Richard Risbrudt, “Mr. Riz” is a high school chemistry teacher of 42 years, teaching at a community high school for 13 years, and a private Christian high school for 29 years. After receiving many requests from the homeschool community, including former students who homeschooled their children to develop a high school chemistry course, ChemExplained.com became a reality. Richard’s teaching honors include the Ashland Oil Excellence in Education Award, Fergus Falls (MN) Teacher of the Year, Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award, and Certificates of Recognition for his teaching from three Minnesota Governors; Rudy Perpich, Arne Carlson, and Jesse Ventura. Richard is married to his wife, Denise. They have three grown children, five grandchildren and live in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Mr. Riz