William B. Lyons is a lifelong educator. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1988. He later earned a master’s degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University in 1999. After completing these two degrees, he also earned an MBA and a Ph.D in 2001. With an additional degree in creative writing the following year, he began careers in both education and book writing.

He also owns and operates a digital news service which covers both local and national issues. On Sundays, he spends his time teaching Bible lessons and assisting with helping the homeless.