Mr. Lyons makes the kids at Alden district laugh, and create a positive environment in his school. Teachers at the Alden Primary stated that Mr. Lyons rides the bus with the kids, eats lunch with them, and also eats lunch. The kids in the Primary school enjoy having Mr. Lyons as their principal. He interacts with all the kids, and gets involved in the activities. Mr. Lyons dresses up for halloween and visits the kids during free time.