 Deborah Wuehler
Senior Editor
California
DeborahWuehler is the Senior Editor for TOS, editor
of the Schoolhouse Support E-Newsletter, wife to
Richard, and mom to eight gifts from heaven. She
loves digging for buried treasure in theWord, reading,
writing, homeschooling, and dark chocolate!
www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/DevDoorDeborah |
 Dr. Carl Wieland
ContributingWriter
Australia
Dr. CarlWieland is the Managing Director of Creation
Ministries International (CMI) in Brisbane,Australia.
Originally a medical doctor, he has headed the Australian
Creation ministry for more than twenty years.A
well-known speaker and writer on Creation issues, he
also served as a director of one of the largest Creation
organizations in the USA while it was still a part of the
same grouping. CMI currently consists of seven international
affiliates, including an office in Atlanta. The
Creation magazine he founded now reaches subscribers
in more than 140 countries. See CMI’s website,
www.creation.com.
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 Dr. Heather Allen
Senior Analytical Consultant
New Mexico
Heather and her husband Steve have homeschooled
their five children for the last twelve years.When not
homeschooling, doing things with her family, or writing
for TOS, Heather works as a human factors engineer
in her home-based consulting business. For more
information about the Allen family, please visit their
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 Dr. Ruth Beechick
Contributing Writer
Colorado
Colorado
Dr. Ruth Beechick, a retired educator, began writing for
homeschoolers in their “early” days of the 1980s and
has happily watched themovement grow. She sees these
families as being the strongest part of our society. From
her wide knowledge of teaching, she tries to give commonsense
help and to encourage parents to follow their
intuition and not be slaves to published curricula. Her
books are available at www.HomeschoolingBooks.com and from other suppliers.
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 Christine Field
Special Needs Review Consultant
Illinois
Christine M. Field practiced law for eight years before
becoming a full-time mommy for her four children.
She is a freelance writer and the author of several
books about homeschooling, adopting, and more.
www.HomeFieldAdvantage.org
www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/ChristineField |
 Susan Spann
Senior Contributing Writer
California
Susan Spann is a partner in the law firm Llewellyn
Spann, where she specializes in copyright, trademark,
and corporate law. Formerly a professor at Trinity Law
School in Santa Ana, California, she currently teaches
business law atWilliam Jessup University. She blogs
on legal issues from a Christian worldview at
www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/SusanSpann.
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 Karen “SpunkyHomeschool” Braun
Senior Correspondent
Michigan
Karen Braun is a Christian, wife, and homeschooling
mother to six children. She is engaged in the full-time
art of managing her home and educating her children.
Karen also enjoys speaking and writing on behalf of
homeschooling and is a strong advocate for the Christian
family. Her popular blog, SpunkyHomeschool,
blends all of those interests.
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 Nancy Carter
Senior Contributing Writer
Kentucky
Nancy Carter, Editor of The Natural Schoolhouse column
and The Homeschool Minute E-Newsletter, is a homesteading,
homeschooling wife and mother of three sons.
Her family enjoys a lifestyle of learning on their farm in
Kentucky. Read all about their “Lessons Learned on the
Farm” at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/tn3jcarter.
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 Amelia Harper
Contributing Media Editor
HomeScholar Books, Nashville, NC
Amelia Harper is a homeschooling mother of fi ve and
pastor’s wife. She is the author of Literary Lessons from
the Lord of the Rings, a complete one-year literature
curriculum for secondary level students. She is also a
freelance writer for newspapers and magazines.
www.HomeScholarBooks.com
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 Tia Linschied
Contributing Writer
Oregon
Tia Linschied is the Senior Editor for Homeschool
Blogger.com. She and her husband, Todd, enjoy homeschooling
their four children in the high desert, as well
as camping, geocaching, and blogging.You’re invited
to visit her on the HSB Company Porch at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/HSBCompanyBlog or on her personal blog at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/sagerats.
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 Kate Kessler
Product Reviews Manager/Contributing Writer
California
Kate Kessler and her delightful husband Mark, an IT
mastermind, enjoy their five splendid children. As a
Classical/CharlotteMason homeschooler, she enjoys a
varied curriculum, historical fiction, and the many discussions
that come up as a result of learning together.
She loves living under God’s grace and mercy through
Christ. www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/underthesky |
 Donna Rees
Contributing Writer
Kentucky
Donna and her husband Timus have been blessed with
the privilege of educating both of their children at
home (1983–1999), depending daily on God’s grace
for wisdom and strength. They take great delight in encouraging
families who are currently enjoying that adventure!
Donna is TOS’s General Editor.
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 Heidi Strawser
Contributing Writer and Special Projects Manager
Pennsylvania
Heidi Strawser works as the Special Projects Manager
for TOS. Some of her favorite aspects of her job are
leading the Homeschool Crew and serving as the
“voice” of our summer reading mascot, Splish. She
lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three children.
To learn more about Heidi, feel free to visit her
personal blog at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/ReviewsbyHeidi.
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 Pat Marcum
Contributing Writer
Tennessee
Pat Marcum and his wife began homeschooling their
children in the early 1980s. Pat is a marketing consultant,
developer of the successful Homeschool
Headquarters marketing program for retail bookstores,
and is an author and speaker on Christian
homeschool issues. Pat believes all Christians must
consider the important spiritual implications of placing
children under the authority of a secular institution
where they receive a godless education. He encourages
parents to keep their children home under their
protection and spiritual guidance.
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 Tina Rice
Contributing Writer
Epworth, GA
Tina Rice and her husband, Tim, homeschool their
four children using an eclectic mix of classical and relaxed
materials. She is in her twelfth year of homeschooling,
with eleven more to go. When Tina is not schooling,
reading, or writing, she is busy making tie-dye clothing
and gifts.
She blogs at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/tiner.
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 Michael “Hap” Halpin
Contributing Cartoonist
California
Michael F. Halpin (“Hap”), creator of cartoons since
he could pick up a crayon, seeks to use his abilities to
glorify Jesus and edify His Body. Subscribe to Hap’s
mailing list by emailing him at Haptoon@juno.com,
visit his site at www.Haptoon.com, or find his work
on www.ChristianCartoons.com.
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 Terri Johnson
Contributing Writer and Artist
Oregon
Terri Johnson is the creator of Knowledge Quest
maps and timelines. Her mission for the company is
to help make the teaching and learning of history and
geography enjoyable for both teacher and students.
Her Blackline Maps of World History have been
widely recommended in the homeschooling community
and beyond. Terri is married to Todd, and they
have six children.
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 Todd Wilson
Contributing Writer
Indiana
ToddWilson, “The Familyman,” author of Lies Homeschooling
Moms Believe, Help! I’m Married to a
Homeschooling Mom, and The Official Book of
Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad, writer, conference
speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s humor and gut-honest
realness have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool
conventions across the country and a guest on
Focus on the Family. Todd and his wife Debbie homeschool
their eight children in northern Indiana when
they’re not traveling around the country encouraging
moms and dads.You can visit FamilymanMinistries at
www.familymanweb.com.
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 Mayrbeth Whalen
Contributing Writer
North Carolina
six children, ages 14 to 1. The family has homeschooled
for ten years. Marybeth is the author of
For the Write Reason, a speaker for Proverbs 31
Ministries, and a freelance writer. Learn more
about Marybeth through her blog at
www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/marybeth.
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 Molly Green
Home Ec Columnist
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 challengesmay
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 ENewsletter,
A Minute with Molly. She also publishes a
monthly Molly’s Money-Saving Digest. Visit her website,
www.Econobusters.com, for details.
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 Carolyn Hurst
Contributing Writer and Artist
Washington
As publisher of the award-winning Draw•Write•Now®
books, Carolyn Hurst has spent the last decade researching
how children learn to draw and the benefits of teaching
directed drawing. She is also a freelance writer. She,
her husband Steve, and their two children enjoy a variety
of animals on their farm. www.BarkerCreek.com
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 Dena Wood
Contributing Writer
Washington
DenaWood is wife of John, mother of five, co-owner
of www.TriggerMemorySystem.com, and Director
of Operations for The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine.
She works from her home in eastern Washington
State, where she enjoys homeschooling and spending
time with her three youngest children, who are still in
the nest. Email Dena at wood7@charter.net.
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