Dr. Brian Ray is a leading international expert in homeschooling research and president of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). He has published numerous articles and books, is interviewed by major media, serves as an expert witness in court cases, and testifies to legislatures regarding education. Dr. Ray is a former university professor and public and private school classroom teacher. He holds a Ph.D. (science education, Oregon State University), an M.S. (zoology, Ohio University), and a B.S. (biology, University of Puget Sound), and is a church leader. Brian and his wife, Betsy, have been married for 45 years, have eight children who all were home-educated, run a small farm, and have 20 grandchildren. Dr. Ray really enjoys wandering with Betsy, his wife, and being out in the forests and mountains and on adventures. See research at www.nheri.org, and click HERE to read just one of many articles in The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, where Dr. Ray is a regular columnist.