OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Our Mission Is To Equip First Responders With The Knowledge, Skills, And Tools Necessary To Interact With Individuals On The Autism Spectrum Effectively.
Cynthia McHale
My name is Cynthia McHale. I married my high school friend, Paul McHale. We have been married for 28 years and counting. Together Paul and I have three children; one of which has special needs and another one that was adopted internationally. After our first born was diagnosed with Down syndrome, we both made a conscientious decision for me to be a stay- at- home mom.
Throughout the years, I have balanced raising children with designing custom homes and remodels as well as advocating for children with special needs in the local schools. I currently am a provider for the Developmental Disabilities Division of Arizona as a habilitation and personal attendant.
In the past, I taught for several years as an elementary education teacher for both the public and private sectors in Minnesota and Arizona. I also was a teacher’s assistant for the Kyrene School district for the special education program after our first born began her school career in the district.
Along the way, I have volunteered for various committees and organizations:
- Worked with at-risk foster children in a home setting to assist with rehabilitation into various communities in MN
- Court supervisions for Stearns County, MN
- Advocate for inclusive practices in the AZ and MN schools
- Created and taught a workshop for the National Teacher Association
- Created and taught Special Needs workshops for Hand-In-Hand Adoption Agency, AZ
- Independently fundraised for Hope and the Future foster care summer camp
- Sponsored/sat on a committee for DDD Holiday Gifts from the Heart
- Rescued/rehabilitated together as a family various farm animals during the pandemic
