High School Spotlight: Cameron Brown

Hi, my name is Cameron Nicole Brown. I am 16 years old and have been independent studyed my whole life. My interests are video games, anime, horseback riding, music, writing, and swimming. I play 15 instruments and can pick up any instrument and play it decently within an hour. My primary instruments are tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, piano, violin, and bass guitar. I have played for the independent study organization Orange Coast Musical Arts since I was 6 years old.

Some of my most proud accomplishments are being able to play the full Turkish March movement by age 9 on the piano, playing a full song on the tenor saxophone within 7 hours, having no prior experience with wind instruments, and learning the violin at 6 years old. I used to swim competitively and qualified for the summer 2019 Junior Olympics. Also, within my first year of horseback riding, I have yet to fall off, even if the horse is bucking.

My future goals are to one day purchase my own horse and own horse property. I also hope to become an attorney because I’m good at arguing my point, and they make good money.

Being a learner at iLEAD has allowed me the freedom to pursue horseback riding in ways that I could not if enrolled in a traditional school. I attend music literally all day, one day a week, and that satisfies the school requirements, plus more. I also attend horseback riding twice a week for long periods of time. So, my physical education requirement is not only satisfied, but the time I spend at the barn has allowed me to excel faster and become more proficient due to the flexibility that iLEAD provides.

Cameron, we are proud of you and all that you have accomplished.  We know you have a bright future ahead of you.  Congratulations, and we are glad you are a part of iLEAD.