Education Advocate, Nonprofit Leader & Champion for Teachers Everywhere
Alison Kling is the passionate and visionary CEO of Free 2 Teach, a nonprofit that equips public school teachers and students with essential classroom supplies—at no cost. A former educator herself, Alison began her career teaching second and third grade in the New York City Public School System through Teach For America. Her experiences in underserved classrooms, combined with early exposure to global humanitarian work in refugee camps, ignited a lifelong commitment to service and education equity.
Originally from the West Coast of Canada and the U.S., Alison holds a Master's in Education from Hunter College, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a certificate in Forced Migration Studies from Oxford University. Under her leadership, Free 2 Teach has flourished—expanding its reach across school districts, launching programs like Free to Learn to provide period products for students, and becoming a trusted, joyful hub for educators across North Alabama.
Alison lives in Huntsville with her husband David and their four children—George, Teddy, Jack, and Lucy. Whether she’s advocating for teachers, packing curriculum kits, or chatting with educators in the aisles of the Free 2 Teach store, Alison’s leadership style is grounded in community, joy, and radical hospitality.
Follow Alison & Free 2 Teach:
📚 Instagram: @free2teach
💻 Website: www.free2teach.org
📘 Facebook: Free 2 Teach
