TheLighthouseEducationalConsultingGroup

Dr. Patricia Brent - Sanco has been part of the education community for over 29 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. 

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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.

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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.