Rochelle Somerville

Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville is the President and CEO of EFM Educational Consultants and has been homeschooling, with her husband, Nate, their 6, uniquely designed children for nearly 15 years. She has dedicated more than 25 years to helping individuals with disabilities become confident, life-long learners prepared to lead healthy, productive lives. She has served as a university professor, special educator, county-wide autism specialist, mentor teacher, and educational consultant. Dr. Somerville has a deep passion for education and supporting families with identifying community resources that, cultivates the whole person and prepares them for the future.

Workshop Offerings

Curriculum Basics

Could you use some guidance in deciding what curriculum might work

best for your family? If so, this session is for you! There are many factors that impact

the selection of a curriculum – learning style, family dynamics, allotted budget,

independence level, and more. With a little theory and a lot of practical application, this

session will help equip parents with the information and tools needed to make informed

decisions regarding evaluating curricular options and selecting the ones that work best

for your family dynamics.