Hello! My name is Mrs. Waller.  This is my second year at Bethel Manor, and I am very excited to be teaching Kindergarten.  I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in Science and a Master’s in Teaching – Elementary Education.  I taught First Grade in Northern California for four years, and then took some time off to travel Europe and raise a family. 
I am married and have three wonderful daughters ages 7, 4, and 2 years and a brand new baby boy!  I also have a handsome German Shepherd named Wiley.  When I am not at school, I enjoy cooking Italian food, playing tennis, dancing, and reading. 

Hi, my name is Patty Ritchie.  I have been a Para-Educator at Bethel Manor for nine years.  I started out in Special Education and have since worked with 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade and have settled nicely into my fourth year with Kindergarten.  I attended the University of Arizona and hope to someday earn my teaching certificate.  My husband Ryan spent over 20 years in the military and now works for the Air Force as a civilian. I have two sons; Bryn attends the Univ. of Virginia(Wahoo wa!) and Nathan is starting his first year at Virginia Commonwealth Univ.  I also have a black cocker spaniel named “Casey” who is a wonderful companion.