Rochelle Matthews-Somerville, PhD—a wife, mother, and lifelong educator—has spent more than 30 years blending expertise with heart to make learning accessible and fun for all children! Holding advanced degrees in special education, she has dedicated her career to supporting struggling learners and families raising children with unique giftings.
Along the way, she has worn many hats, including university professor, autism specialist, educational consultant, resource teacher, and assessment coordinator. Dr. Rochelle currently serves as president and CEO of EFM Educational Consultants, where she has been teaming up with homeschooling families to empower and equip them for more than a decade.
For nearly two decades, Dr. Rochelle has been the ultimate multitasker—homeschooling her six kids while championing safe, inclusive spaces for neurodivergent children in the community. When she’s not crafting innovative educational tools or empowering families, this dynamic mom is likely energizing audiences at local conferences, exploring the great outdoors with her crew, uncovering fascinating stories in cultural museums, or sparking inspiration with her boundless enthusiasm. You can reach Dr. Rochelle at info@efmeducation.com.
Fostering Executive Function Skills in Children & Teens
Unlocking the potential for success in children requires more than just academic prowess. Come explore practical strategies for fostering executive skills—focusing on organization, time management, goal setting, problem-solving, and self-regulation. If you are looking for a workshop that offers practical strategies and resources to help children and teens thrive in school, work, and life, this is for you!
Fostering Social-Emotional Development in the Early Years
Practical ways to nurture emotional regulation, empathy, and social skills through homeschool activities and everyday interactions.
Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Homeschool Routine
Tips on establishing a flexible yet structured routine that respects the attention spans and developmental stages of young children.
We Chose to Homeschool…Now What? A Panel Conversation
Whether you’re beginning homeschooling with your preschoolers or you’ve transitioned your children from public or private school, you may be left wondering, now what? Join Chris Davidson/Gretchen Roe (M), Sonya Shafer, Dr. Rochelle Mathews-Somerville, and Karim Morato as they discuss the exciting and sometimes daunting transition into the new world of homeschooling. Let this team of veteran homeschoolers demystify homeschooling through sharing homeschool terminology and providing a framework for this grand adventure you’re beginning. We’ll discuss everything from how to choose a curriculum to planning your days and setting priorities.
