This document provides a summary of Catherine L Lyon's qualifications and experience. She holds an EdD from Jones International University and certifications in principalship, special education, ESL, reading, and gifted education. Her goal is to use her education to help students, families, and her community succeed. She has over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a teacher, coordinator, and administrator. She is involved in her community through church activities and volunteer work.

1. Catherine L Lyon, EdD
My goal in life is to make a difference in the lives of the people around me. To use the
knowledge and wisdom that comes from higher education to motivate, uplift, promote, foster,
facilitate, and influence my students, families, and my community for current and future
successes.
Cell 325-998-3560
clyon@comancheisd.net
EDUCATION
* Jones International University, Centennial, CO
- EdD in 2014
* Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
- Educational Leadership / Principal Certification
- Certified in 2009
* Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
- MEd in 2003
* Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
- BSIS in 1998
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
* Texas Certified Principal
- Grades PreK-12 * 5 year (expires: 2/28/2021)
*Texas Certified for English as a Second Language
- Grades PK-12 * Life
* Texas Certified for Generic Special Education
- Grades PK-12 * Life
* Texas Certified for Elementary Reading
- Grades 1-8 * Life
* Texas Certified for Elementary Self Contained
- Grades 1-8 * Life
* Region 7 Certified for Gifted & Talented
- Grades PK-12
* Region 15 Certified for Gifted & Talented
- Grades PK-12

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
* Comanche ISD, Comanche, TX
- From Aug 2013 to Current
** Comanche High School
- Special Ed – Life Skills
** Comanche Junior HS
- 6th
& 7th
Special Ed
- 6th
ELA & Writing
** Comanche Middle School
- 6th
ELA & Writing
- UIL Campus Coordinator
* Brownwood ISD, Brownwood, TX
- From: Dec 2012 to May 2013
** Brownwood Intermediate
- 5/6th
Computer Technology
- (1/2 Year)
* Brownwood ISD, Cross Plains ISD, Rising Star ISD, & May ISD
- From Aug 2010 to Current
* Long term sub for Brownwood ISD, Grades PreK-12 for May ISD, & PreK-6 for Cross Plains &
Rising Star ISDs.
* Brownwood ISD, Brownwood, TX
- From: Aug 2004 to 2010
** Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
- (2 years)
** Elementary 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
- (4 years)
* Nacogdoches ISD, Nacogdoches, TX
- From: Aug 1998 to May 2004
** Elementary & High School Teacher
- Special Ed Self-Contained Teacher
- grades 1-4 (2 years)
** 2nd grade Bilingual Teacher
** 3rd grade Bilingual Teacher
- (2 years)
** High School Sp. Ed. Language Arts Teacher
- grades 9-12 (1 year)
* Chester ISD, Chester, TX
- From: 1990 - 1994
- Substitute Teacher
- Bus Driver
*Trend Setters Cosmetology & Hair Design, Anchorage, AK

3. - Adult/High School Vocational Instructor
- From: 1985 - 1989
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
* Intern as Principal for Elementary Summer School (Summer 2009)
- Shadowed Principal, helped coordinate and run all aspects of summer school. Trained
teachers, organized bussing, purchased and distributed snacks and supplies, organized staff
development and meetings, monitored student attendance, monitored teacher attendance,
managed substitute team, documented all data, scores, and PEIMS required by district and
state. Worked on Campus Plan, TEEG Stimulus Grant, and school year budgets.
* Campus Coordinator for OED/SCE After-School Tutoring (2001& 2002)
- Coordinated and ran all aspects of the after-school program for campus. Trained teachers,
organized busing, purchased snacks and supplies, organized staff development and meetings,
monitored student attendance, monitored teacher attendance, managed the substitute team for
teachers of program, documented all tests and scoring, recorded all documentation required by
PEIMS for OED/SCE student attendance, submitted payroll, and submitted all required reports
for district and state.
* LPAC Campus Coordinator (1999 - 2003)
- Coordinated all aspects of LPAC situations on campus. Tested all Bilingual students (grades
1-4) new to campus, coordinated all LPAC meetings, coordinated all LPAC committee members
for LPAC meetings (community members, parents, bilingual teachers and principal),
coordinated all RPTE testing (grades 2-4), was liaison between LPAC committee and Parents
of Bilingual students, monitored students exited out of Bilingual program, recorded
documentation for all testing and meetings, and submitted all reports required for district and
state.
* Campus Council Member - Fredonia Elementary (2002 & 2003)
- 2 years as Campus Council member with included being secretary/note taker for Campus
Council, the Campus Improvement Team, and Campus Safety Committee.
* Campus Council Member - Northwest Elementary (2007)
- 1 year as Campus Council member (Campus Improvement Team).
* Language Arts Curriculum Writer for High School Special Ed classes
* Math, Language Arts, & Science Textbook committee member for Nacogdoches ISD
* Language Arts Textbook committee member for Brownwood ISD
* 3rd Grade Writing Curriculum Calendar team member for Brownwood ISD
* 3rd Grade Math Curriculum Calendar team member for Brownwood ISD
* Mentor for Science & Math Interns
* Mentor for New Teachers
* Mentor for Bilingual/ESL Teachers & Interns
* Mentor for Reading Interns
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Certified in Project Wet

4. * Certified in Project Learning Tree
* Presenter at TAIR Reading Conferences
* Presenter at IRA Reading Conferences
* Presenter at NISD campus In-services
* Honored in the Cambridge's Who's Who Among American Women Executives and
Professionals 2006 - 2007
* Honored in Who's Who of America's Teachers 2006 - 2007
* Dean's List: 1997, 1998, 2000, & 2001
* Trained in PowerPoint, 4-Blocks Reading, Guided Reading, Samara/Curry, Michael Eaton,
and Constance Kamii
** Veteran of TAAS, TAKS, STAAR, SDAA / LDAA, RPTE, TELPAS/ TOP, LAT, RTI, and ARD.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
* Member of TASA (Texas Association of School Administrators)
* Member of MMSEC (Minority Math & Science Educational Council)
* Member of NCTM (National Council of Texas Mathematics)
* Member of STAT (Science Teachers Association of Texas)
* Member & past presenter at TAIR (Texas Association International Reading)
* Member & past presenter of CAST (Conference for the Advancement of Teaching)
* Member & past presenter of CAMT (Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics
Teaching)
* Member of the Texas Reading Academy
- Cadre I (2 years with Gov. Bush)
* Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Brownwood Band Boosters (2005 - 2008) * Eastside Baptist church (2013 to Current)
- 3 years as Concessions Volunteer - Faith weaver’s 6th
girls Team Leader
- 2 years as Concessions Scheduling Manager - VBS 6th
boys & girls Team Leader
- 2 years as Officer in Band Boosters - Member of Women on Missions
- Member of Prayer Committee
* Coggin Avenue Baptist Church (2007 to 2010)
- Member of Women's Ministry
- Member of Connection Cafe Ministry
- Volunteer in kitchen for Tuesday Night Bible Studies
- Team Leader for 4th Grade in AWANA's
* May Baptist Church (2010 to 2013)
- Member of Women’s Ministry
- Member of the Prayer Committee
- Member of the Hospitality Committee
* Volunteer for Brownwood Reunion (2004 - 2012)
- 8 years as Volunteer in assorted areas