Category: Spotlight
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Elisabeth Mann Teaching for IDLA allows me to build on the values that initially drew me to education: equal opportunity and access for all. At IDLA, students can take courses that may not be available to them due to their location in Idaho. As a Dual Credit teacher, my classes frequently include students from […]
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Student Spotlight: Carlos Escobedo
From Bruneau, Idaho, to a Future in Technology Carlos Escobedo, a senior at Rimrock Jr./Sr. High School in Bruneau, Idaho, has built an impressive foundation for his future in technology and leadership. As the first in his family to attend college, Carlos has already completed his cybersecurity certification through the College of Southern Idaho, before […]
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Lisa Morgan I’ve been teaching for IDLA for nearly two decades. It is safe to say that thousands of students have passed through my digital classroom. Although IDLA students are all based in Idaho, that doesn’t mean they are sitting in their Idaho homes when they are working on my classes! I’ve had competitive athletes who had […]
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Why I Teach for IDLA
By Theresa Carter In May of 2006, I was in my 16th year teaching full time at Prairie High School in Cottonwood. With a freshly-minted master’s degree, I interviewed with IDLA for a part-time teaching position. Two weeks later, I fielded a phone call from Jeff Simmons; from a traffic jam in Boise on his […]
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Behind the Screens: Meet Kristin Binder, District Services Manager at IDLA
Hi, I’m Kristin Binder, and I serve as the District Services Manager at IDLA. I joined the organization in 2009 and stepped into my current role in 2016. As the Registrar’s Office, my team plays a supporting role in nearly every part of IDLA’s work – ensuring that the details are handled so our districts, […]
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IDLA: Where Are They Now?
Katherine Billman, Air National Guard Veteran and Aspiring Holistic Health Practitioner By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist From Idaho to the skies and soon overseas, Katherine Billman’s journey reflects independence, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to growth. A 2019 graduate of Middleton High School who completed her senior year online through IDLA, Katherine has pursued […]
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Site Coordinator Spotlight: Jen Hansen
Site Coordinator | Teton High School, Driggs, Idaho Born and raised in Idaho, Jen Hansen is a proud mom and grandmother who brings both life experience and dedication to her role at Teton High School. She began her career in education by substituting in her local district, later moving into a secretary position that included […]
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Speak with Your Hands, Connect with Your Heart: Explore American Sign Language
Language is more than words. It’s connection, culture, and community. IDLA’s American Sign Language (ASL) course invites you to discover a vibrant, visual language and the rich culture of the Deaf community. A Language with Its Own Voice ASL is a visual and gestural language with its own grammar, vocabulary, and structure, completely distinct from […]
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Survive and Thrive: Master the Outdoors with Wilderness & Survival Skills
The great outdoors is full of beauty and challenges. IDLA’s Wilderness & Survival Skills course gives you the knowledge and confidence to not just survive, but thrive, in nature. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a future adventurer, or someone preparing for real-world survival scenarios, this course equips you with the tools to face the wild […]