Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Tina Hernandez is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in equity-centered approaches to learning. Currently serving as Chief Academic Officer at Lighthouse Community Public Schools since June 2014, Tina designs systems to empower academically proficient Black and Latinx students in East Oakland. Previous roles include K-8 Equity-Centered School Leader at Lighthouse, K-5 Founding Principal at Aspire College Academy, and Resident Principal at Berkley Maynard Academy, where Tina supported teachers in delivering rigorous instruction and improved student achievement. Additionally, Tina's background includes teaching English at Chabot College and serving as an Educational Equity Consultant with California Tomorrow. Tina holds a Master's degree in English with an emphasis on African-American History and Literature from California State University - East Bay.
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.