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Welcome!
Hello and Welcome! 💛
I am truly honored to introduce you to AUTdacity 2 Learn, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to empower educators, uplift neurodiverse families, and build stronger, more compassionate communities through learning, advocacy, and support. For those who don’t know me, my name is Minister Shardohn Mari McClendon, Ed.S—but please feel free to call me Ms. Mari (pronounced Mary). It is both a blessing and a calling to serve as the CEO and Founder of AUTdacity 2 Learn. AUTdacity 2 Learn was born from a life-changing, trauma-informed experience on March 9th, 2023. On that day, I was injured while running after my autistic student to protect him from being hit by a car. What followed was more than physical pain—it became a journey through chronic nerve challenges and systems that did not fully support my healing—physically, emotionally, or mentally.
But in that moment, I made a decision: I would turn pain into purpose.
And that purpose became AUTdacity 2 Learn. 🌱 A2L is a Community Rooted in Purpose!
AUTdacity 2 Learn is more than an organization—it is a safe, nurturing, and empowering community grounded in healing, advocacy, and transformation.
My personal pledge to you as a member:
✨ You will receive a holistic learning experience—not recycled or surface-level content.
✨ As an Educational Specialist and doctoral candidate, I am committed to ensuring this space offers depth, authenticity, and real impact—not more of the same.
Some membership tiers include premium access to asynchronous professional development modules that provide recertification points—because your growth and sustainability matter.
💬 Let’s Talk About Teacher Matters! This is a space for transparency, healing, and necessary conversations regarding:
- Educator burnout
- Workplace stress
- Work-life balance
- Self-advocacy
🍎 Membership Perks for Educators
- Meaningful professional development and growth opportunities
- Practical strategies for self-care, resilience, and balance
- Weekly coaching and connection calls
- A supportive network that understands the journey because teachers deserve a space where their voices are heard and experiences are validated.
🧩 Membership for Neurodiverse Families
- Advocacy tools and educational guidance
- Support navigating school systems and services
- A connected community of families who truly understand
- Resources that honor, uplift, and celebrate neurodiversity
💛 Why Join Us?
Teachers deserve to thrive—not just survive.
Families deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.
Together, we can create systems rooted in compassion, equity, and opportunity.
If you are an educator, caregiver, parent, advocate—or simply someone who believes in meaningful change—you belong here.
✨ Join AUTdacity 2 Learn Today!
This is your invitation to become a founding member of a movement committed to healing, learning, and transforming lives—from the inside out.
👉 Join us today and grow with a community that grows with you.
Welcome to the community…But more importantly, welcome to AUTdacity 2 Learn, where we learn, heal, and rise together in a safe and nurturing environment.
With love, purpose, and gratitude,
In Health,
Min. Shardohn Mari McClendon, Ed.S
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