About Our School

A NEW WAY TO DO SCHOOL
School and Education Really Can be Different
– A Homeschool Hybrid

Lesley Russell

Founder and President

Lesley Russell is the Founder of EQUIP 2:10 and Next Generation Ministries dba Independent Learning Academy.
Lesley Russell is the Founder of EQUIP 2:10 and Next Generation Ministries dba Independent Learning Academy (ILA). ILA is a K-12 parent-choice homeschool educational model with over 1,200 students and three locations, two in southern California, and one in Meridian, Idaho.

For the past 11 years, ILA has been pioneering and innovating education and has been the leading alternate education movement in southern California with thousands of K-8 students having attended and hundreds of high schoolers graduating and attending their college of choice with many receiving Trustee and Presidential Scholarships. Many of their graduates also start their own companies, join the mission field, or serve in various military branches. They are truly world changers.

Lesley and her husband, Joe, are originally from NY and have been married for 30 years. They have four children who are either currently attending ILA, are now in their careers of choice, or in graduate school programs. They all loved their homeschool educational experience through the Independent Learning Academy.

Lesley Russell

Founder and President

Meet The Spokane Equip210 Directors

Our school was founded on the belief that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can achieve their full potential. Our school has grown from a small community initiative to a leading educational institution known for its innovative teaching methods and vibrant learning environment.

Innovation

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Excellence

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Respect

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Doug and Teresa Laher Bio

Journey through Education

Teresa Laher comes to Equip 210 with a strong background in education. God called her out of the public schools in 2022. She welcomed this change after realizing that the public school system was deeply flawed and that she could not affect change to bless students to the degree she desired.  With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator, Teresa understands what children need in order to discover and grow into the calling that the Lord has for each of them. Teresa encourages each child to grow in their abilities to think creatively, solve problems and make the world a better place. Now, more than ever, she believes that students need to be grounded in their identity found in Jesus Christ. Knowing Whose we are, creates the foundational bedrock for the rest of our lives.  Mrs. Laher agrees with Ephesians 2:10 – that we are each God’s masterpiece. Children have a greater chance of becoming all that God created them to be when they are schooled in a nurturing, God-centered environment, held to account with high standards, all the while maintaining a strong partnership with parents. Teresa enjoys creating systems and building relationships that bless others.  Because parents are the primary stakeholders in their children’s education and well-being, Equip 210 desires to work closely with parents to provide a Christ-centered education that will bless their family. Teresa and her husband Doug have been married for over 20 years and have two adult children.

Want to Learn More About the Equip 210 Movement?

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