Host: Matt Watson Guests: Ever Mazza, Karen Maleck-Whiteley, Dr. Cherise Moore On today’s show, Matt talks with Ever Mazza, President of the PTSA at SCVi about how the parents can get involved to benefit the students at the charter schools. Next, Matt talks with Karen Maleck-Whitleley and Dr. Cherise Moore of Zonta International.  They talk about what the organization does ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Julia Kim, Tim Traurig On today’s show, Matt talks with Julia Kim of iLead Exploration.  They talk about the benefits of the home schooling system through iLead. Next, Matt talks with Tim Traurig of Guardians SCV to talk about the September 11th BBQ and Car Show happening tonight.  The free event is to honor those lost ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Terri Budke, Tina Toval, Carrie Luhan On today’s show, Matt talks with Terri Budke & Tina Toval: Leaders/Administrators of the iLEAD Hybrid Studio program. They give an overview of the TK–8 hybrid independent study program, detailing onboarding, curriculum, Zoom instruction, in-person workshops, and support offered to homeschooling families. Next he talks with Carrie Luhan, Public Information ...

iLEAD Agua Dulce invites local families and neighbors to kick off a new community tradition at its inaugural Block Party on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The free public event marks the launch of a recurring monthly series designed to bring the town together and offer prospective families an interactive look at the school’s tuition-free, ...

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: Rebecca Lopez, Maria Delgado-Parr, Di Thompson, Matt Nelson On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Rebecca Lopez Resource Coordinator of iLead Exploration.  Go to ileadexploration.org  SCVi and iLead is a collection of free, public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, Lancaster, Agua Dulce as well as an online learning program. Next Maria Delgado-Parr, a ...

iLEAD Agua Dulce is excited to announce its annual Jamboree taking place on Friday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. The entire community is invited to the school campus for an evening of innovation, student-led business ventures, and family fun. In alignment with this year’s theme, “Create Your Masterpiece,” the event invites visitors to step onto campus and see ...

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 ...