Homeschool Freedom Day 2026

Robert Bortins believes that truth, goodness, and beauty—pursued through classical education—can transform families and renew culture. As CEO of Classical Conversations, he has dedicated his life to equipping parents to raise wise and virtuous children who will shape tomorrow’s world. 

Robert’s passion for education runs deep. Homeschooled through high school, he went on to earn an Industrial Engineering degree from Clemson University. Now, as he homeschools his own children and leads his family’s company, Classical Conversations, he brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the classical education movement. 

Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian parents like few others. Zan’s own homeschool journey began in 1984 when she was threatened with jail. She has spent the past three decades advocating for homeschool freedom, publishing curriculum and resources, and joyfully equipping parents to thrive in their homeschool journey. She is an uplifting speaker, author, and the host of the Zan Tyler Podcast, an encouraging and practical weekly podcast sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool.

Nathan Pierce began working at Family Protection Ministries in 2002 and currently serves as the Executive Director. His role at FPM includes screening the hundreds of bills that pour into the California Legislature each year, closely watching for any that could harm our freedoms as parents, and alerting parents to contact their legislators. He works behind the scenes at the State Capitol, meeting with legislators and staff as well as testifying in committees to advocate on behalf of homeschoolers. Nathan values the importance of evaluating all things from an intentionally biblical worldview and works every day to maintain our freedom to do so.

Nathan was homeschooled through high school and received a B.A. in Political Studies from The Master’s College. Nathan and his wife Betsy were married in 2004 and homeschool their 8 children.