Principal
Daniel Romo was born and raised in East Oakland. Growing up, all the schools he attended were near his vicinity. Brookfield Elementary presented a safe walking distance from Mr. Romo’s home, James Madison Middle school felt like a brisk drive, and LPS Oakland came in as an easy commute. During his time in public education, his parents constantly emphasized the importance of academics as the pathway to a higher social status. These words always stuck with him, and their utterance in Spanish made them that much harder to forget. School mostly always held a spot in the foreground, the background of his life involved sports, volunteer opportunities, and summer jobs. When Mr. Romo isn’t spending time with friends and family, you can find him walking to the gym listening to beats from across the world while bobbing his head. He enjoys spending time at the gym because of its physical challenges. The way Mr. Romo sees it, if he’s keeping his mind healthy, then he should take steps to keep his body at the same level.
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Born and raised in the beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca (Spain), Sol Palmer has always loved to travel and to visit new places. She majored in English Literature and Linguistics at Salamanca University, where she was offered the chance to study at the John Moores University in Liverpool for a year. After 3 years of teaching experience in Spain, Ms. Palmer moved to the US, where she has taught in Sterling (VA), Raleigh (NC), and this is her 4th year at LPS, where she loves the community, the students, and the opportunities for growth.
Ms. Palmer used to teach English as a foreign language in Spain, and started teaching Spanish in Virginia in 2006. She currently teaches Spanish 5, AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature.
In her free time, Ms. Palmer loves to spend time with her husband and two little kids, cooking, photography, and has recently started to play the guitar.
Dean of Students/Athletic Director
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Education Specialist
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Wellness Counselor
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College Counselor
Ana Rangel was born and raised in Hayward. After graduating from Hayward High, she attended UC Berkeley and majored in social welfare. During her time at Berkeley, Ana worked with middle school youth and studied abroad in Mexico and Italy. After her undergraduate career, Ana worked as a college adviser fellow for UC Berkeley’s Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC). While working for DCAC, Ana discovered her passion for working with youth and first-generation students. This led Ana to pursue her Master of Science in Counseling, Option in School Counseling from CSU Long Beach.
Ana chose to work at LPS Hayward because she is passionate about serving her community as a school counselor.
College Counselor
Alvaro Ibarra was born and raised in Hayward, and is actually an LPS Hayward Alumni! He graduated as part of the founding class. After high school, he received a degree in English from San Diego State University. After graduating, he worked for a few non-profit enrichment programs in the Bay Area, where he discovered his passion for working with high school students. He continued his education at the University of San Francisco to earn an MA in Counseling Psychology. He now has returned to the LPS Hayward community as a counselor! In his free time, Mr. Ibarra enjoys playing video games, watching anime and sports, and trying new recipes.
Attendance and Enrollment Liaison
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Education Specialist
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Special Education Instructional Assistant
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Wellness Counselor
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Wellness Counselor
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Special Education Instructional Assistant
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Food Server
Gabriela was born and raised in Sonora, Mexico where she went to college for 3 years, but unfortunately couldn’t finish. She moved to the Bay Area in 1994 and later moved to Hayward in 1999. She was introduced to the LPS community in 2010 when her first daughter was accepted to the school. She first joined as a parent volunteer at the school office then later became part of the LPS staff in 2016. She enjoys feeding the students every day and helping in the office with her bilingual skills. She always makes sure to encourage students to look for the brighter side of life.
School Manager
Mrs. Leyba joined the LPS Hayward staff in 2006. Born and raised in Hayward, she is a first generation college graduate, born to migrant farm-workers who settled in the Bay Area. Ms. Rivera is very passionate about supporting students in their educational endeavors, especially those coming from underserved populations such as her own. She attended California State University, East Bay and earned a BS degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Psychology. Mrs. Leyba has a long history of working with non-profit organizations that assist high school students in professional development and obtaining success in college. One of her most endearing moments in life is when she met César Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers Union.
Technology Coordinator
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Career Community Leadership Coordinator
Taylor Moxon grew up in the Bay Area. After High School, he attended UC Santa Cruz and received a B.A. in Sociology. Since 2012, Taylor has worked with TK-12th Grade students in public schools and after-school programs in Berkeley, Oakland, and Hayward.
Taylor works at LPS because he believes in the vision of preparing students for success in college, career, and community leadership. He is passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders towards achieving their post-secondary goals.
English Teacher
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Biology Teacher
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English Teacher
Gabriela was born and raised in Sonora, Mexico where she went to college for 3 years, but unfortunately couldn’t finish. She moved to the Bay Area in 1994 and later moved to Hayward in 1999. She was introduced to the LPS community in 2010 when her first daughter was accepted to the school. She first joined as a parent volunteer at the school office then later became part of the LPS staff in 2016. She enjoys feeding the students every day and helping in the office with her bilingual skills. She always makes sure to encourage students to look for the brighter side of life.
Biology Teacher
Mrs. Leyba joined the LPS Hayward staff in 2006. Born and raised in Hayward, she is a first generation college graduate, born to migrant farm-workers who settled in the Bay Area. Ms. Rivera is very passionate about supporting students in their educational endeavors, especially those coming from underserved populations such as her own. She attended California State University, East Bay and earned a BS degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Psychology. Mrs. Leyba has a long history of working with non-profit organizations that assist high school students in professional development and obtaining success in college. One of her most endearing moments in life is when she met César Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers Union.
Mathematics Teacher
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Visual Arts Teacher
David Keating received both his B.A. in Visual Arts and Masters in Art Education at Austin College in Sherman, TX. Mr. Keating has taught in a variety of settings, from public schools in Houston to a private school in Puerto Vallarta, MX. He then decided to take a sabbatical and become a volunteer English teacher and activities coordinator in a small village in Oaxaca, MX, Santa María Tlahuitoltepec. Since 2008, Mr. Keating has graced us with his patience, kindness, and growth mindset to become a wonderful part of the LPS Staff, and Art Faculty.
Mr. Keating chooses to work at LPS because LPS is a place where you can get only what it is you want. Meaning that being a small school things changes rapidly but that is because our education is centered around the ever revolving staff and students. When new students enter LPS, new dreams and ideas enter as well. These dreams and ideas are fostered and the school grows and learns. We create together as a community around our interest and because we are a small school, making big changes are possible IF you have the willingness to fail, learn and try again.
English Language Development Teacher
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AP Government & Government/Econ
Geraldine was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley (SoCal) where she had the opportunity to move across California to receive her history degree. As a first generation graduate from UC Santa Cruz, she loves learning and working with youth to help analyze and critique history and systems of power. Geraldine came from a high school that taught school through a social justice lens and is inspired to help cultivate that environment in her classroom. During her free time, Geraldine loves hiking, dancing, and hanging out with her loved ones.
Multimedia Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Social Science Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Mr. Cuevas majored in English Language & Literature and then he obtained a Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as Second Language, both at University of Salamanca, in Spain. His previous experience in the US goes from teaching Spanish in Northern Virginia (3 years), teaching Spanish IB in Durham, NC (5 years) to teaching Spanish AP at LPS Oakland during the last 5 years. His diverse experience working with different populations led him to the Bay Area in addition to his will to know what they call “The Best Coast.”
Mr. Cuevas chose to work at LPS Oakland and Hayward as he firmly believes in social justice and equal opportunities. He considers LPS a network of schools where professionals and students meet to create the best pathways for both parts in order to grow and be successful.
English Teacher
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Visual Arts Teacher
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Social Science Teacher
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Spanish Teacher
Nahivy Lizarraga is an LPS Hayward alumni class of 2012. She is a first-generation college student from the University of California Santa Cruz, graduated in 2017 with a double major in Spanish Studies with an emphasis in linguistics and Sociology.
Mrs. Lizarraga is committed to her community and choose to come back to teach at LPSH because she would like to give back and provide support to students and families.
English Teacher
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Mathematics Teacher
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Social Science Teacher
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Site Substitute Teacher
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Physics Teacher
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Mathematics Teacher
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Chemistry Teacher
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At LPS, you won’t find just a job – you’ll find purpose, growth, and a community that believes in the power of education to change lives.
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28000 Calaroga Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
510.300.1340
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