I am grateful for my family! My wife, Brenda, is a treasure, as is each of my children. As the kids were growing up, we used several different modes of education: public school, private school, and home school. I think each has merit, depending upon the abilities of parents, the personality and needs of the child, and the resources available locally. We developed curricula and other materials which may be of help to parents using any of the educational options. I'm also grateful for deep, long-lasting relationships with friends that I treasure. To view pictures and videos related to family and friends, check my facebook page.

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Brenda's Curricula

Instructional Materials

The family tree of the Ratcliffs extends back to the time of William the Conqueror. This page is a memorial to my father, Clarence Ratcliff, who researched the family history for 35 years. It includes a description of how we got our name, my father's complete genealogical record of several thousand family members, and links to other relevant web pages. There is also a section about a house my father lived in when he was eight years old.

Ratcliff Genealogy

My Father's Childhood Home

The PBS television special "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" ncluded several scenes and interviews at the Mount Olivet Camp in West Virginia, which was founded by my grandfather just after the turn of the century. This section is a short history of the camp, including quite a few pictures taken over the last century. My grandfather's book is also available online without charge. This page is a memorial to my mother, Lois Ratcliff.

Mount Olivet Camp

My Grandfather's Book

Favorite Quotations

The Ratcliff Family Web Pages

Don Ratcliff contact information