Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Juan Carlos (Loz) Perez has extensive experience in educational and administrative roles within various organizations, currently serving as an After School Administrative Floater at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since November 2019. Previous positions include Assistant Dean of Students and HS After School Program Coordinator at Lighthouse Community Charter School, where responsibilities encompassed fostering positive student relationships, supporting school culture initiatives, and coordinating after-school programs. Earlier experiences include roles as a Music Production Instructor at Bret Harte Middle School, ESL Teaching Assistant at San Francisco City College, and Intern Coordinator at Oakland Leaf Foundation, showcasing a strong background in curriculum development and student support. Juan Carlos holds a degree in English with a focus on Linguistic Studies from San Francisco State University, completed between 2014 and 2017.
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.