Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers

Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education retirees continue to live fulfilling and purposeful lives.  "It's a group of retired educators all over Florida that come together to help improve our communities, students and help our teachers," said Deb Gornoski, who serves as the District 3 Director for FREA. She is also a member of the Suwannee-Lafayette chapter. "We are also big on trying to get influence in our legislature so they can put the cost-of-living