Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Rubén Gómez is a dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching and academic support. Currently serving as a High School Spanish Teacher at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since July 2021, Rubén is an active member of both the Culture Leadership Team and the Instructional Leadership Team. In addition, Rubén provides personalized guidance as an Academic Advisor at Peninsula Bridge, beginning in July 2019, ensuring student success until high school graduation. Previously, Rubén held management responsibilities as a Team Manager at Nordstrom, overseeing the largest Dior counter in the Bay Area and achieving significant sales goals. Rubén also has classroom experience as a Special Education Teacher for the Puerto Rico Department of Education and as a History Teacher at various institutions. Rubén holds a Master's degree in Teaching from Reach University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico.
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.