The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Antony Kolenc Columnist

Maryland

Antony B. Kolenc (J.D., University of Florida College of Law) is an author, speaker, and law professor at Florida Coastal School of Law. He is also a retired U.S. Air Force officer. He and his wife have homeschooled their five children for over a decade. Tony is author of The Chronicles of Xan historical fiction trilogy, as well as many legal articles. Learn more about him at www.antonykolenc.com. If you have a law-related homeschooling question that you would like to see Tony address in a future column, please email TL@TheHomeschoolMagazine.com.

Denise Mira Columnist Washington Denise Mira, author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child, has been married to Gregory for thirty-one years. They are the parents of five sons. Denise has traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally, inspiring change as she shares the message God has given her for families. Visit her blog, www.denisemira.com/blog .php, contact her at contact@denisemira.com, and find her on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Andrew Pudewa Columnist Oklahoma Andrew Pudewa is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (www.excellenceinwriting .com) and a homeschooling father of seven. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. He and his wife Robin currently teach their two youngest children at home in northeastern Oklahoma.

Brian Ray Columnist Oregon Brian D. Ray, Ph.D., is president of the National Home Education Research Institute, a nonprofit research and education organization, and is internationally known for his research on homeschooling. Brian is married to Betsy and they have eight children and four grandchildren. Please feel free to send your questions about research related to home-based education and raising children to mail@nheri.org. www.nheri.org

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Tina Rice Columnist Georgia

Tina Rice and her husband Tim homeschool using an eclectic mix of classical and relaxed materials. She is in her sixteenth year of homeschooling, with nine more to go. When Tina is not schooling, reading, or writing, she is busy making tie-dyed clothing and gifts. www.Tinastiedye.com

Malia Russell Columnist Kentucky Malia Russell is the blessed wife to Duncan, thankful mother to five children (newborn to 21), and an author, conference speaker and director of www . homemaking911.com and www.wheatnthings.com.

Zan Tyler Columnist South Carolina Zan is the Director of Apologia Press, a division of Apologia Educational Ministries; the author of 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential; and an international speaker. Her goal is to empower and encourage parents in the eternally significant task of homeschooling. Zan and Joe homeschooled their three children from kindergarten through high school, for a total of twenty-one years.

Diana Waring Columnist Washington Diana Waring, author of Beyond Survival, Reaping the Harvest, and History Revealed curriculum, discovered years ago that “the key to education is relationship.” Beginning in the 80s, Diana homeschooled her children through high school— providing the real-life opportunities to learn how kids learn. www.dianawaring.com

Molly Green Columnist Anytown

Molly Green’s purpose and passion is to empower and encourage keepers at home during this tough economic downturn. She is learning that while the challenges may be great, the opportunities to learn productive ways to care for our homes and families are even greater. Molly welcomes readers’ questions and comments. Email MollyGreen@Econobusters .com. Visit her website at www.Econobusters.com and sign up for her free E-Newsletter, A Minute with Molly. She also publishes a monthly Molly’s Money-Saving Digest.