The Matthews family consists of four amazing iLEAD Exploration learners. This family loves the freedom that independent studying allows them. Mom started independent studying so their family would have the flexibility to combine learning and traveling. Being able to set the learning pace for each of her children has been another positive aspect of their independent study experience.
Charisma is a talented seventh grader who enjoys playing the violin. 
When the Matthews family is not attending music, swimming, dance, and physical education classes, you can find them participating in musicals or traveling the world. This school year they took a road trip to Washington, D.C.
While there, they were able to really dive into the historical landmarks of the district. Not long after that, they were able to travel to Mexico and immerse themselves in the culture of the country. The Matthews learners love taking their studies on the road and learning new things while traveling.