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Learner Spotlight: Makayla Kurfess

iLEAD Learner Pursues Her Passion The iLEAD equestrian team participated in the Saddleseat and Western School League (SWSL) Show on February 9 at the LA Equestrian Center. SWSL is associated with the United States Equestrian Federation, a nonprofit organization founded to promote knowledge of horsemanship and to provide competition opportunities for students in grades 5-12. … Continue reading “Learner Spotlight: Makayla Kurfess”

Learner Highlight: Ilya Ayupov

iLEAD Online learner Ilya Ayupov moved from Moscow, Russia, to Los Angeles seven years ago when he was 11. He followed in his parents’ footsteps and took up the sport of fencing. His parents are former world champions for the Russian National Team. Ilya travels to Europe for international fencing tournaments and is ranked 12th … Continue reading “Learner Highlight: Ilya Ayupov”