Monica La Vella

Throwback to when I used to teach @Fortnite geography and history classes on @outschool. I miss those days! To all the parents who wonder if your kids can learn through video games….the answer is YES. And, more importantly 👇

@brianmlucey I’m in Canada

@monicalavella I'm guessing this is an American thing?

My 15 year old came home today and told me one of his teacher called him out as one of only 3 kids who submitted an assignment that was due yesterday. Three. The other 25 didn’t bother submitting. She begged them to submit. Saying that as long as their work isn’t slop, they’ll get a 90. The school system is a mess.

@ChrisBlanar I worked in the system so I can tell you it’s a system issue. But I agree with you that it’s also a parent issue. We need to hold our children to higher standards!

@monicalavella How is this a "school system" issue and not a parenting one

@LisaRHP Canada 😞

@monicalavella What county or state is this? 90 for almost any work? So sad for all.

Agreed! And thanks for sharing. My 17-year-old is a self-taught game developer. We visited colleges last month and one professor told him he’s already too far ahead to bother with college. He already produced 2 video games for filmmakers based on their movies. He’s definitely beyond college.

Unless they need credentials (medicine etc), I’m not sure I’d recommend college anymore Just reach out to people and ask to shadow them, actually start doing the role for others or even for yourself I graduated mech engr, worked for 3 yrs and hated it, self taught software eng, worked for myself for 4 yrs until I was good enough for top teams (Siri cofounders) to hire me It’s a slower path, but I do like working for yourself to prove you can do something before you ask others to take a bet on you

Visited another college open house today….What’s the path for a student who is told by a college that, based on his experience and self-led learning, he doesn’t need to attend college? What’s the path now? I’m encouraging him to continue to build his network…any other suggestions??

@nateliason Taking notes for my teens this summer 🙌

Fun hearing from parents how excited they are about the Freshman year reading list for Founders School. We’re very proud of it!

My mama heart has been on fire, knowing my boys needed something like @AlphaSchoolATX but not having access in Canada. Any mother knows that these feelings don’t go away. And I couldn’t rest until I found the answer. I went down every road I could find for something similar. And then I was reminded of @joinprequel. Avery applied and he got in 🙌 He had his on-boarding call today and for the first time in a long time, I feel settled. Like we finally found the place for teens who are ambitious, curious, self-starters, and think outside the box. Here he will find his people. He will be challenged and given high standards. And he will be surrounded by similar minded teens. (I’ve always taught my boys that they become the people they hang around with….and that you never want to be the smartest in the room) I can’t wait to see what he does over the next 12 months! Now to convince Cruz…

@mhp_guy Mine got his over a year ago and hasn’t had much interest in driving, even after lessons, so I still get to keep those car rides! Maybe yours will be the same??

My oldest just got his driver's license. For years I heard "It is sooo convenient! It unlocks a whole new world! You don't have to Uber your kids around anymore!" But now I just miss that one on one car time with him. I'm gonna keep taking him places as long as I can help it.

Did a hackathon today with @Lovable Anyone who knows me knows that snacks are the only way. What’s your go-to snack when you’re locked in on a project?

@sutherlandphys Yes!! 🥳🙌

@monicalavella montreal next!

Very excited for Alpha to come here!! 🇨🇦

@michelle_h52330 @AlphaSchoolATX You can find available positions and apply here! crossover.com/jobs

@monicalavella @AlphaSchoolATX I want to work for you guys!!!

One year ago, I started working remotely at @AlphaSchoolATX 🥳🥳🥳 After two decades as an entrepreneur/15 years of homeschooling, my heart was on fire for change in education. So I took my first “job” since 2005. But I don’t treat Alpha like a job. I treat it like I’m a founder. Like it’s my baby. I haven’t missed a single day (not even Christmas). Some might think that’s crazy. But that’s what happens when you believe in something deeply enough. You show up fully, excited for the day, eager to move forward. I gave my two boys the best education I possibly could. Now I get to be part of something that’s building that kind of experience for 1 billion kids.

@DirtESquare @CameronSorsby @AlphaSchoolATX @mackenzieprice Right??

@monicalavella @CameronSorsby @AlphaSchoolATX Listening to @mackenzieprice today made me want to move there and work for free. With my daughter of course

@simplydt @AlphaSchoolATX Thank you 😊 it’s a team effort for sure!

@monicalavella @AlphaSchoolATX your daily dedication fuels real change in education

@SEALspouse @AlphaSchoolATX You can show your interest in Dallas by completing this form: alpha.school/bring-alpha-to… And the expansion team will reach out!

@monicalavella @AlphaSchoolATX Any expansion plans for Dallas?

@RachelVT42 @joinprequel We are excited about it!

@monicalavella @joinprequel That sounds like a great idea 👍

@RachelVT42 Game development. Thinking of putting him in @joinprequel for grade 12 so he can launch his own gaming studio 🎮

@monicalavella What is he interested in? The answer probably depends on this first and foremost.

@mackenzieprice @AlphaSchoolATX Thank you! So lucky to be here!

@monicalavella @AlphaSchoolATX Happy anniversary! So glad to have you helping to build out the future of education.

@CameronSorsby @AlphaSchoolATX Thanks Cameron!

@monicalavella @AlphaSchoolATX Happy anniversary, Monica!