Host: Matt Watson Guests: Savannah Lopez, Matt Zuchowicz, Josh Wentz On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Savannah Lopez, Facilitator with iLead online. They talk about the SCVi and iLead is network of free public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, Lancaster, Agua Dulce as well as a home study program.  Go to ileadschools.org Matt Zuchowicz who works ...

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 ...

Help your kids to develop their science skills with STEAM education. STEAM is a science based program through iLead Schools in Santa Clarita that is available to all students in the valley. Kathleen Fredette, Director of STEAM Initiatives and Megan Wupperfeld, Instructional Coach for STEAM at SCVi talk in an interview about their work with STEAM instruction and how they ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Kate Wolfe, Dr. Cherise Moore, Dinh Montané On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Kate Wolfe, Director of iLead online. Their online program offers personalized learning to the child and focuses on how they learn the best.  Project Based Learning is a hands-on approach to studies and learners can participate in groups and events ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Zoya Kalinsky, Jenny Ketchepaw, Matt Nelson On today’s show your host Matt Watson welcomes Zoya Kalinsky in studio.  Zoya is a 13 year old learner at iLead Exploration program with SCVi schools.  She is an advocate for anti-bullying and a Youth Ambassador for Skyway Transformative Education Platform.  She talks about the incredible experiences she has had ...

Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) Charter School stands out as a leader in innovative education in Santa Clarita. With a commitment to personalized, project-based learning, SCVi provides students with an engaging and supportive environment where they are empowered to explore their interests, think critically, and grow as individuals. At SCVi, learning goes beyond textbooks and traditional classroom lectures. The school ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Kari McCoy, Samantha Diem In the first show to return since their summer hiatus, host Matt Watson talks with Kari McCoy of Leap Children’s Museum.  Kari and Matt talk about the success of a recent pop-up event for Leap Children’s Museum.  A temporary museum, local community support and funds are needed to make Leap Children’s Museum ...

Host: Matt Watson  Topic: iLead Schools. Salt Creek Grille Eye On The Valley –Gliding and Grilling– April 21, 2023 Guests:  Ally Benedetti, Solomon, Everett, Lisa Hooper, Greg Amsler Eye On The Valley –Gliding and Grilling– April 21, 2023 On today’s episode of Eye on the Valley, host Matt Watson welcomes Ally Benedetti, 8th grade facilitator for iLead schools, and her ...

iLEAD California Schools, which includes Santa Clarita Valley International charter school (SCVi), announced Tuesday their new Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Fischer.  Fischer has contributed to the development of iLEAD Schools and partner schools since 2018, when she joined as Executive Director of iLEAD California. A respected educational leader with more than 20 years of experience, Fischer has taught at the ...

The session is expected to provide information on the charter school’s hybrid, online, home school, and seat-based learning options for grades TK through 12. Potential new families are encouraged to join SCVi directors and facilitators for the school’s online seminar to learn more about its tuition-free learning programs based in Castaic, hosted via Zoom from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ...