RNR Tire Express (RNR), presented its third annual Teacher School Supply Giveaway to local teacher Mary Van Ochten of Odessa Elementary School in New Port Richey, FL. Van Ochten, entering her 18th year as a teacher, will be teaching first graders this year. She has experience working with both first and second graders and holds endorsements in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), gifted, and reading.

In her nomination, RNR said Van Ochten is described as a dedicated teacher who welcomes her students to a fun environment. She believes that having the right school supplies is essential to a welcoming and fun learning environment in the classroom.

“Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities as they prepare our future generations for success,” said Larry Sutton, founder and CEO of RNR Tire Express. “Now in our third year, it is a privilege to help teachers fulfill their dedication to their students by providing all the supplies necessary for the school year.”