My name is Alycia Bensen. I live in Apex with my husband, Brad, and our two kids, Kailyn and Braeden. This is my fifth year of teaching here at Stough. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from NC State and attended East Carolina for my undergraduate. My goal is to provide a positive and nurturing learning environment for your child to be successful this year. I want my students to become life-long, confident learners who are curious and capable beyond the classroom. I look forward to a wonderful and exciting school year!

I'm #StoughProud because: I love seeing students grow and be excited about learning.

My name is Angela Bowman. This is my first year at Stough and I am thrilled to be part of the amazing Stough Community. I attended East Carolina University. I have been teaching in Wake County for 15 years. I live in Raleigh with my husband, Lewis, our 2 children, cat, and 4 chickens. My goal is to provide a positive and loving learning environment for your child to have a successful year. I look forward to a wonderful and exciting new year!

I'm #StoughProud because: I am surrounded by such dedicated co-workers, administrators, and community.

Hi Stough families! My name is Lori Stancill and I am thrilled to be a part of the Stough community! I am originally from Raleigh and graduated from Athens Drive High School. Go JAGS!!! After graduating from ECU, I began my career in education. Over my 26 years, I have been blessed with a variety of roles and experiences. I have served as an instructional coach, curriculum developer, parental involvement coordinator, and an implementation coordinator for Eastern NC. However, my true love is being in a classroom with students, and that is where I have spent over ½ of my career. Thank you for welcoming me as a Stough Stallion! I am looking forward to great things to come.

My name is Yang Le, I am from Xi'an, the heartland of China. I got a bachelor's degree in Electronic Information Engineering and my master’s in Education in China! This is my Fifth year as a Stough Stallion! I taught in an international elementary school in Jakarta, Indonesia before I came the USA. I love to travel and experience different cultures.

I'm #StoughProud because: Every morning when my students walk into the classroom, they bring happiness and excitement about learning to class, and are ready to experience new adventures and lots of fun. We care for each other, help each other grow, and accomplish many great things every day at Stough.

My name is Zoe Zhou, coming from Xi'an, known as the Terracotta Warriors. I graduated from Xi'an International Studies University, and majored in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. I have been working in International schools in Xi'an, South Korea and Shenzhen for 7 years. I believe in the power of education and I would like to empower students to explore their strengths and interests. As a lifelong learner, I also would like to listen to students and empower their agency to help them grow, play and learn. Together, let's make it a great year!

I'm #StoughProud because: it is the only magnet school in Wake County Public Schools. I love Stough's mission and vision.