Carrie McIntyre (from left) home schools her daughters, Carlie, 14, and Natalie, 12, in their Queen Creek home. Home schooling was not a particular interest for our family. Yes, we had heard of this practice and even knew some successful home educators. But our daughters were always at the top of their classes and we had no reason to seek other options. MORE: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/tempe/articles/0712homeschool12Z6.html