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DR. PATRICIA BRENT-SANCO
Dr. Patricia Brent - Sanco has been part of the education community for over 25 years. She is currently the Director of Equity, Access, and Instructional Services for the Lynwood Unified School District. In her role she is responsible for; the development, implementation, and evaluation of the LUSD Equity Plan, equity focused professional development, targeted support for students, Federal and State compliance, LCAP development, categorical budgets, migrant education, English Learner assessment, parent and family engagement, after school and enrichment programs, as well as sub group data analysis. She is the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Educational Consulting Group. The Lighthouse is a full-service consulting firm which provides a myriad of support to school districts and organizations seeking to develop, implement, and sustain equity work.
Dr. Sanco served as a successful middle school teacher, grade level chair, assistant principal as well as both elementary and middle school principal. She is a recipient of the Los Angeles County Child Support Services Educator Award, and the PTA Golden Oak Award- their highest honor. In 2015 Dr. Sanco co-founded the Unity Networking Organization for African American Female Educators. Currently Unity serves all female members of the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators. Dr. Sanco serves on the board of California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators and was awarded Administrator of the Year in 2022. Dr. Sanco serves as the State Chairperson for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Equity Committee as well as the 2022, 2023, & 2024 Chairperson for the ACSA Statewide Leadership Summit. She is the recipient of the ACSA Administrator of the year award for valuing diversity for Region 14.
Dr. Sanco is a national presenter and the author of several articles focused on supporting the dismantling of oppressive structures which create barriers to student success. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hampton University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and a Doctorate of Education Degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration on Urban School Settings from the University of Southern California.
DR. VERONICA BLOOMFIELD
Dr. Veronica Bloomfield has worked in the field of education for over 20 years as an elementary school teacher, literacy coach, countywide literacy specialist, adjunct university instructor, Coordinator, Director, equity and diversity consultant, and advocate for English Learners. As a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, Author, and diversity consultant she maintains a focus on relationship building and culturally sustaining practices. Veronica is passionate about family and community involvement, meeting the needs of African American students, Asian Pacific American students, English Learners, and equitable outcomes for students and families.
Dr. Bloomfield previously served as a Coordinator for Educational Enrichment Services, Coordinator of After School Programs, and Director of Early Childhood Education. She has worked with parent groups, program budgets, personnel issues and staffing, community outreach, and organizational management.
Dr. Bloomfield has been responsible for the evaluation of programs and staff, as well as providing technical assistance to the school sites in a myriad of areas including instructional delivery, equitable school climates, grading policies, and strategies to meet the needs of our diverse and vulnerable school populations.
Dr. Bloomfield holds a Masters Degree Cultural Studies, Emphasis on “Race” and Racism, Claremont Graduate University, a Master's Degree Education & Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Claremont Graduate University and a Ph.D. In Education, Emphasis on Cultural and Curricular Studies, Chapman University. She is a dedicated Equity Warrior who seeks to understand as well as provide understanding
Dr. Darin Earley is a career educator who has designed curriculum and provided professional development focused on strategic leadership, teacher preparation, educational equity, supporting at-risk youth and effective parenting. Dr. Ealey has a wealth of experience as the Director of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Family of Schools, affiliate faculty in the LMU School of Education, an Equity/Inclusion workshop facilitator, and the founder of 5M Legacy Educational Consulting.He has conducted numerous workshops and given various keynote presentations on staff cohesion, leadership, and partnership development.
Dr. Earley honed his relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills as a teacher and administrator in South Los Angeles. Via interactive professional development workshops, incentive/recognition programs, and team building exercises, he challenges others to rethink how they communicate, collaborate, and contribute to the health and productivity of their organization. With an emphasis on motivation and learning, he possesses a unique ability to support educators and other professionals in developing sustainable practices that maximize inputs and improve outcomes.
A native of Los Angeles, and graduate of Howard University and the University of Southern California, Dr. Earley has a master’s degree in Educational Administration and an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Psychology. He is an author, conference speaker, husband, father of five, serves on several boards, and is active in the community.
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