My name is Mindy Reif and I have been working with special education for the last 9 years. This is my sixth year at Stough, but I have worked in Wake County Schools for over 10 years. I am originally from upstate New York but have lived in North Carolina for the last 25 years. I graduated from North Carolina State University in 2000 with a degree in Interpersonal Communications. I graduated from Peace College and received dual licensure in Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-6).

 When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am married and have a son, Daniel, that is 16 and a stepson, Kellen who is also 16. They are juniors at Broughton High School. We also have a one-year old son, Phoenix!

 My goal for your child is to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals. I understand that every child learns differently, so I will work closely with your child to determine what methods/strategies work best to support their needs. I support your child with the common core and also with individualized goals.

My name is Candace Jennette and I have been working with children ages Birth to 5, in the classroom and developmental settings for the past 11 years. I am originally from Raleigh, NC and received my undergraduate degree in Child Development from Meredith College. I also hold a Master’s of Education degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a concentration in Early Intervention and Family Support, B-K licensed. Go Heels! My goal is to build and strengthen my knowledge and abilities on reaching and teaching young children with exceptionalities. By doing such, will aid them in becoming functioning, successful members of society in the 21st century.

Mrs. Kalihah Fletcher is a nationally certified and NC board licensed speech-language pathologist.  She received her B.A. in Communication Sciences from UCONN, and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, with a concentration in Adaptive Technology, from Southern Connecticut State University.  With approximately 15 years of experience, she has been fortunate to serve individuals between the ages of 3 years and 104 years old.   Across a variety of settings, including public schools, skilled nursing facilities and private practice, Mrs. Fletcher has evaluated and treated many disorders, including - but not limited to - language, speech sound/phonology, social communication, cognitive communication, fluency, voice, and swallowing.  She currently resides in Raleigh with her husband - Delon, children - Jacob and Ava, and their 110 pound Italian mastiff - Gino.  Mrs. Fletcher can be contacted at kblackwellfletcher@wcpss.net

My name is Sarah Hamel and I am excited to serve as the School Psychologist at Stough Elementary and Leesville Elementary. I grew up in the Boston area and definitely still have strong hometown roots. I attended college at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. While at Denison I double majored in Psychology and Educational Studies. I moved to North Carolina following my graduation from Denison to attend graduate school at UNC-Chapel Hill. I received my M.Ed. in School Psychology from UNC. I am also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I have worked as a School Psychologist in the Wake County Public School System since the 2006-2007 school year. Outside of school I cherish the time spent with my husband and two children. We all love playing games, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Website: https://sarahhamel.weebly.com/

My name is Natalie Taylor and I have been an OT working in the public school system for 18 years. This is my second year as an OT for Wake County Public Schools and for Stough ES. Previously, I worked for a school district in north Santa Barbara County, California. I graduated from Mc Master University in Hamilton, Ontario with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Because Occupational Therapists focus on developing sensory motor skills, I use play and movement therapy to help strengthen motor skills. I feel very fortunate that my job feels more like fun than work and I hope my student feel the same way too!

I am from Richmond, VA and went to college at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies)! I am currently a student at NC State getting my M.A.T in Special Education. I teach at Stough because I love the kind, supportive, and accepting environment we curate for everyone. My favorite part of being an instructional assistant is building strong long-lasting relationships with students in the classroom.

My name is Linda Dickinson.  I am originally from Iowa and received an Associate of Arts degree from Iowa Lakes Community College.  I have three amazing adult children and an incredible son-in-law.  I have been with WCPSS for 12 years, the majority as an Oral Interpreter for Deaf Ed. and an Instructional Assistant for Special Education Preschool Programs. I  am enjoying my position at Stough Elementary.  I love the diversity of the school, the positivity of the programs and the support of the staff.  Stough has a wonderful Special Education team in addition to our Magnet program and our staff is truly warm and caring. In my spare time I love to spend my free time with family. In the future I hope to continue the work I do now, to better the lives of my students and their families.  I firmly believe we are a team and here to help not only the kids grow but the families glean knowledge from what we do with their children. Education is better served in partnership.

My name is Catrina Floyd, I am originally from Philadelphia, PA but, I grew up in the state of Maryland. I attended East Carolina University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Service. My favorite things to do in my spare time are to spend quality time with my family cooking, hanging out at the mall, and watching movies together.

One interesting fact about my life has to do with my family's birthdays.  My father, sister, and my eldest brother and I are all Cancers; we were all born in the months of June and July. My mother and younger brother are both Libras and share the same birthday on October 14th.

Hello! My name is Brunda. G. Brundavan.
I grew up in India and have a bachelor's in sociology and masters in public admin. This is my 3rd year working in Stough Elementary. I live Raleigh with my husband, a son and daughter who are former students of Stough. I have 2 dogs too. I am looking forward to have a wonderful year with you all.

I’m Alexandra Mordecai. I am so happy to be at Stough after having been an educator at Lacy Elementary for years. I grew up in Raleigh and attended public schools here. After receiving my degree in journalism from U.N.C. -- Chapel Hill, I worked as a journalist and editor. Later, I completed NC Teach, a teacher-training program of the U.N.C. system and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. I am very fortunate to have two grown children, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law, a husband, and lots of extended family. Painting, reading, writing and being outside are my favorite free-time activities. I absolutely love working with children!