Learner Spotlight: Natalie Ontiveros and Jasmine Gonzalez
Natalie Ontiveros and Jasmine Gonzalez are sisters in their second year of homeschooling. They share an enthusiasm for learning, cross country running, and hiking the trails of Santa Clarita.
Natalie is a seventh grader. She excels in art and takes high school Spanish and biology classes. She makes and sells body scrubs, lip scrubs, face masks and lip gloss, using items from around the home. She enjoys writing, photography and dancing.
Jasmine is in 11th grade. She is a talented photographer. She enjoys participating in the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department North Academy Explorers, a training program for young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement. She’s recently begun taking community college courses, a challenge she has enthusiastically embraced.
These kind, energetic and goal-oriented sisters are a delightful duo!
RECENT POSTS
High School Learner Spotlight: Kate K.
I have always been fascinated with the study of history, from being told my family’s history at a young age to my love of reading. Why did people make the…
High School Learner Spotlight: Grace G.
During my sophomore year, I transitioned from public high school to independent study with iLEAD Exploration. When I was offered an internship opportunity at Our Neighborhood Homework House, a local…
High School Learner Spotlight: Alexander McDaniel
When I entered 7th grade, I made the transition from a brick-and-mortar school to iLEAD. One of the main reasons was my interest in filmmaking. I wanted to do a…