Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Kate Reeves is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Middle School Science Teacher at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since August 2020, Kate implements data-driven instruction through digital and hands-on learning aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Prior experience includes roles as a Second Grade Teacher and grade level lead at Amethod Public Schools, a Limited Resource Teacher Training Leader focusing on educational best practices in Uganda, and a choreographer and director at California Regional Theater and Chico Theater Company. Kate holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's in English and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Chico, and has pursued further education at UC San Diego and UCLA Extension.
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.