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Patrick Willis with teachers Julia and Chris Finley

At 25, two young teachers, Julia and Chris Finley, welcomed high school junior Patrick Willis and his three younger siblings into their home. It was a challenge they accepted without hesitation.

Eight years later, Patrick has become the San Francisco 49ers All Pro and Pro Bowl Linebacker. Both his parents agree, "Patrick has taught us more than we taught him."

Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher.

Teachers' Lounge Makeover.

Research shows that one of the most effective means for teacher professional development is through healthy collaboration. Therefore TeachersCount, in partnership with Kappa Delta Pi, is rebuilding teachers’ lounges nationwide. Before and after images coming soon!!

Participating Schools


Reed High School, New Orleans, Louisiana

Staples will be remodeling the following 5 schools

Solomon Plains Jr. High School, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Edmunds Middle School , Burlington, Vermont

John F Kennedy Middle School , Springfield, Massachusetts

Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School , Providence, Rhode Island

Woodward Park Middle School , Columbus, Ohio