AUTdacity 2 Learn

Newsletter No. 1 · November 2026

Educate • Engage • Empower

AUTdacity2Learn.org · info@autdacity2learn.com · 571-249-1967

Hello! We’re AUTdacity 2 Learn.

One year ago, AUTdacity 2 Learn officially began as a Virginia nonprofit. This year, we planted seeds of community, creativity, and learning, and we’re so glad you’re here.

A2L STEAM

Where curious minds of every age build, create, and discover. We especially encourage girls and neurodivergent learners to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.

Featured Young Artist: Graciella

Digital painting of an orange and gold ocean sunset with a palm tree and birds, signed Graciella. — *Sunset*, a digital painting by Graciella.

Graciella is a young, up-and-coming artist and an active participant in our STEAM programming. She has experience creating digital artwork and is now exploring 2D and 3D art.

Why it matters

A2L Creative Studio gives young artists room to explore new tools, grow their skills, and share their gifts with the community.

Meet Judah

“Hi, I’m Judah!”

Judah is our official brand ambassador! He’s helping us share A2L’s mission and welcome our community into the vision we’re building together.

Artist’s vision of A2L’s proposed future home.

PEACE Garden: Why We Grow

A cream okra blossom with a deep red center beside a red okra pod held in an open hand, grown in A2L’s PEACE Garden. — Red okra, from bloom to harvest, in our PEACE Garden.

Our PEACE Garden is a calm space for peace, connection, and community well-being. It’s still growing, and so are we.

Why it exists

Gardening is part of our STEAM programming. It teaches science, art, and patience: what it takes to plant, tend, and grow something. It is also the first step toward horticulture programming for those interested in learning homesteading skills.

Special thanks to the Academies of Loudoun for their generous gift of plants, and to Lowe’s in Winchester, Virginia, for their donation.

Creative Studio: Why We Make Music

Life, A2L Creative Studio’s first single, album cover and portrait music video

To celebrate our first anniversary, A2L Creative Studio released its first single, Life. It’s a celebration of creativity, opportunity, and artistic expression, and it’s now streaming on most major music platforms.

Why it exists

Music is part of our STEAM programming. As a neurodivergent adult, our Founder noticed that some people express themselves through vocal sounds, hums, and rhythms. Through vocal stemming, those sounds can be shaped into full-length songs, which we’re excited to share.

With Gratitude

Thank you to the local businesses whose in-kind donations helped us serve our community this year, including Wegmans, Harris Teeter, and Sprouts Farmers Market.

Thank you to the Academies of Loudoun Plant Science Department for their courteous help, plant expertise and a wonderful garden tour!

Share Your Gifts

Share your time, experience, and talents as our programs grow. Learn about volunteering at AUTdacity2Learn.org.

Looking Ahead to 2027

We’re building professional development for educators and school leaders, new educational resources and publications, and expanded programs and partnerships. We’re also exploring funding, mentoring, and coaching opportunities.

Visit us at AUTdacity2Learn.org

info@autdacity2learn.com · 571-249-1967

42841 Creek View Plaza, STE 120, PMB 212, Ashburn, VA 20147

AUTdacity 2 Learn · A Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Educate • Engage • Empower