Nathan Larsen

Principal and Co-Director

Nathan Larsen is a dedicated and experienced New York City educator, and for the past 20 years, he has been a passionate advocate for students, families, and teachers. Before coming to Lyons in 2024, he had served communities in the Bronx as a special education teacher of both high school and middle school students, and as an assistant principal leading work on performance assessment and real world learning. Throughout his career, he has led and nurtured schools and classrooms where complex thinking is developed through meaningful, authentic learning experiences. He began teaching in 2006 and holds Master’s degrees from Columbia University, Mercy College, and Bank Street College of Education. He is currently a Principal Innovation Fellow at Bank Street College working on career connected learning initiatives. Outside school, Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenage children, exploring our city’s parks, museums, and outdoor celebrations.

You can email Nathan at nathan@lyonscommunityschool.org