Gateway Public Schools
Danielle Smith is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in public relations, campaign management, and community engagement. Currently serving as Senior Communications Manager at Gateway Public Schools since June 2019, Danielle oversees social media campaigns and collaborates on strategic communication plans. Previous roles include Communications Manager for the Jose Omar Rodriguez for Judge Campaign, Media Relations Specialist at the University of California, and Coordinator of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement at Cambrian School District, among others. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Gateway Public Schools
In 1998, a group of San Francisco parents had the dream of creating a school that would be a gateway to college for all students regardless of race, income, or learning style. They founded Gateway High School, a college preparatory, public charter school in San Francisco focused on serving an academically disadvantaged student population. Since then, more than 96% of Gateway graduates have gone on to college – more than double the statewide average. Gateway students reflect the diversity of San Francisco: • 75% are students of color • 25% of our students have a diagnosed learning disability • 50% fall below the poverty line and qualify for free lunch • 40% are first-generation college bound In 2011, we expanded our model with the addition of Gateway Middle School to leverage our impact and reach students in the formative middle grades. Today, close to 800 students attend Gateway Public Schools, and more than 1,200 of our students have matriculated to college. By serving as a model school organization, we hope to demonstrate that public education can and does work for diverse learners, share best practices, and serve as a catalyst for change within the public sphere.