About Our School
– A Homeschool Hybrid

Lesley Russell
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

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
Excellence
Respect
Doug and Teresa Laher Bio
Journey through Education
Want to Learn More About the Equip 210 Movement?
Check out Equip’s founder, Lesley Russell’s podcast.
