Message from the Interim Director
Thank you for visiting this page, and for your support of University Laboratory School. As Interim Director, I’m excited for the opportunity to work with our students, educators, staff, families, partners, and alumni to ensure our school thrives.
I have full confidence in our amazing team. We are committed to our model demonstration laboratory school and its vision and mission.
Vision
To maximize potential for student achievement, the LSU Laboratory School aspires to
represent the highest standards of effective instructional delivery and assessment
and serve as a demonstration school in the Greater Baton Rouge area, the State of
Louisiana, and throughout the nation and world. Furthermore, LSU Laboratory School
seeks to offer a unique environment conducive to academic research and professional
development outreach to other school systems and pre-service teachers.
Mission
"Total Effort in Every Endeavor"
The University Laboratory School community aspires toward total effort in every endeavor
for maximum student achievement through the development, implementation, and demonstration
of exemplary programs and instructional practices.
Founded in 1915 as the University Demonstration School for the LSU College of Education,
University Laboratory School:
- Provides an exemplary education for its students
- Demonstrates a model educational environment
- Serves as a center for educational innovation and research
- Provides professional development opportunities for the state’s educators
- Offers clinical teaching experiences for preservice teachers
I would also like to take an opportunity to express my appreciation for Aimee Welch-James.
In her newly created role of Associate Director of Academic Programs and Services
we will rely on her experience, talents, and established relationships to propel the
school’s academic rigor to new heights. She and I will communicate our progress on
each of these focus areas early and often. Together, we will “walk the walk” of total
effort in every endeavor.
My door will remain open. No thoughts are too small or ideas too big – and all are
welcome.
Yours in service and family,
Rob Lyles
Interim Director, University Laboratory School
Senior Assistant Dean of Administration, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education