Ms. Vincent was born in Manhattan, New York, but grew up in Charlotte, NC, alongside her mom and sister. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she majored in Speech-Language Pathology and minored in American Sign Language. Ms. Vincent continued her education at NC State, where she earned her Master’s degree in Special Education.

Baking is one of Ms. Vincent’s greatest passions. From cookies to pies, she loves creating delicious treats, with cheesecake being her favorite dessert to make.

A fun fact about Ms. Vincent is that she once made her mom drive her to audition for American Idol as a teenager. Although she didn’t make the cut, she had the time of her life, despite realizing that her dreams of being a pop star might not be in the cards.

I'm #StoughProud because: Ms. Vincent is thrilled to join the Stough community and has felt incredibly welcomed by everyone. She’s excited to support the students in her new and unique role as a CCR Behavior Support Specialist, helping them thrive in their educational journey.

Ms. Sharpe, born in Chapel Hill, NC, and raised in Haw River, NC, is a dedicated educator with a strong background in early childhood development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Winston-Salem State University and a master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Sharpe is currently pursuing another Master’s degree in Birth-Kindergarten at the University of Pembroke.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Sharpe enjoys spending time with her baby, friends, and family. She loves exploring new restaurants, shopping, and traveling. As a twin, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Ms. Sharpe chose to join Stough Elementary because of her passion for building meaningful relationships with Pre-K students with special needs and supporting their growth and development.

My name is Suzanne LaHurd and I'm super excited to work in the preschool classroom at Stough this year. I began teaching elementary school in 1989. I've been a classroom teacher for grades K-4, a substitute for grades K-8, taught preschool in a private setting, worked in special programs including CCK and ECS, and I've been a one-on-one. In addition to my career in education, I raised 2 kids who attended Millbrook High School and Broughton High School. I enjoy cooking, entertaining, organizing, musicals and concerts. I love Diet Coke, sushi, cheeseburgers, blue hydrangeas and dogs! Here's to another great year at Stough!

I'm #StoughProud because: nothing makes me happier than passing a student in the hallway and they greet me with a "Ni hao!". During my 2 years at Stough, I have learned so much about different cultures, including Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. One of my favorite parts of the day is working in the before-school program. Yes, it's an early start but the students and staff are extremely enjoyable and wonderful to be around! I am proud to work at Stough and I'm proud of all our Stallions!

I was born in Xiamen, China. Xiamen is a beautiful island which is very close to Taiwan. I graduated from Guangxi University Xingjian College. My bachelor's degree major is English. I like oil painting, belly dancing, and cooking. I was a belly dancing coach and I have a chunky belly! LOL! 

I'm #StoughProud because: I was born in the horse year under the Chinese zodiac. (Stough's mascot is the stallion or horse.)