Speakers Detail

Eric Burges

Eric is married to Joyce Burges and is the father of five home schooled children, ages (sons) 39, 32, (daughters) 31, 27 & 20. He is retired from the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development after 33 years of service. He serves on staff at Miracle Place Church under Pastor Ricky Sinclair in Baker, Louisiana. Eric and Joyce founded the National Black Home Educators in 2000 as an outreach and resource to black families and existing homeschooling organizations in relating to minorities. He has spoken at many state home school conferences and at the Home School Legal Defense Association national conference. He has also served as the president of CHEF of Louisiana.