Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette
Superintendent
Lynchburg City Schools
915 Court Street
PO Box 2497 Lynchburg, VA 24505
Phone: (434) 515-5070
Email: [email protected]
On May 20, 2025, the Lynchburg City School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette as the next Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools (LCS).
This appointment marks a significant homecoming for Dr. Somerville-Midgette. She is a proud graduate of Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg), where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Special Education. Early in her career, she served as a Special Education teacher for Lynchburg City Schools from 2003 to 2006. She later received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Liberty University. Her return signifies a dedicated commitment to the students and families of Lynchburg.
With more than two decades of experience in public education, Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette has served in a wide range of instructional and leadership roles, including Assistant Principal in Cumberland County Public Schools and Principal, Director of Secondary Instruction and CTE, and Assistant Superintendent in Mecklenburg County Public Schools. She became Superintendent of Brunswick County Public Schools in 2018.
Dr. Somerville-Midgette’s dedication and impact have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the 2024 Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Leadership Excellence Award for Outstanding Service, the Evelyn P. Bickman Outstanding Undergraduate Alumni Award, the Woman Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV) Mentor of the Year Award, the Brunswick NAACP Educator of the Year Award, and the 2022 Region VIII Superintendent of the Year.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Somerville-Midgette has held key leadership positions throughout the commonwealth, including President of VASS, Vice President of WELV, and Virginia Governing Board Representative for the American Association of School Superintendents. She is also a former Clarksville Town Council Member.