Margaret Symonds was born and raised in Raleigh, NC, where she has lived her entire life. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, which laid the foundation for her passion for teaching.

With 20 years of teaching experience, Margaret has spent the last 16 years dedicated to kindergarten, a grade she truly loves. In addition to her teaching career, she has accomplished several athletic feats, including completing one half marathon and participating in numerous triathlons.

When she’s not in the classroom, Margaret enjoys watching The Office, biking, and spending quality time with her kids. Fun fact: she hiccups a lot!

I'm #StoughProud because:  Margaret finds Stough to be a special place to work because of the rich culture that surrounds and embraces everyone in the community. She’s excited to continue fostering a love of learning in her kindergarten students at such a unique and supportive school.

Celena, originally from China, is a Master’s graduate in International Chinese Language Education. Her enthusiasm to teach young learners is infectious, and we are delighted to welcome her to the Stough kindergarten team.

Outside the classroom, Ms. Zhang enjoys swimming, doing yoga, and traveling. She recently embarked on an adventure, taking her 10-year-old daughter to a new country, further enriching their lives with diverse experiences.

I'm #StoughProud because:  Ms. Zhang appreciates Stough's sweet and supportive workmates and looks forward to a wonderful year with her students.