Elementary and District Services
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Programs and Instructional Services
Jennifer Keatts joined LPS in 2016 after 14 years in a neighboring school district. Jennifer brought her experience as a teacher, literacy coach, interventionist, and administrator to Livonia where she proudly led the Grant Gators for five years.
She joined the cabinet team in April of 2021 as one of the Directors of Human Resources. In this role she was fortunate to be able to assist staff across all work groups and promote the positive climate and culture that is expected in LPS.
Beginning in August of 2025, she was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Programs and Instructional Services. She is honored to serve in this role so that she can help lead, guide, and uphold the high standards of educational excellence in our pre-school and elementary programs as well as in the Department of Instruction.
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Temple University, a Master of Education with a Reading Specialist from The University of Michigan, Dearborn, and a Master of Educational Leadership from Madonna University.
Elementary Information
Livonia Public Schools has 10 lower elementary (grades K-4) schools and three upper elementary schools (grades 5-6). In addition, LPS has an academically talented program for grades 1-6 at Webster Elementary and a Japanese Immersion Elementary School, called Niji-Iro, for grades K-6.
Our elementary schools offer a comprehensive curriculum, aligned with current state standards. Our teaching integrates learning targets to support cognitive/intellectual, social, emotional and creative development in our students.
Our elementary schools also focus on our district climate goal, which states,
"All students will experience a positive, safe, and welcoming environment, where both students and adults respect and value one another."
The climate goal is supported each and every day by strategic areas of focus, to help all students learn and use effective skills and strategies that empower them to successfully interact with peers and adults.
The school environment promotes mutually respectful and supportive interactions between adults and students, as well as adults to adults. and students to students.
Contact
Department Phone Number:
734-744-2589
Other Department Staff:
CLICK HERE to email the Elementary department.
Department Information
Mission
As advocates for children, elementary administrators lead, support, and challenge ourselves in a culture where learning is the core of everything we do.
Vision
As a team of elementary administrators, our vision embodies the will of our group to serve the children with whom we are entrusted.
