Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman
Associate professor of Education
Department(s)
College of Education, Master of Education (M.Ed.)Credentials
Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi
M.E. degree from Cambridge College
Certified in Cognitive Coaching
Micro-credentials focused on coaching with empathy
About Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman
Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman is an associate professor and educational leader with more than 20 years of experience serving public schools and higher education as a teacher, school administrator, district leader, instructional coach, and mentor. Her career reflects a deep commitment to servant leadership and to developing others. She has prepared aspiring teachers, principals, and district leaders while fostering university–district partnerships that strengthen practice.
Her scholarship focuses on systems-based leadership, mentoring, coaching, and teacher well-being to improve retention and student success. Whether leading, teaching, or mentoring, she is dedicated to helping others discover and fulfill their purpose. Her favorite book, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, reflects her belief that leadership is a calling to serve with excellence, humility, and compassion.
"The greatest gift we can give the next generation of leaders is not simply knowledge, but the confidence, character, and courage to lead with purpose and to serve others well.” Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman
"I choose Charleston Southern University because its mission aligns with who I am as an educator and person of faith. CSU connects faith, learning, leadership, and service in meaningful ways. It provides an opportunity to live out my calling while preparing educators and leaders to serve with excellence, compassion, and purpose."
Awards
-Selected as National Judge, Educators Rising, Summer 2025
-State Conference Organizer, Educators Rising – South Carolina Chapter, Fall 2025
-Invited Expert, Study.com Education Career Feature – “Expert Answers to Common
Questions about Becoming a Teacher,” 2022
Signature Experiences
Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman’s signature experiences center on developing educator and leader capacity through coaching, mentoring, teacher leadership, and professional development. A key experience was her service as Coaching Coordinator for CarolinaCAP, where she supported the development of alternatively certified teachers and coaches across South Carolina. As founder of Hyman Educational Associates, she has also developed and delivered professional learning and educator preparation supports designed to strengthen teacher readiness and educator pipelines.
Her professional service includes serving as a CAEP/NCATE National Reviewer, evaluating educator preparation programs and accreditation standards. She has maintained active involvement in professional organizations, including the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA), the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA), the National Education Association (NEA), and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). These experiences reflect her commitment to educator preparation, leadership development, equity, and strengthening the profession through both practice and service.
Recent Scholarly Work & Publications
Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman’s scholarly work focuses on instructional coaching, alternative teacher certification, educator development, and leadership capacity. Selected presentations and scholarly contributions include:
“Rev Up Your Coaching: Shifting Gears and Mindsets for Impactful Change” — SREB School Improvement Coaching Institute, Atlanta, GA, May 2025.
“Coaching Alternatively Certified Teachers: Why Different Paths Need Different Coaching” — Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast, Episode #137, May 18, 2025.
“Defying Gravity: Empowering Alternative Educators to Reach New Heights” — SREB Making Schools Work Conference, New Orleans, LA, July 2025.
“Co-Teaching: Sharing Your Story to Inspire Action” — National Conference on Co-Teaching, Charlotte, NC, Fall 2024.
“Plans for Me: EPI Bootcamp” — Denmark, SC, Fall 2024.
“Instructional Coaching: Unleashing the Hidden SuperPower” — Critical Questions in Education Conference, Chicago, IL, February 2019.
“Intentional Targets: Effectiveness Is Not a Guessing Game” — Critical Questions in Education Conference, Chicago, IL, February 2019.