Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Robert Lyons

Henderson,KY

Summary

Educational leader with expertise in instructional design and program coordination. Proven track record of improving program quality through effective stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commissioner

IACET
Sterling, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
  • Review accreditation applications for the International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training.

Learning Strategist

ITS
Murray, Kentucky
09.2020 - Current
  • Implement instructional design principles to maintain compliance training libraries.
  • Develop and maintained accreditation documentation.
  • Communicate analyses of written exam and performance evaluation results to clients clearly.

Assistant Dean

Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky
08.2014 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated academic programs and initiatives across multiple departments for the College of Education.
  • Engaged with external organizations, including accrediting bodies and state agencies, on compliance issues.

Professor of Education

Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky
08.2000 - 09.2020
  • Developed and implemented course materials and advised students.
  • Conducted research related to the field of study.

Department Chair

Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky
01.2009 - 08.2014
  • Provided leadership in curriculum development and enrollment management for existing courses and new programs.

High School Assistant Principal

Marshall County Schools
Benton, Kentucky
07.1996 - 08.2000

High School Teacher

Henderson County Schools
Henderson, Kentucky
08.1990 - 05.1996

Education

Doctor of Education - Leadership & Policy Studies

The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05-2001

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
08-1993

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-1989

Non-Degree | Diaconate Studies

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Training evaluation

Affiliations

  • Active in liturgical and outreach ministries at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, Ky.
  • Currently discerning as a Deacon Candidate for the Diocese of Owensboro

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Outstanding Alumnus for the Murray State University - College of Education & Human Services
  • 2020 Distinguished Alumnus - Murray High School

Certification

  • E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate - ATD Education, May 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commissioner

IACET
10.2022 - Current

Learning Strategist

ITS
09.2020 - Current

Assistant Dean

Murray State University
08.2014 - 09.2020

Department Chair

Murray State University
01.2009 - 08.2014

Professor of Education

Murray State University
08.2000 - 09.2020

High School Assistant Principal

Marshall County Schools
07.1996 - 08.2000

High School Teacher

Henderson County Schools
08.1990 - 05.1996

Doctor of Education - Leadership & Policy Studies

The University of Memphis

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Murray State University

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Murray State University

Non-Degree | Diaconate Studies

Brescia University