During her years as a stay-at-home homeschooling mother of two, Jan also found herself active in volunteer work with homeschooling and scouting organizations. In addition, Jan has taught two through five year olds in a variety of preschool settings.

Previous editorial and writing experiences include working with local news magazines and political publications as well as co-owning a publication for senior citizens with her mother.

Jan’s political endeavors encompass both volunteer and paid positions at the state and local levels.

Jan resides in Illinois with her husband. Their grown children are currently in college pursuing degrees in architecture. and engineering.

JEAN ALEXANDER is a passionate homeschooling mother of three and promoter of independent thinking. Wanting to raise children who are responsible, self-sufficient, and involved in their community she mirrors those beliefs with action including moving to the Free State of New Hampshire. She has practiced and supports alternative education, birth choice, and holistic medical care including herbal, homeopathic and other "alternative" approaches. Jean volunteers with her son's Boy Scout troop, is active in her homeschooling cooperative, and is the Secretary and a Director of the Free State Project.

LORI LORANGER is an advocate of self-education, initially homeschooling her 2 older daughters, now both in college, and currently facilitating the self education of her younger daughter and son. All four children were born at home. Together, Lori and her husband designed and built the home they share with their family.

Active in the community and a student of Taiji for 15 years, she has recently begun hosting a Non-Violent Communication practice group. Lori also serves on the board of a local Food Co-op, sharing the group's dedicated to the opening of a Co-op grocery in the area. She also enjoys foraging for roots and berries and eating her local weeds.