Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Robbie Torney currently serves as a Program Manager at Common Sense Media, focusing on Privacy, EdTech, and AI ratings while leading the organization's AI and Tech strategy. Concurrently, Robbie holds the positions of Chief of Staff and Chair of the Board of Directors at Lighthouse Community Public Schools, where previous roles included Principal and Assistant Principal. As a school designer, Robbie founded Lodestar, a K-12 school in East Oakland, CA. Earlier experiences include teaching kindergarten and participation in leadership programs, such as the New Leaders Aspiring Principal Residency. Robbie’s educational background includes a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Stanford University and a BA in Political Theory, awarded with distinction.
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.