PRIDE LEARNING ACADEMY
“If you are always trying to be normal,
you will never know how amazing you can be."
- MAYA ANGELOU
You're Invited!
Info Session & Q+A : Wednesday, March 26 @ 6pm
In Person: 109 E Lawrence, Springfield, IL
Virtual: Click here to join on Google Meets
Looking for a different kind of school?
SO GLAD YOU FOUND PRIDE!
Located in Springfield, IL, Pride Learning Academy is a unique micro-school with individualized educational programming for students in grades
K-12 who are seeking a safe school where their true, authentic self is celebrated.
Welcome to
PRIDE LEARNING ACADEMY
At Pride Learning Academy, we believe school should be a safe place where students are able to openly:
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grow into their most authentic selves
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discover what they are passionate about and develop skills in that area
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develop a solid base of academic skills without hating the process
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learn to participate in their community in a meaningful way
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receive flexibility, autonomy, and accommodations that help them excel
About Mx. Wilder
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Hello! I'm Mx. Leo Wilder, the founder, director, and instructor at Pride Learning Academy.
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Masters Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield + 2 years of experience as Director of Special Education at Hope in Springfield, IL.
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Certified Special Education teacher (K-12) with 6+ years experience teaching students spanning from Kindergarten through high school.
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According to their students, Mx. is an "emotional support human," known for their flexible and caring approach to teaching students from all backgrounds.
Want more info?
If Pride Academy sounds like it may be a great fit for you or your student and you want to learn more, please reach out and introduce yourself! Mx. Wilder will happily answer any questions you may have.