Mrs. Lorrie Welch is the virtual substitute teacher for second grade. She is a former teacher here at DME. She retired in 2018 and has continued to teach through subbing and tutoring. She is from Sumter, but lives in Elgin. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree and a Masters of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of Science. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and being creative.