John Lyons
John Lyons started his career as an adult education teacher of English for
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). He has since filled the roles of professional
developer, program developer, database manager, grant writer and program
director. He has developed and managed programs in ESOL, GED preparation,
Family Literacy and Disconnected Youth. His research interests center around
adult literacy teacher quality, migrant students, dropouts, disconnected youth
and college transition for urban youth. John holds an MA in Language and
Literacy from the City College of New York and is completing his PhD in English
Education at NYU-Steinhardt.