Lighthouse Academy Charter School
Alexandra Watts is an experienced educator currently serving as a Secondary Science Teacher at Lighthouse Academy Charter School since June 2019. Prior to this role, Alexandra gained valuable experience as a Graduate Student Intern at Northview Public Schools from August 2018 to May 2019, and as a Rehabilitation Technician at ATI Physical Therapy from August 2016 to July 2018. Additional teaching experience includes working as an Assistant Teacher at Tutor Time Childcare and as a Substitute Paraprofessional at Jenison Public Schools. Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Michigan State University, where studies were completed between 2014 and 2019. Early education was received at Jenison High School, graduating in 2014.
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Lighthouse Academy Charter School
Lighthouse Academy School is a unique learning option for students who have been expelled, or who are at risk of dropping out of school, yet, want their education. The astounding success of LA is attributed to providing a holistic approach in educating all of its students; concrete procedures to ensure LA is the best school for a student; and continual feedback and follow through by an exemplary staff committed to the achievement and success of all students. LA’s Initial student body totaled 17 when the doors first opened in 2005. Since then, LA has grown from a one-room school, to having five campuses throughout Kent County, educating over 900 students last year, alone. Attendance rates for students entering LA average 30%, however, once enrolled at LA, it tends to increase to an average of 85%. LA has graduated 84 students over the years, with 100% of them going on to enroll in college, the military, and/or to obtain a self-sustaining job; many of them never imagining they would ever graduate from high school.