About Me
I’ve been a homeschool mom for over 20 years, walking through both the beauty and the hard, messy parts of this journey. Along the way, I’ve had the joy of mentoring, supporting, and learning from other families as they figure out what truly works for their kids and for them. I'll walk this path with you, whether it's just to collaborate to find clarity and a new plan, or for those tough times when things feel especially complicated or unclear.
My Story & Background
I’m the founder of Journey Co-op and West Michigan Homeschoolers, where I’ve loved creating spaces for connection and community among both families and providers. With a background as an engineer and educator, I naturally enjoy ideas, systems, and designing meaningful classes and curriculum—but more than anything, I love to come alongside families to listen, encourage, and explore opportunities for your homeschool.
A Heart for Unique Learners
I’m especially passionate about helping parents find the right educational fit and helping kids discover how God has gifted them. Paths and destinations can differ for each of your children, for a kiddo that meets challenges well or for one that struggles just a bit more. For neurotypical students (and parents) or for neurodivergent or unique situations. At the end of the day, I’m a mom, wife, Mimi, friend, and child of God who simply wants to come alongside you and help make the path forward feel clearer and more doable.
"I’d love to connect. If you’re looking for a bit of extra support—or even if you just want to talk through what’s next—I’d love to come alongside you. I’m here to really listen to your heart for your family as we look at your values and your child’s strengths together. We’ll identify what’s already there and explore what matters most to you, finding a path that feels natural and sustainable for your family."
Thanks friend, I'm looking forward to chatting with you!
~ Diane
What Families Are Saying
"Several years back, I was led to homeschool our three children. Pulling them from public school in middle school was a scary and exciting time. Diane provided me with guidance, reassurance, and many resources that first season. I spent three years homeschooling then entered them back into public school with so many great memories, experiences, relationships and an education they could've never had without our homeschooling years. Diane is an invaluable resource and cheerleader with a parenting lifetime of homeschooling experience and heart of gold. " ~ Michelle A.
“Diane has a ton of knowledge about homeschooling and really understands the technical, logistical, and practical sides of it. She encourages moms to make homeschooling their own instead of worrying about the status quo. She’s easy to talk with, deeply caring, and a steady help along this journey.” ~ Marie C.
Testimonials
Humbled, blessed, grateful for the kind words of these families.
If you have testimonials to add or words of encouragement, please email to HSvillage@yahoo.com Thank you!
Diane was an amazing help. We talked about our journey and how to best approach our first year of homeschooling.
Her tips and ideas were all about how to help our son but also to strengthen our family as a whole.
Thanks to Diane my anxiety is less and I’m confident that I can do the job that my boys need me to do.
Thank you Diane. ~ Julieta
Thanks Julieta! It was so great to get to know you and your kiddos, and to help you along on your journey!
As a new mom to homeschool, I feel my time with Diane was invaluable to help me get started. Her deep knowledge of and love for homeschool are evident. With her background and the variety of scenarios she has navigated personally in her homeschooling journey, I am grateful to have her input to get started and as questions may arise along the way for our family. Thank you, Diane! ~ Leanne G.
Thank you, Leanne! It was great to work with you! You’ve got this!
I had a lot of concerns that Diane was very knowledgeable about. She got back to me very quickly and eased my mind about homeschooling for the first time. ~ Lisa P
Thank you, Lisa! It was great to work with you! Enjoy your year!
After struggling for months looking through reviews of curriculum choices, Diane was able to help me pinpoint the best options with respect to each child's strengths and weaknesses. She gave a great overview of why she was making each suggestion. And she also gave suggestions on things the kids can do on their own while I am busy caring for my parents. I would highly recommend her services for anyone needing to find the right fit for their family. ~ Stephanie W.
Thank you, Stephanie! It was great working with you! You are on target for a great year! Great job, mom!
Several years back, I was led to homeschool our three children. Pulling them from public school in middle school was a scary and exciting time. Diane provided me with guidance, reassurance, and many resources that first season. I spent three years homeschooling then entered them back into public school with so many great memories, experiences, relationships and an education they could've never had without our homeschooling years. Diane is an invaluable resource and cheerleader with a parenting lifetime of homeschooling experience and heart of gold.
~ Michelle A.
Thank you, Michelle. You rocked homeschooling! So glad to have been able to work with you along your homeschooling journey and beyond!
Diane has a ton of knowledge about homeschooling and cares about the technical, logistical and practical sides of it. She is very encouraging to moms to help them make it their own and not always worry about status quo. She is very easy to talk with and a great help along this journey! ~ Marie C.
Thank you, Marie!
Knowing we needed a change, I made a call to Diane to just ask a few questions. She walked me through the process of switching to homeschool. She helped me understand what was required and directed me to the resources to help my kids thrive. She's filled with tremendous knowledge and connections and she has the gift of encouragement. After spending time with her, I not only felt equipped to do it, I felt inspired to find ways that work best for my children's learning styles. I am so grateful to see my children thriving this year, happy and learning. So thankful for her! ~ Michelle K.
Thanks so much, Michelle! You are doing *great* with your homeschooling journey! Great job, mama!
I’m really grateful I found this online seminar. As an immigrant, I am not familiar with the requirements for college here. Diane was very informative and answered all of my questions in detail. Thanks again! ~ Nikki
Thanks for the kind words, Nikki. It was great to work with you this morning! I hope that you have a great year!
Diane did a great job with giving wise advice on homeschooling high school- the legalities in Michigan, creating a transcript, etc. ~ Carrie R.
Thank you, Carrie! I appreciate being able to spend time discussing your family’s homeschool journey!
Thank you Diane for your advise and support! You are appreciated! ~ Faye D.
Thank you, Faye! You’ve got this!
Diane helped me think more about my kids individual needs and learning styles to restructure our existing homeschool schedule. This is our 3rd year homeschooling and she really helped me reset how we are doing things.
~ Jenny W.
Thanks Jenny, you're doing an amazing job!
Diane is a wealth of information about homeschooling. We are currently deciding about whether it is a fit for our family and the current COVID situation and she has been very helpful answering questions and giving information. I highly recommend her! ~ Kaitlyn P.
Thank you, Kaitlyn!