Host: Matt Watson Guests: Christi Betzer, Megan Whooperfeld, Jason Gibbs On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Christy Betser and Megan Whooperfeld from the iLEAD STEAM Team discuss their work in developing project-based learning. They explain the distinction between STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and STEAM (which includes arts for creativity and human connection). They also mention exciting student projects, including glider design and aerospace-related initiatives.  ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Rick Crunelle, Nicole Padovich, Kyle Duffy, Arnold Bryant On today’s show, the first show of the school year, your host Matt Watson talks with the Executive Director and Director of iLead HR team, Rick Crunelle and Nicole Padovich.  They discuss the multiple openings throughout iLead from facilitators, food services, occupational therapist and more.  Go to ilead.org ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Amanda Fischer, Jason Gibbs On today’s show, the final show of the school year, your host Matt Watson talks with CEO of iLead schools, Amanda Fischer. Together, they talk about the successes of this school year between their six locations.  SCVi  focuses on individualized learning as well as Project Based Learning and Social Emotional Learning.  SCVi ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Terri Budke, Suzette Valladares On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Terri  Budke, Founding Director of iLead hybrid AV Exploration, a home study program. The program will expand to Acton next year, offering learners a flexible schedule to fit their own personal needs. Go to ileadexploration.org  SCVi and iLead is a collection of free, ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Martha Spansel-Pellico, Chad Powell, Fred Arnold On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Martha Spansel-Pellico and Chad Powell, Directors at SCVi and iLead. They talk about the upcoming plans for their learners who are heading into college next year. SCVi and iLead is a network of free, public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Raphael Harris, Allision Bravo, Kari McCoy, Carl Ermelbauer On today’s show, your host Matt Watson welcomes Raphael Harris, Facilitator at SCV iLead Agua Dulce.  They talk about the unique differences at the Agua Dulce campus, which includes farm animals and an outdoor campus.  Additionally, SCVi focuses on allowing learners to create their own path for their ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Lisa Dooley, Carl Goldman On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Lisa Dooley, assistant with iLead Exploration.  Together, they talk about the home study program for their high school learners. Parents can pick their programs with their children to make a customized learning program to work for the family.  Additionally, the program is flexible ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Debra Autry, Bradley Grose On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Debra Autry of ilead Lancaster.  Debra and Matt talk about the Project Based Learning and Independent Study Programs offered through iLead.  Learners can work at their own pace with the Independent Studies, tailoring their needs for schooling to their daily lives.  PBL gives ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Julia Kim, Captain Brandon Barclay On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Julia Kim, Director of iLead Exploration.  This program offers highly customized plans for your learner so they may work from home.  There is still a focus on project-based learning which gives a hands-on approach to studies.  Go to ilead.org for more. In ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Andi Palmatier, Missy Carter, Jessica Hall On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Andi Palmatier, Educational Facilitator with SCVi and iLEad.  Together, they discuss the benefits of SCVi, a network of free, public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, Lancaster, Agua Dulce a well as an online school, home study program. Andi and Matt  ...