Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Mayra Santoyo is a seasoned education professional currently serving as the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since July 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Student Persistence Specialist and Graduate Assistant in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Seattle University from September 2021 to June 2023. Mayra also contributed as a College Coach and Project Manager for the SMASH program between September 2020 and May 2023, and worked as a College Advisor Fellow with the College Advising Corps from August 2019 to July 2021. Earlier experience includes serving as an Early Intervention Specialist at Stars Therapy Services and Standardized Patient Coordinator at UC Riverside School of Medicine. Mayra holds a Master of Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside.
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.