A learning experience as UNIQUE as your child...
About Us
After 15 years of teaching special education in public schools, Meredith Strauss came to the realization that some students required more support than they were receiving in traditional classrooms. She started Scenic Land Learning with the goal of creating a learning experience as unique as your child.
Unique students + Creative Teaching
= Joyful Learning
Our Story
Scenic Land Learning was founded on December 31st, 2025. Since the start, it has grown exponentially. In January of 2026, Meredith provided tutoring to 4 students. Quickly, she realized the need was bigger than what could be met alone. She brought other teachers with special education and general eduction backgrounds to meet the needs of unique learners. Scenic Land now provides creative educational experiences to over 50 students. Meredith and her team of educators offer unique students creative teaching, which leads to joyful learning.
Unique students + Creative Teaching = Joyful Learning
Meet The Team
Meredith Strauss
Founder & CEO
Meredith Strauss is the founder and Executive Director of Scenic Land Learning, where she has created an educational environment tailored to the unique needs of each child. Her passion for supporting individuals with special needs began in high school and led to a 15-year career as a special education teacher serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Recognizing the need for a different approach to learning, she founded Scenic Land Learning to provide individualized educational experiences that help every child thrive.
Sharon Weir, M.ED
Teacher
Sharon Weir is an educator with 17 years of experience and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is certified in General Education (Pre-K–4), Special Education (K–12), and English to Speakers of Other Languages (K–12). Drawing from both her professional expertise and her personal experience as the mother of a child with autism, Sharon provides valuable support to students and families, helping them navigate educational services, IEPs, and individualized learning needs across public, private, and homeschool settings.
Danielle Hudson
Teacher
Danielle Hudson is an educator with 18 years of teaching experience in Georgia and Tennessee and holds a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Jacksonville State University. She currently serves on the Home and Community-Based Early Intervention team at Siskin Children’s Institute.. She partners with families to support young children receiving TEIS services. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience with neurodivergence in her own home, Danielle is passionate about helping each child build confidence, celebrate their strengths, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Megan McDill, MAT
Teacher & Art Therapist
Megan is a Nationally Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, she is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's transitions through creative expression, healing, and personal growth. With degrees in Art, Exceptional Education, and Art Therapy, along with more than 25 years of experience working with diverse learners in classrooms and homes, she combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of education and human development. She is excited to collaborate with Scenic Land Learning, where she can support children and families in a nurturing environment that celebrates each person's unique strengths, creativity, and potential.
Emily Lowry
Community Outreach
Emily brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, with expertise in fundraising, grant writing, event planning, organizational development, and operations. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations grow their reach, strengthen their sustainability, and expand their impact within the communities they serve. As a mother of four children with diverse learning styles and unique needs, Emily is deeply passionate about Scenic Land Learning's mission and is committed to helping the organization serve more families, create meaningful community partnerships, and support the mission of Scenic Land Learning.