LANE MICHAEL SMILEY
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in managing and enhancing the performance of educational institutions. Expertise in curriculum development, staff mentorship, and cultivating a collaborative environment that promotes growth and innovation. Recognized for adaptability and strategic planning skills, consistently achieving measurable improvements in student outcomes. Strong communicator with exceptional problem-solving abilities, dedicated to fostering a culture of educational excellence.
Overview
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Work History
Assistant Director
NEISD STEM Academy
- Serve as campus instructional and operations leader for a 6–12 magnet program across two campuses.
- Provide instructional coaching, lead PLCs, curriculum alignment, and data-driven intervention cycles.
- Co-lead development and implementation of the P-TECH Early College High School model.
- Oversee operations: supervision, discipline, testing, scheduling support, safety, device deployment.
- Coordinate STEM events, recruitment, pathway expos, and family engagement.
Executive Vice President / Operations Manager
Aztec Project Management
- Managed $4 million budget; supervised 40+ staff.
- Oversaw long-range planning, contracts, safety, and public event operations.
Assistant Planetarium Director & STEM Program Leader
Russell C. Davis Planetarium
- Directed STEM education programs for thousands of K–12 students annually.
- Managed grants, budgets, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives.
Adjunct Faculty – Biology
San Antonio College & Hinds Community College
- Taught Biology I/II, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Zoology, Human Biology.
- Designed college-level labs, assessments, and curriculum aligned to STEM pathways.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Austin, TX06-2016
M.S. - Biology
Mississippi College
B.S. - Biology
Millsaps College
Skills
- Campus leadership
- P-TECH design
- STEM curriculum
- Data-driven systems
- Industry partnerships
- Training and mentoring
- Ethical leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Collaborative team development
- Community engagement
- Staff development
Certification
- Texas Principal / Mid-Management Certification (EC–12)
- T-TESS / T-PESS Appraisal Training
- Texas Secondary Science Certification
Timeline
Assistant Director
NEISD STEM Academy
Executive Vice President / Operations Manager
Aztec Project Management
Assistant Planetarium Director & STEM Program Leader
Russell C. Davis Planetarium
Adjunct Faculty – Biology
San Antonio College & Hinds Community College
M.S. - Biology
Mississippi College
B.S. - Biology
Millsaps College
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
PUBLICATIONS
- Tyagi, S. C., Smiley, L. M., Mujumdar, V. S., Clonts, B., & Parker, J. L. (1998). Reduction-oxidation (Redox) and vascular tissue level of homocyst(e)ine in human coronary atherosclerotic lesions and its role in extracellular matrix remodeling and vascular tone. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.
- Tyagi, S. C., Lewis, K., Pikes, D., Marcello, A., Mujumdar, V. S., Smiley, L. M., & Moore, C. K. (1998). Stretch-induced membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase and tissue plasminogen activator in cardiac fibroblast cells. Journal of Cellular Physiology.
- Tyagi, S. C., Smiley, L. M., & Mujumdar, V. S. (1999). Homocyst(e)ine impairs endocardial endothelial function. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
- Mujumdar, V. S., Smiley, L. M., & Tyagi, S. C. (2001). Activation of matrix metalloproteinase dilates and decreases cardiac tensile strength. International Journal of Cardiology.
- Camp, T. M., Smiley, L. M., Hayden, M. R., & Tyagi, S. C. (2003). Mechanism of matrix accumulation and glomerulosclerosis in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Journal of Hypertension.
- Smiley, L. M., Camp, T. M., Lucchesi, P. A., & Tyagi, S. C. (2004). Peroxisome proliferator ameliorates endocardial endothelial and muscarinic dysfunction in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling.
- Smiley, L. M. (2005). Integrated physiological role of matrix metalloproteinase activity and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase at the onset of hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats. (Master’s Thesis). Mississippi College.
- Smiley, L. M. (2000). Integrated physiological role of matrix metalloproteinase activity and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase at the onset of hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats. University Medical Center, Jackson Heart Meeting.
- Smiley, L. M., & Tyagi, S. C. (2001). Integrated role of matrix metalloproteinase and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase at the onset of hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats. The FASEB Journal.
- Multiple presentations (1995–1998) at Beta Beta Beta conventions and Mississippi Academy of Sciences on cardiac function, smooth muscle physiology, endothelial injury, and pregnancy-related physiological mechanisms.
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BACKGROUND
- Published research in vascular physiology, smooth muscle regulation, cardiovascular pharmacology, and microvascular function.
- Experienced in laboratory design, data analysis, microscopy, and experimental methodology.
Science Department Leadership & Secondary Instruction
- Taught Biology, A&P, Chemistry, Astronomy, Microbiology.
- Redesigned labs aligned to biomedical research practices.
- Led department curriculum and assessment alignment.