Ms. Ketchum, born and raised in Chesapeake, VA, is a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads area, and has resided in Hampton, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.  Ms. Ketchum began her career as an educator in 1998 and has a total of 24 years of experience in education; 7 years at the elementary level, 10 years at the middle school level, and 7 years at the high school level.  In her career, Ms. Ketchum has also served as Experiential Learning Coordinator, Athletic Director, Volleyball Coach, Curriculum Writer, and Professional Development Facilitator.  Ms. Ketchum says, “the most profound experience in my life was the five years I spent living and teaching at an International School in China.”  Ms. Ketchum loves to travel and has visited 22 countries, many of which she traveled to alongside high school students, serving as their ‘teacher travel leader.’  Ms. Ketchum also loves to write and produce music, sing, and dance.