About
TangleHouse Learning
Inclusive Education for Independent Thinkers
Founded in 2025, TangleHouse Learning is a unique drop-off program designed for high school homeschool students seeking a rigorous and engaging educational environment. With a strong focus on composition, literary analysis, and critical thinking, we provide a secular, inclusive learning environment where students of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel welcome, valued, and empowered.
What We Offer
At TangleHouse, we believe that English education should go beyond grammar drills and book reports. Our English program immerses students in classic and contemporary literature, teaching them to analyze texts thoughtfully and express their ideas with confidence. Through fiction, poetry, persuasive, and argumentative writing, students develop strong composition skills that prepare them for college, careers, and beyond. Our local government course educates students on their local leadership and prepares them to be knowledgeable and active members of their community.
Why TangleHouse?
- Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention in a supportive setting.
- Diverse & Thoughtful Curriculum: Materials that reflects a wide range of voices and perspectives.
- Skill-Focused Learning: Emphasis on composition, hands-on learning, discussion, and critical analysis.
- Welcoming & Inclusive: A space where all students are welcome and can learn and grow.
At TangleHouse, we believe education is more than just sitting in a classroom — it’s a way to understand humanity, challenge perspectives, and develop empathy. We’re here to help students find their voices, engage with the world they live in, and learn as much as they can.
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Mrs. V. Walker
Founder & English Instructor
Mrs. Walker is a passionate educator and writer dedicated to fostering a love of literature and writing in students. Originally from New York, she studied English Education at Stony Brook University before earning a Master’s Degree in Reading Literacy, deepening her expertise in language, comprehension, and critical thinking.
With experience teaching at a university-style homeschool program, Mrs. Walker understands the unique needs of independent learners and is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging environment where students can thrive. Beyond the classroom, she is a multi-published author who has been writing professionally for years—first recognized at just 16 years old when her poetry was published in a national magazine for high school students.
Now living in and raising her family within the community, Mrs. Walker brings both her academic background and real-world writing experience to TangleHouse Learning, inspiring students to find their voices through literature and composition.
Summerly Sherlock
Instructor (Your Community, Your Voice: How Local Governments Work)
Summerly Sherlock has over a decade of experience in communications and is deeply passionate about local government, civic engagement, and empowering students to become informed citizens. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University, specializing in local government.
Summerly teaches a course focused on local government that helps high school students become engaged and informed citizens. Originally from a small beach town in Florida, she understands the importance of involvement in local governance. At 12, she gathered signatures, petitioned, and advocated against a proposal to change wake zones in her community’s waterways. This experience fueled her passion for local government and demonstrated how public policy can encourage critical thinking and strengthen community connections, regardless of age.
In her spare time, Summerly enjoys spending time outdoors, visiting local coffee shops, gardening with her backyard chickens, and creating lasting memories with her family.
