Home-educated through high school by her Ivy-educated parents, Christina Somerville earned a BA in Literature from Patrick Henry College in 2007. Upon graduation, she began work as an author, designing a Great Books Literature program for high school students, a Literature program for junior high students, and two textbooks. During this time, Christina also taught group classes in co-ops and for Lampstand Learning Center (now Lucerna Academy). She also conducted seminars for parent-teachers in best teaching practices. In 2016, having completed a “first career” as a curriculum designer, Christina embarked on a “second career” as a private English tutor. The last five years broadened her knowledge of education beyond homeschooling as she teaches international, public school, SAT prep school, AP, and private school students.
Somerville, Christina
High School English
At Compass since 2022
This Year's Classes (2025-2026)
Quarter(s): 2- Marvelous Myths and Mythical Marvels: Origins
- Marvelous Myths and Mythical Marvels: Monsters
- Comprehension Connections: Critical Thinking Through Non Fiction
- Literature Roundtable: Gothic Literature
- Marvelous Myths and Mythical Marvels: Transformations