Host: Matt Watson Guests: Julia Kim, Kathy Rosenast, Danyelle Sanders On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with iLead Exploration Director Julia Kim.  Julia and Matt talk about the independent study program offered through SCVi.  Learners can work at their own pace, able to tailor their schooling needs with their extracurricular or family needs.  Open enrollment is online now ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Shirelle Gonzalez, Allen Gittelson On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Shirelle Gonzalez, College Counselor with SCV ilead’s Empower Generations.  At Empower Generations, they work to educate learners who may be pregnant or are teen parents.  They offer a flexible schedule to help achieve their educational goals as well as focus on job placement ...

SCVi Charter School hosted a First Responder Assembly on Thursday, September 11, to honor those who put their lives on the line to ensure our safety.  The event, which was inspired by a parent volunteer, was a significant step in the school’s mission to foster stronger community connections. “We are incredibly proud to host this event and express our profound ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Wendy Maxwell, Jeff Stabile, Dennis Sugasawara On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Wendy Maxwell, Director  at iLead Agua Dulce.  They talk about the first milestone for the campus, as they graduated their first class this past May.  SCVi and iLead is a network of free public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, Lancaster ...

SCVi Charter School is inviting all families with school-age children in the community to attend its annual Back-to-School Night next month. While Back-to-School Night is a long-standing tradition for current students and families, SCVi is opening its doors to the entire community on  Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to give interested families a glimpse into ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Taylor Adachi, Missy Carter, Pam Ingram, Amanda Fischer On today’s show, the first episode of Eye On The Valley of the school year, your host Matt Watson welcomes executives from Carousel Ranch, Taylor Adachi and Missy Carter as well as Pam Ingram of Remax.  Together, they talk about what Carousel Ranch offers the community, including equestrian ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Amanda Fischer, David Osorio, Casey Miller On today’s show, the last episode of Eye On The Valley of the school year, your host Matt Watson welcomes Amanda Fischer, CEO of SCVi and iLead schools.  She and Matt talk about the successful school year as it comes to a close, featuring the benefits of SCVi and their ...

Forty students walked across the stage Friday evening at Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School (SCVi), marking a milestone filled with reflection, gratitude, and inspiration. Throughout the ceremony, a recurring theme emerged: SCVi’s focus on character development alongside academic achievement. Graduates shared future plans that include attending institutions like Woodbury University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute and pursuing careers in aerospace ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Stephanie Wolfe, Karla Cervantes On today’s show, your host Matt Watson welcomes Stephanie Wolfe, Regional Lead Educational Facilitator with iLead schools.  They talk about the home study program which gives learners and their families the freedom to create their schooling to fit their needs.  Learning is done at home which meets state standards all while offering ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Kari McCoy, Allison Bravo, Dr. Josh Wentz On today’s show, your host Matt Watson welcomes Kari McCoy of LEAP Children’s Museum.  LEAP is hosting a 5-week long pop-up starting June 7th. The event will feature hands-on learning opportunities for kids ages 2-8 in science, technology, art and career paths and takes place at Valencia Town Center ...