Rachel Welch graduated from Old Dominion University in 2000. She lives in Yorktown with her husband of 10 years and her 7 year old son. Rachel has been at Dutrow for the last 13 years. She loves teaching second grade and couldn’t image teaching another grade. Rachel LOVES football! She is a huge Steelers fan. Her husband Pat, is a Master Electrician and Fire Alarm Project Manager at BFPE International. Her son Stephen, will be in 2nd grade at Grafton Bethel Elementary School in Yorktown this fall. Her husband and son are avid Redskins fans. So Sunday’s are fun and competitive to say the least.
Deborah Ward graduated from James Madison University. She lives in Newport News with her husband of 26 year s and her daughter (14). Her oldest son William (23) is attending graduate school in North Carolina and getting married in December. Her middle son James(21), is currently working on his culinary degree and is expecting the family's 1st grandson in October. Patricia their youngest daughter will be starting her sophomore year and is an avid soccer player. Deborah enjoys watching baseball and soccer. Second grade is her favorite grade to teach. She has taught second grade at Dutrow for the past 18 years.