Freedom · Online · Grades 9–12

More Than a High School^®
Now, Anywhere.

You gave them roots. We’ll give them wings.^®

A high school experience that celebrates individuality, enterprise, and practicality, combining self-directed flexibility with unparalleled academic guidance. The same personalized, liberty-focused Freedom education, now delivered online, on demand, to your home.

Now enrolling 2026–2027

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Student Life

More than a school. A community.

From study sessions and spirit days to field trips and graduation, Freedom students build real friendships and real confidence. Learning here feels personal, supported, and full of life.

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Our Team

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Dr. Nathan Poteet

Executive Director of Programs & AI

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Dr. Nathan Poteet brings over 14 years of experience as a teacher and administrator with K-12 students in Collier County, where he helped lead two schools from a “C” to an “A” rating. He served as the founding principal of The Freedom Institute of Collier County before stepping into his role as Executive Director of Programs and AI. Dr. Poteet earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University and is certified in Educational Leadership K-12, Exceptional Student Education K-12, Elementary Education K-6, and Physical Education K-12. He believes every student deserves a tailored education aligned with their unique needs and interests.

Nicole Johns

Success Coach · AI Division

Nicole.Johns@freedominstitute.net

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Ms. Nicole Johns brings more than 11 years of experience in special education, instructional coaching, and administration. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Special Education from Florida Gulf Coast University. She believes education should cultivate leadership, innovation, and citizenship in every student.

Recognition

Honored for innovation

The Yass Prize 2024 Semifinalist — The Yass Prize · 2024 Semifinalist

Edison Awards 2026 Nominee — Edison Awards · 2026 Nominee

SWFL Inc. Incredible Awards 2026 Innovation Award Winner — SWFL Inc. · 2026 Innovation Award Winner

What Families Say

Loved by Freedom families

I can’t say enough about how wonderful The Freedom Institute of Collier County is! They inspire and teach our young adults in such an amazing and enthusiastic way that you can’t find in any other high school. We feel so blessed to have found this amazing school. A very big thank you to everyone at The Freedom Institute for everything you do for our future leaders.

Bridget NunezProud Parent

The Freedom Institute of Collier County helped our son find his calling and graduate high school early to pursue his career. Thanks to Freedom, he was able to work practically full time, buy his own car, rule out his original career plan through the internship they secured for him (he found out it was not for him), study with dual enrollment, find a new career path, and graduate early to pursue it! There is nothing like this school in the country. We are so lucky to have this program right here in Naples for high schoolers. Only in their second year, they earned national recognition as a semifinalist for the 2024 Yass Prize. Well deserved!

Debbie TaylorProud Parent

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Admission begins with a campus tour and a conversation with our leadership team to see whether Freedom is the right fit. There’s no obligation, just a conversation about your student’s future.

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More Than a High School®Now, Anywhere.