Lyon then taught at several academies, including Sanderson, a small school of her own in Buckland, Adams Female Academy (run by Grant), and the Ipswich Female Seminary (also run by Grant).
Lyonová pak učila na několika akademiích včetně Sandersonu, na své malé škole v Bucklandu, v Adams Female Academy (vedené Grantovou) a Ipswich Female Seminary (vedeném též Grantovou).