About Andrea

Andrea Huntsman relocated to California in 2014 with her husband, Mike, their son Max, cat Lily, and dog Komaeda, moving from North Canton, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in both Child Development and Early Childhood Education from the University of Akron. Andrea began her teaching career in Ohio at a Head Start program, later working at a charter school in Canton. Her journey into independent study started with her son Max during his junior year of high school. Upon her arrival in California, Andrea transitioned to teaching second and third grades for an online charter school. She later served as a second-grade facilitator for iLEAD at one of their learning studios, eventually joining iLEAD Exploration in November 2015. As a member of the Exploration team, Andrea finds joy in guiding families through their educational journeys and learning about the various ways they cultivate their passion for learning.