An educator in the Dallas ISD for over 40 years, Mrs. Lyons has been a music teacher, academic instructor, resource teacher, instructional coach, Emergency School Aide Act (ESAA) reading specialist, and counselor. During her illustrious career, she worked with students from grades 1-12. She also established programs which have been used to prepare students for college and beyond. In the summer months, she earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Mid-Management Certification from Prairie View A & M University. After graduating from these programs with a 4.0 GPA, she served as an academic advisor for generations of students. Mrs. Lyons will be remembered as someone who advocated for students, parents, and fellow staff members.