AWARD
1999: NASA Climate Change (Canadian Delegate) in Aspen, Colorado
1998: Costa Rican Educational/Cultural Research
1997: Arbor Day across North America (July): La Foundacion Cultural Yucatan: University of Quintana Roo, Mexico (July 13 -19)
1997: Sask Environment Awards: Leadership Certificates awarded for Project Wet and Project Wild
1996: SASKPOWER and HARMONY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL Award: selected as one of International participants
Attending the “Summer Institute for Environmental Values Education”
1996: University of Regina, Faculty of Education Award Selected as one of two recipients for the “Art McBeath ” Faculty Associate
Award (1996 – 1997) (1998-2004)
1991: International Development and Research Centre (IDRC)-selected as one of 20 Canadians to develop a Summer Institute for
Educators in Costa Rica
1990: S.E.E.D.S. Environmental Leadership Forum: -selected as one of 20 Canadians to become a FELLOW of the S.E.E.D.S.
Foundation at the University of Calgary