They are also grandparents to nine grandchildren. Bodie holds a PhD in creative writing and also holds degree in journalism and communications  and Brock holds a PhD in history and a master's degree in education.
The passage states that Bodie and Brock are grandparents to nine grandchildren.  It also mentions that Bodie holds a PhD in creative writing and has additional degrees in journalism and communications, while Brock holds a PhD in history and a master's degree in education.