ATHENS – On the day to celebrate affection, Free 2 Teach demonstrated its love for teachers by providing its free teacher resource center to the Athens and Limestone County school systems.
The expansion will add 25 schools, growing the organization’s impact to 113 public schools across Madison and Limestone counties.
“We are so thrilled to expand our organization to serve the teachers and students of Limestone County,” said Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling. “Limestone County is an incredible place and it is such a joy to partner with this community to support educators across all public schools so that together we can ensure that every child in our public schools has access to an equitable and excellent education.”
The Valentine’s Day announcement was made on the historic downtown square in Athens, where elected officials stood with school leaders, teachers, and supporters.
Free 2 Teach works to empower teachers and school staff by providing supplies and classroom resources at no cost to public school educators. In its 14-year history, the organization has given away $13.9 million in supplies at its free teacher store on Leeman Ferry Road in Huntsville.
“Athens City Schools is thrilled to welcome Free 2 Teach as a new partner in our community,” said Athens City Schools Superintendent Beth Patton. “This collaboration helps to ensure that every teacher has access to essential classroom materials to inspire and empower our students for future success.”
Free 2 Teach has partnered closely with local school administrators in the expansion to Athens and Limestone County.
“I am very excited about our teachers having access to classroom supplies for the benefit of our students,” said Limestone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Shearouse. “Through Free 2 Teach, teachers in Limestone County Schools will now have the opportunity to supplement their instructional supply needs.”
To receive free school supplies, full-time teachers and school staff must have a valid school email address for public schools in Limestone or Madison Counties. To get started and create an account, they should visit www.free2teach.org/teacher.
Free 2 Teach relies on community support to fund the operations of its teacher resource center and warehouse, where it sorts and organizes purchased and donated supplies. To learn more about making a donation, hosting a supply drive, or volunteering, go to www.free2teach.org.
“I have been wishing for an organization like Free 2 Teach in Limestone County for a while now, and I am so happy this wish is coming true,” said Hannah Kilpatrick, a science teacher at Clements High School. “These supplies will allow me to do projects with students that we may not have been able to do otherwise and will allow my students to have what they need.”
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