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Congratulations to
our
2008-2009 Teacher
of the Year
Mrs. Rachel Stedham

Mrs.
Stedham was born in Glencoe, Alabama. (March 10, 1983)
She graduated from Jacksonville State University in
Jacksonville, Alabama. Rachel has been teaching for three
years. At college she majored in nursing before
deciding to become a teacher.
Mrs.
Stedham has a husband named Tripp and a dog named Bear, a
three year old Great Pyrenees. Rachel and her
husband enjoy traveling. Her favorite vacation was
a trip to Hawaii last summer. She swam with sharks
while there!
Rachel's hobbies include karate, sewing, and quilting.
She
is a 2nd degree black belt in TaeKwonDo.
She began taking lessons when she was in the 7th
grade. (about 13-14 years ago)
Mrs. Stedham is a member
of Northside Baptist Church. She has been a member
there for a little over 2 years. She teaches an Awana
class called Puggles. It is the 2-3 year olds.
Rachel LOVES to read. On
average, she reads 2-3 books every week. She likes
any kind of book. Recently she has been reading
mysteries. Rachel says that the best book she has
read lately is “Saving Grace” by Ryan Phillips. Her
favorite author is Nicholas Sparks.
Mrs. Stedham said she
liked school and was always on the honor roll. Her
favorite subject in school was math. She also enjoyed
biology. Her high school Biology teacher, Mrs. Vann,
influenced Rachel to become a teacher. "She was always
very positive and inspired us to learn as much as we
could," said Mrs. Stedham.
We are very fortunate
that Mrs. Stedham teaches here at Western. She is
always very positive and inspires our children to learn as
much as they can. It is a pleasure to work with her.

Rachel and husband, Tripp

Rachel with Mother and sisters

Handmade quilt

Bear

Rachel and Tripp, Easter Island

Swimming with Sharks
in Hawaii!

Rachel, Tripp, and Bear

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