Learner Spotlight: Thomas Maskow
iLEAD Exploration ninth-grader Thomas Maskow lives his life with PURPOSE. He has a passion for helping and working with animals, and wants to be a zoologist when he grows up. Someday, Thomas would like to help conserve habitats for animals and help endangered species (especially Amazon anteaters and pangolins) thrive.
Thomas volunteered at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach as a junior camp counselor. He worked closely with children and helped them to learn about environmental conservation. Thomas is not afraid to get his hands dirty in service of his goals. Part of his other duties at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center involved cleaning out the sea lion and seal cages, and helping to make fish popsicles!
It probably isn’t surprising to learn that Thomas loves to swim in the ocean and spend time with his brothers at the beach. He enjoys going on long hikes with his family, and is learning to play the saxophone in a rock band. Another interest of his includes reading, as Thomas is always in the middle of a good book. Thomas absolutely loves fencing and relishes challenging his opponents and achieving his goals. This busy young man also found time to volunteer at his local library for the summer reading program and also act as a buddy for special needs kiddos at a local weekly summer camp.
RECENT POSTS
Learner University
Learners in grades 2-4, check out these upcoming Learner University opportunities. Planning a Family Vacation (Grades 3-4) Join this exciting PBL opportunity where learners in grades 3-4 will plan a…
A Berry Fun Park Day
Join local iLEAD staff and learners for a Berry Fun Day on May 17 at 11:00 AM at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park! Bring a sack lunch and join us…
Live High School Class Offerings for the 2024-25 School Year
iLEAD Exploration facilitators are offering live high school courses for the 2024-25 school year. These A-G courses are designed by our facilitators and feature live instruction, project-based learning, meaningful assignments,…