Host: Matt Watson GUEST:  Lisa Barlow, Matt Nelson, Pam and Dennis Verner On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Lisa Barlow, Resident Assistant Director with iLead Exploration.  They talk about their home study program and it’s offerings.  iLead Exploration guides the parents through home study learning, giving the family the flexibility they need as well as the guidance ...

Host: Matt Watson GUEST:  Sienna Muski, Tiana Bradley, Matt Herrera On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with iLead Agua Dulce Kindergarten facilitator Sienna Muski .  They talk about what unique opportunities are there at the AD campus from outdoor learning and farm animals. Next, Tiana Bradley and Matt Herrera  from JCI Santa Clarita to talk about their upcoming holiday event.  ...

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: 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 ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Wendy Maxwell, Tony Moore, Richard Weiss On today’s show, Matt talks Wendy Maxwell of iLead Agua Dulce.  They talk about the unique opportunities at this campus which offers the usual learning and school work as well as farm animals and an outdoor space.  SCVi and iLead is a network of free, charter schools with campuses in ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Chad Powell, Martha Spansel-Pellico, Carl Ermelbauer On today’s show, Matt talks with SCVi and iLead Directors Chad Powell and Martha Spansel-Pellico about the upcoming school year.  SCVi offers multiple ways to educate your learner from online learning, home study programs and in person learning opportunities.  Go to ilead.org for more. Next, Matt welcomes Carl  Ermelbauer, CEO ...

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 ...