Where Dreams Take Flight: Inside the Nation's Top High School for the Arts

Ever wonder what it's really like to attend the #1 high school for the arts in the country?

This episode dives into the world of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), a school known for nurturing talented students in dance, music, theater and visual arts.

Hear from our amazing guests, principal Dr. V, students Gian and Haziel:

• Dr. Tina "Dr. V" Vartanian, LACHSA's principal and a working artist herself
• Gian Lombeyda and Haziel Gonzalez, two talented Class of 2024 graduates

They'll share what makes LACHSA so special, including:

• Unique programs in dance, music, theater and visual arts
• Inspiring faculty who are also professional artists
• A supportive environment where students can find balance while pushing their creative boundaries
• Exciting collaborative projects that bring students from different disciplines together
• An impressive alumni network that includes renowned artists

Dr. V, Gian and Haziel will also share advice for anyone considering a path in the arts.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

• The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
• Arts education
• How to nurture young creatives

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About Let Me Add to That: An Education Podcast

Nearly 2 million students and 80 school districts make up the Los Angeles County education system – as you can imagine, the experiences, the success and the challenges vary from district to district as it does student to student. The Let Me Add to That Podcast, presented by the Los Angeles Office of Education will feature education experts including superintendents, administrators, teachers and students themselves who will highlight various hot topics that the county faces on a day-to-day basis. Let Me Add to That is titled and modeled after the inclusion of different perspectives, experiences and challenges, and new episodes will be released on the first Wednesday of every month.

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