Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Anna Martin possesses extensive experience in education leadership and human resources. Currently serving as Senior Director of People and Operations at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since May 2014, Anna oversees all operations functions and strategy, with a focus on staff diversity and excellence in service to students and families. Previously, as Director of Talent & HR, Anna played a key role in recruiting and retaining high-quality educators for the expansion of the school network. Anna's background includes positions as Transformational Instructional and Leadership Coach at Oakland Unified School District and Resource Teacher/Instructional Coach at Alum Rock School District. With a solid foundation in teaching, Anna began as Lead Humanities Teacher at Lee Mathson Middle School and as Program Manager for Let's Get Ready!. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Barnard College and multiple education credentials, including National Board Certification in Early Adolescence: Social Studies-History.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS), we believe an exceptional education brings out each child’s unique light and potential. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools — Lighthouse and Lodestar — serving nearly 1,300 students in East Oakland. With a vision of transforming our community through creating a family of exceptional schools serving youth and families in Oakland, our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice and rooted in the EL Education model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. LCPS will continue to increase its impact as we grow to a third site, ultimately serving 2500 Oakland students and their families. LCPS exists to counter persistent educational inequity that threatens our collective future; a beacon for public education where each graduate fulfills the promise of a better, brighter Oakland.