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Learner Spotlight: Milana Alexander

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Although this quote is traced back to Confucius over 2000 years ago, it couldn’t be more true for iLEAD Exploration learner Milana…

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High School Spotlight: Titus Rehard

Born a natural engineer, toddler Titus looked for household objects he could subject to his carefully planned dissembling tests. Titus’s success ratio was unusually high, which caught the attention of his…

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Learner Spotlight: Duke and Lila Etherton

iLEAD Exploration learners Duke and Lila Etherton are a brother and sister dynamic duo who have been independent studying since day one. The Ethertons believe that people learn best through…

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Meet DreamUp to Space Team Member Quentin Gauge

By iLEAD Exploration learners Grace Stumpf & Raegan Brown DreamUp to Space is a project that challenges young people to understand and explore the impact that microgravity has on matter….

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Learner Spotlight: Olivia Armstrong

iLEAD Exploration learner Olivia Armstrong has been independent studyed for about six years. She started with early preschool curriculum at two and a half years old and is currently working…

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Learner Spotlight: Emma Weisenberger

To dance “on pointe” is the ultimate goal of serious ballet students, and it is the same for iLEAD Exploration learner Emma Weisenberger. The Weisenberger family has been independent studying…

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Learner Spotlight: Mailee and Keoni Wun

The Wuns are a family who play together and learn together! Meet iLEAD Exploration learners Mailee (8th grade) and Keoni (6th grade)! The Wuns have been independent studying for the…

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Learner Spotlight: Mateo and Quinn Garcia

iLEAD Exploration learners Mateo and Quinn Garcia have been independent studying for three years. Originally, they began independent studying to have more time together as a family after a particularly…

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High School Spotlight: Heather and Hope Hemsley

We are the Hemsley twins. Not only are we sisters, but we are also best friends. We share so many interests: musical theatre (acting, singing, and dancing), piano, volleyball, traveling,…

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Learner Spotlight: Elisabeth Sur

Luggage + Library = Elisabeth the Book Lover! ????  The Sur family started with iLEAD when Elisabeth was beginning her educational journey as a budding kindergartner just last fall. They…

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Meet DreamUp to Space Team Member: Raegan Brown, Team Carrot

DreamUp to Space is a project that challenges young people to understand and explore the impact that microgravity has on matter. Through a partnership with DreamUp, iLEAD learners in grades…

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Learner Spotlight: Sebastian Buckhalter

Energetic. Curious. Athletic. iLEAD Exploration 6th grader Sebastian Buckhalter encompasses all that is wonderful about independent studying. This is his second year with iLEAD Exploration, and he has been enjoying…

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Learner Spotlight: Juan Munoz “Jr.”

What is your favorite saying in your native language? My favorite saying is “Que si” because it’s very funny when I say it to my dad when I play around….

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Learner Spotlight: Olivia Edwards

iLEAD Exploration kindergartener Olivia Edwards lights up a room with her smile and enthusiasm about her studies. She really does embody optimism, and her family loves to make learning fun,…

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High School Spotlight: Amy Baldwin

Hey, I’m an Aussie who moved to Los Angeles almost 5 years ago as my brother is an actor and musician. I have always loved sports. At one time, I was…

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Learner Spotlight: Fiona Zoss

When 3rd grade iLEAD Exploration learner Fiona Zoss first started reading, it was tough for her to finish one chapter of a book. Since then, she has developed a love…

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Learner Spotlight: Ethan Datt

Have you ever met a ninja warrior who is also a dodgeball champion? Well, look no further: We would like you to meet iLEAD Exploration learner Ethan Datt! Ethan, age…

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Learner Spotlight: Tyson Olivieri

iLEAD Exploration learner Tyson Olivieri is a four-time jiu-jitsu world champion. This talented 8th grader is also a top-ranked athlete for Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation in both Gi and NoGi.  …

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Learner Spotlight: Faye Battat

Thank goodness for the endless supply of ebooks at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)! iLEAD Exploration fourth grade learner Faye Battat is an insatiably voracious reader and LAPL helps keep…

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Learner Spotlight: Kiah Lewis

Hello! My name is Kiah Lewis. I’m a senior in high school, and I’ve been independent studyed my entire life. Some words people use to describe me are outgoing, charismatic,…

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Learner Spotlight: Adalynn Stokes

Nine-year-old Adalynn has been enjoying her independent study journey through iLEAD Exploration. Although this year looks a little different than anticipated, she is adjusting well and even helping her little…

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Learner Spotlight: Clive and Lucia Gompert

For the Gompert family, independent studying has always been the plan. Many things about it appeal to them: the flexibility it gives them, the ability to change methods and curriculum…

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Learner Spotlight: Christina Virchis

Three years ago, iLEAD Exploration learner Christina Virchis, 13, was uncertain and a little anxious about her future. The private school she had been attending was closing and she didn’t…

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Learner Spotlight: Priscilla Pope

My name is Priscilla Pope, and I am 17 years old. I have been dancing since I was just two! I grew up performing with the Santa Clarita Ballet Company and studied…

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