Hello. My name is Gerald Lyons and I am a board member for the Jersey City for of Education. I am on the ballot on November 5th for a three year term. I am the chairperson of the Special Education committee and on the Curriculum and Instruction committee. Due to my involvement with the local and state board member meetings, I have also been asked to be the vice-president of the Hudson County chapter of the New Jersey School Board Association.
I have been teaching in Jersey City since 1987 (in my 27th year in the classroom) and hold six teaching certifications. I have a MA in Education and 100 additional education credits. I won teacher of the year for my district twice and was honored by The Jersey Journal as an ?Everyday Hero for Excellence in Education?. I take my role of advocate for students very seriously.
My job as a board member is to fight for all students in Jersey City by making our schools the best that they can be. I feel my years of experience in the classroom along with my degrees and certifications are beneficial to decisions made by the board. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at geraldlyons@gmail.com I am running with Josephine Paige and Lorenzo Richardson as both have demonstrated a deep commitment to the students of Jersey City for many years.