Ms. Lyons
Email: MLyons@cvsu.org
Phone: 802-485-4500
Qualifications: M.S. Ecological Teaching and Learning, Lesley University '13 B.S. Environmental Science and Policy, Clarkson University '03
Ms. Lyons
I grew up in Middlebury, Vermont and have worked in the field of education for 14 years. This includes 3 years working in the field of Place-based and Environmental Education in southwest Colorado and in Vermont, five years in Maine teaching high school science in a small K-12 school on an island off the mid-coast, and now back in Vermont, where I taught high school science at a ski academy in central Vermont for five years before joining the staff at Northfield in the fall of 2016. Outside of the classroom I have coached JV Girls Soccer and Middle School Track, I am currently assistant coach for the Cross Country team. Outside of the school day I spend my free time hiking, skiing, running, gardening, on adventures with my dog, reading, crafting, and baking.
My Courses
Physics
Physics provides an introduction to the main principles of physics including forces and motion, work and energy, fluids, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, and sound. Topics in climate, astronomy, and earth's processes will aslo be explored through the lense of physics. The course emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability. This course is taught using a variety of instructional techniques including: demonstration, hands on lab work, and lecture; students can expect to work collaboratively and independently.
Physics students - click the Physics link at left for course-specific resources
Middle School Science
In 8th grade science we explore physcial science concepts including energy, matter, forces, and plate tectonics.
In 7th grade science we explore life science concepts, including cells, genetics, and ecology.