Meet Our Directors

Paul and Gena Suarez – Publishers of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

Publishers Paul and Gena Suarez, who reside in eastern Tennessee with their family, have homeschooled their seven children since 1990. They embrace and promote the biblical philosophy that “homeschooling” is not so much about schooling/education, as it is about discipleship—bringing up our children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). The Suarez family wishes to share this vision around the world as they publish the trade magazine for homeschool families, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. They can be reached at publisher@theoldschoolhouse.com

Angela Quigley – CEO

Angela’s primary role at The Old Schoolhouse® is to oversee the general operations of the company, including all financial-related functions. Angela first came to The Old Schoolhouse® in February 2007. Angela and her husband live in the central Kansas area. The Quigleys started homeschooling when their oldest was in first grade. Angela says, “I was one of those that started with the thought that everything had to be like ‘school.’ I have learned a lot since that first year and am so thankful for the many dedicated homeschoolers who share their stories and personal challenges in each issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. What a blessing and encouragement you have all been to me.” The Quigleys have now graduated both of their daughters. Besides work at TOS, you can find her quilting, shopping, cooking, reading, bird watching, singing, and spending time with her hubby of over thirty years. Her favorite time of the day is dinnertime around the table with family! Angela says, “My mission at TOS is to see the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ furthered and homeschoolers inspired to do their greatest work ever—raising children who want to serve the Lord with their whole heart.”

Jodi Riddle – Director of Human Resources

Jodi started her journey with TOS in April 2016 and serves as the Director of Human Resources . She and her husband, Duane, have been married 35 years and have spent 25 years in the ministry. Along with being a pastor’s wife, she homeschooled her 3 (now grown) sons for 18 years and also taught in the private and public-school settings. Jodi enjoys teaching, playing the piano, and making cards. Her heart’s desire is to serve others and use her gifts to glorify the Lord.

Deborah Wuehler – Senior Editor and Director of Production

Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor and Director of Production for The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. She has eight children, ages 16 to 33, and has been homeschooling for 30 years. Deborah’s mission is to point homeschoolers to the Lord in all they do, and to encourage them that they can find everything they need for life, Godliness—and homeschooling—in their knowledge of Him (2 Peter 1:3,4).

Carolyn VanGorkom – Director of SchoolhouseTeachers.com

Carolyn VanGorkom lives in Northern California with her family. Her husband, Dan, is a worship pastor. Both of their children have now graduated from homeschool high school. Carolyn joined SchoolhouseTeachers.com in 2020 as a curriculum specialist on the quality assurance team; she is now the Director and works with the editing team as well.

Carolyn began her career as a credentialed math teacher in public schools, then transitioned to a private Christian school where she tackled a wider range of subjects. For 16 years, she’s embraced homeschooling and shared her knowledge in a local co-op setting. Beyond academics, Carolyn is passionate about music, lending her voice to their worship team. But her true creative outlet lies in historical fiction. You can find her novels on Amazon Kindle: Transcontinental Runaway and Home and a Future.

JoAnn Craten – Director of Website Management

JoAnn lives in Idaho with her wonderful husband, Paul, and their two adult children, Sarah and Paulie. They have been married for over 28 years and started out their married life together outside Chicago, Illinois. She is a Christian, former homeschooling mom, who works from home. She has enjoyed over 14 years of homeschooling with all the ups and downs that go along with that journey. Both of her children have now graduated from homeschooling and have moved on to their respective jobs and lives. JoAnn enjoys many hobbies including crocheting, photography, cross-stitch, card making, website design, and blogging, to name a few. She owns Watered Garden Creations, WGCreates.com where she provides website support and management for business owners. She’s been working for TOS since February 2013, and enjoys her work here at TOS and all the wonderful people she works with. She is thankful to work for such a wonderful company that puts the Lord first in all they do.

Jenny Higgins – Director of Advertising

Jenny and her husband, Nathan, make their home in central Minnesota. Their two children were homeschooled from the very beginning, but have now graduated from their homeschool. Jenny has been working in the Advertising Sales Department at The Old Schoolhouse since 2021, and currently serves as the Director of Advertising Sales.

Over all the staff are Paul and Gena Suarez. They provide inspiration and hands-on guidance to all staff members.

And though you won’t find Him listed on our staff tree, God is over everything that TOS does. He has the final say, and the magazine and its future are in His hands.

If you have met any of our staff members, you know they have a heart for homeschooling and a desire to serve the Lord in everything they do. Most of our staff members have years of experience schooling their own children or sitting under the tutelage of their parents when they were homeschooled. All members of the TOS team are passionate about homeschooling and desire to advance the cause of Christ as we support parents who are training their children spiritually and educationally.

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