Background
Ray, Brian Daniel was born on October 30, 1954 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eugene Lamont and Nora G. (Kelleher) Ray.
education and science educator
Ray, Brian Daniel was born on October 30, 1954 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eugene Lamont and Nora G. (Kelleher) Ray.
Bachelor of Science, U. Puget Sound, 1976; Master of Science, Ohio U., 1979; Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 1988.
Teacher science, Sacred Heart Academy, Salem, Oregon, 1980-1983;
graduate teaching assistant general science department, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1983-1988;
graduate research assistant college liberal arts, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1986-1988;
supervisor education students, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1987-1988;
instructor, We. Oregon State College, Monmouth, 1985;
assistant professor education, Seattle Pacific U., 1988-1990;
president, National Home Education Research Institute, Salem, Oregon, since 1990;
associate professor, Western Baptist College, Salem, Oregon, 1991-1996. Instructor anatomy and physiology Chemeketa Community College, Salem, summer 1983.
Instructor biology Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, summers 1982-1984, Upward Bound, Oregon State University, Corvallis, summers 1987-1988. Expert witness in court cases and to state legislatures on topic of home education.
Member National Association for Research in Science Teaching, American Ednl. Research Association, Oregon Academy Science, NSTA, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Betsy Anne Briggs, September 2, 1978. Children: Hallie B., Rachel M., Hannah K., Daniel B., Clara A., Emma L., Abbie E., Marta A.