About Us

Paul and Gena Suarez are at the forefront of a movement that champions homeschooling as a deeply personal and faith-infused educational path. Their journey, which included their seven fully homeschooled children who now range in age from 11 to their mid-30s, is a testament to their belief in the power of family-led education, underpinned by Christian values and a commitment to nurturing each child's unique path in a loving environment.

Since founding The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine in 2001, Paul and Gena have been dedicated to offering resources and support to homeschooling families across the globe. Beyond the magazine, their venture, SchoolhouseTeachers.com, has become a pivotal online platform, providing over 400 online, self-paced academic courses to thousands upon thousands of families worldwide, ensuring a comprehensive homeschooling experience.

Expanding their vision, the Suarezes introduced the Schoolhouse Network, a groundbreaking homeschool co-op model. This network allows families, through their membership with SchoolhouseTeachers.com, free access to local church-based Schoolhouses. These spaces offer parents and their children the opportunity to homeschool in community with others, leveraging the SchoolhouseTeachers.com platform as a centralized curriculum solution. This innovative approach fosters a sense of belonging and mutual support among homeschooling families, reinforcing the importance of community in the educational journey.

Residing in the scenic beauty of eastern Tennessee, Paul and Gena's life work revolves around empowering parents with the tools and inspiration needed for homeschooling. Their dedication to this cause is evident in their commitment to quality content, community building, and the promotion of a faith-based, Biblical worldview educational model. To connect with them or to explore their wealth of resources, you are invited to reach out to Publisher@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.

Our Story

Back in 2001, the magazine was just a dream. It started off as a homeschooling newsletter—an online one at that. But first it was an eBay store. The Old Schoolhouse® was without trademark at the time, and was just the bookstore name of our family’s eBay store. Don’t get us wrong; the store was doing great! We loved the name and had picked it out carefully. We loved the feel of old times past, the Little House On the Prairie era. And our online eBay store was full of books, including ones from the ’60s, ’70s, and even before. Mostly though, it was homeschooling curriculum. We were homeschooling at the time (and still are!), and it was a natural flow to sell homeschool-related items in the bookstore. We loved collecting curriculum! So off to yard sales we’d go. Off to thrift shops, kids in tow… (keep reading)