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Alvean Lyons (Born June 7, 1975) is an American speaker, author, relationship and parenting expert. Over the last decade she has authored several Audiobooks including in 2012, her highly acclaimed audiobook entitled Growing Against Gravity for Parents: Equipping Our Kids to Stand Against the Forces that Sabotage Their Success. In 2013, Alvean released her second Audiobook, Guys Girl: Understanding the Men who Matter Most to You. alvean lyons website

Early Life and Education

Lyons was born in Lexington, Kentucky and spent her formative years in Huntington Station, New York. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University followed by a Masters Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling and Marital and Family Counseling from the College of William & Mary.

Career

Lyons began her career as a school counselor in Newport City Schools, in Newport News, VA and continued working in Hampton City Schools<Hampton City Schools