The education nonprofit announces that teachers and school staff across Limestone County’s two public school systems will now have access to the free teacher resource center.
Athens, Ala – Free 2 Teach demonstrated its love for teachers today at a Valentine’s Day press conference, announcing that teachers and school staff across Limestone County’s two public school systems will now have access to its free teacher resource center. The expansion will add 25 schools, growing the organization’s impact to a total of 113 public schools across Madison and Limestone Counties. The announcement was made on the historic downtown square in Athens, where elected officials stood beside school leaders, teachers, and supporters to share the news.
“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.”
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.
Free 2 Teach has partnered closely with local school administrators for this expansion to both Athens City Schools and Limestone County Schools. “I am very excited about our teachers having access to classroom supplies for the benefit of our students,” said Limestone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shearouse. “Through Free 2 Teach, teachers in Limestone County Schools will now have the opportunity to supplement their instructional supply needs.” Athens City Schools Superintendent Beth Patton added that “Athens City Schools is thrilled to welcome Free 2 Teach as a new partner in our community. This collaboration helps to ensure that every teacher has access to essential classroom materials to inspire and empower our students for future success.”
Teacher Hannah Kilpatrick, a science teacher at Clements High School, spoke at the press conference. “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,” she shared. “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.”
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.
