At Bright Star Schools, we prepare our students to become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world.
 
In nine, tuition-free public schools in three communities in Los Angeles -- South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley -- our 3,500+ students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom.

We are people-first as an organization, and we are students-first across all of our school sites. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We make it a high priority to create a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff and to cultivate leaders from within who are invested in Bright Star Schools’ mission. 

We offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in teacher voice, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

Education

Bright Star Schools

Ana L. Mart

Jose Ipina Jr.

Marie Salazar

Nicole Wellman Noble

Victoria Sievers

Olivia Eagleson Martinez

Jonathan Escobar

Jaime Hernandez

Ana Vargas

Kendra Racouillat

Elijah Sugay

Angelina Calderón

The Teaching Staff at Bright Star Schools are dedicated educators responsible for delivering rigorous academic instruction across various subjects, including humanities, sciences, and physical education. They provide inclusive education, social-emotional support, and implement data-driven professional development to enhance teaching practices. By fostering a safe and collaborative learning environment, they ensure that students are well-prepared to become leaders who champion equity and integrity both in their communities and the broader world.

Teaching Staff

Leadership Team

Community and Alumni Support

Teaching Staff

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Leadership Team

Community and Alumni Support