Homeschool Planet was created by homeschoolers, for homeschoolers—with the goal of making planning easier, more flexible, and less stressful. Our team combines real homeschooling experience with expert software design to bring you a powerful, intuitive tool that supports your unique journey. We’re here to help you stay organized, save time, and homeschool with confidence.
Meet the Homeschool Planet Team
Robyn Calvi
Chief Operating Officer
Robyn is an essential part of the Homeschool Planet family, bringing decades of homeschooling experience and a deep passion for organization to everything she does. As a homeschooling mom of six for over 27 years, she understands both the challenges and the rewards of the journey—and it’s that insight that drives her work every day.
Originally an enthusiastic Homeschool Planet user, Robyn’s love for planning and administration quickly led her to join the team. She began by contributing to our growing library of lesson plans and soon became the leader of our lesson plan authoring team. Since 2018, she has served as our Chief Operating Officer, ensuring that every aspect of Homeschool Planet runs smoothly and effectively.
With her warm presence, strong leadership, and unwavering dedication to helping others, Robyn is the heart of our operations—and a trusted guide for families navigating their own homeschool paths.
Cooper Walter
Chief Engineer
As a former homeschooled student, Cooper brings a unique and personal perspective to his role as Chief Engineer at Homeschool Planet. He knows firsthand the impact a flexible, supportive educational environment can have, and he’s passionate about building tools that help other families succeed on their homeschooling journey.
After earning his degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society from Cornell University, Cooper discovered a passion for software engineering. Now, he applies his technical skills and creative thinking to continually improve and expand the Homeschool Planet platform.
Outside of work, Cooper enjoys strumming his guitar and belting out oldies in the shower. He’s excited to be part of a mission-driven team and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Homeschool Planet.
Shawna Wingert
Marketing Director
Shawna plays a key role at Homeschool Planet as our Marketing Director, where her creativity, insight, and passion for homeschooling shine through in everything she does. A dedicated homeschooling mom with one teenager at home and another child now thriving in college, Shawna believes that homeschooling is a precious gift—one that allows parents to nurture their children’s unique strengths and interests.
Since joining the team, Shawna has brought that same heart and vision to our blog and emails, thoughtfully sharing how Homeschool Planet can support and empower homeschooling families. Her deep understanding of the joys and challenges of homeschooling makes her communication authentic and relatable, offering valuable tips, encouragement, and practical strategies to our community.
Shawna’s mission is to help homeschooling parents thrive, and she truly believes Homeschool Planet is a powerful tool to make that possible.
Tamitha Smith
Lesson Plan Director
Tami is a seasoned homeschooling mom who successfully guided all four of her children through high school, while nurturing their spiritual growth and helping them prepare for purposeful, fulfilling lives. Based in sunny Southern California, she has always been a supportive presence—cheering on her sons from the baseball sidelines and encouraging her daughter’s love of art.
Tami joined the Homeschool Planet team in 2018 as a Lesson Plan Author and quickly became an indispensable part of our operations. Thanks to her exceptional talent for creating thorough, flexible, and engaging lesson plans, she now leads our entire lesson plan development team. Her work has helped thousands of homeschooling families save time, reduce stress, and feel confident in their educational journey.
When she’s not crafting lesson plans, Tami enjoys spending time with her family, diving into historical studies, and reading aloud—one of her favorite pastimes. And while Joe and Robyn may not approve, she proudly roots for her beloved Los Angeles Angels!
Hope Calvi
Social Media Director
As Homeschool Planet’s Social Media Director, Hope Calvi brings energy, creativity, and a deep personal connection to the homeschooling community. A proud homeschool graduate herself—homeschooled by none other than our very own Robyn—Hope understands the homeschooling journey from the inside out.
Her firsthand experience gives her a unique voice as she crafts content, engages with our community online, and shares helpful resources across all our social platforms. Hope is passionate about encouraging families, spotlighting real homeschool stories, and showing how Homeschool Planet can simplify and support their day-to-day lives.
Hope’s authenticity, insight, and enthusiasm make her a natural at building meaningful connections with our audience. She’s excited to continue fostering a supportive, inspiring space for homeschoolers everywhere.
Abi Tamraz
Engineer
Abi has dedicated over 20 years to developing software that makes homeschooling easier and more accessible for families. Throughout that time, he has worked closely with Brett on a variety of homeschooling projects, combining their shared passion for supporting families on their educational journeys.
With a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from UC Davis, Abi brings both technical expertise and a deep commitment to building tools that empower parents and students alike.Â
Outside of work, Abi loves to travel, enjoys the outdoors, and spends quality time with his son Ethan. Whether exploring nature or sharing everyday moments, Abi treasures the time they spend together.
Sarah Shelton
Marketing Administrator
Sarah has been part of the Homeschool Planet team since 2018, serving in many roles that support our team and social media presence. A homeschooling mom of four—two of whom has already graduated—she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her role.
Sarah currently works on the back end of Homeschool Planet making sure our product descriptions are accurate and engaging. As someone who understands the unique challenges of juggling homeschooling, parenting, and daily life, she’s passionate about building a vibrant online space where families can find encouragement, resources, and connection.
Based in sunny Florida, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and tending to her garden—nurturing it with the same care and dedication she brings to her work with Homeschool Planet.
Lindsey Stomberg
Graphic Designer
Lindsey is Homeschool Planet’s talented Graphic Designer and a dedicated homeschooling mom of seven. She lives in the upper Midwest where her husband pastors a small, rural church. Lindsey brings a warm, personal touch to everything she creates, drawing inspiration from her full and vibrant home life.
A longtime user of Homeschool Planet, Lindsey has relied on the planner for nearly a decade in her own homeschool. Before joining our team, she was already sharing her love for the platform with friends—which made her transition to designing our marketing materials feel like a perfect fit.
When she’s not designing, homeschooling, or supporting her church community, Lindsey enjoys practicing hospitality, fermenting veggies from her garden, and listening to audiobooks—often while tackling chores or squeezing in a gym workout.
Criston White
Customer Service Lead
Criston is a valued member of our customer service and lesson planning teams. She lives in rural Saskatchewan, Canada, with her husband and their four children. A dedicated homeschooler since 2017, Criston quickly embraced the flexibility and joy of homeschooling—but found herself frustrated with the constant erasing, rewriting, and mental gymnastics that traditional paper planning required.
Determined to find a better way, she began researching digital options and discovered Homeschool Planet. It quickly became her go-to planning tool, helping her adapt to evolving teaching styles, shifting schedules, and her children’s changing needs.
In 2021, Criston officially joined the Homeschool Planet team, bringing with her a deep understanding of the platform from a user’s perspective, along with a talent for customer service, technical support, and creative problem-solving. Her grasp of the system is so thorough, it regularly impresses even our engineering team.
Logan Walter
ESA Administrator
Logan is a former homeschooler with a love for fiction writing, mixed martial arts, and weight lifting. In his spare time he can often be spending time with his dog and cat or playing games with friends.
Here at Homeschool Planet he provides customer support, keeps our thousands of links and resources current, and is launching our new Educational Savings Account program to help our users get the most out of their state’s resources.
Brett Walter
Founder & President
Brett is the visionary behind Homeschool Planet, combining his experience as a homeschool dad of two with a distinguished career in Silicon Valley software design. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality planning tools tailored to homeschooling families, Brett set out to build something better—something that truly worked for real-life homeschoolers. From day one, he made quality the top priority, and the result speaks for itself: hundreds of glowing testimonials and a loyal community of users who rely on Homeschool Planet every day.
Brett brings a rich background in software innovation to the table, having played a key role in developing several award-winning products. Notably, he served as Vice President of R&D at Symantec Corporation during its early years, helping to shape its flagship software offerings.
When he’s not guiding the continued development of Homeschool Planet, Brett enjoys time with his family and devotes energy to charitable work—always driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference.
Joe DeStefano
Founding Engineer
Joe is the brilliant mind behind the original development of Homeschool Planet. With a Ph.D. in computer science and extensive experience creating successful software solutions, he single-handedly wrote the tens of thousands of lines of code that power the platform’s signature ease and flexibility. Among his many projects, Homeschool Planet stands out as his true masterpiece.
During his time with us, Joe resolved our most complex technical challenges and was a popular presence in webinars. His deep technical skills are matched by a great sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality.
Joe lives in the Boston area with his wife and enjoys playing soccer, attending live music events, and cheering on the Red Sox. His two daughters are grown and pursuing academic careers.
Though he has since moved on from Homeschool Planet, Joe’s legacy is deeply embedded in the platform, and we remain grateful for the magic he helped create.
