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My name is Rachel Lea. This is my third year here at Stough in the CCR program. I grew up in Raleigh, NC and I am a former Stough Stallion as I attended this school for elementary school. I attended William Peace University, where I obtained a BA in Liberal Arts. I also have a Master’s degree in Special Education from NC State University. In my free time I enjoy reading books (I am a frequent flyer at my local public library), traveling to new places/countries (I have visited 12 countries so far), listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and trying new foods. Excited to be a part of the Stough Family and look forward to a great school year!

I'm #StoughProud because: I love the fact that our school is so diverse and unique. I love the global magnet theme and that we are the only mandarin immersion program in Wake County.

Hi! I am Mackenzie Winfrey. This is my first year at Stough, but third year teaching. I taught for 2 years in South Carolina after graduating from Appalachian State University with a degree in Special Education - Adapted Curriculum. I knew I wanted to teach Special Education from a young age thanks to my best friend/older brother who has Smith-Magenis Syndrome. My goal is to provide an inclusive learning environment that meets my students where they are and helps them grow.

I live in the area with my husband, Aren, and our kitties. I am originally from Kentucky (#BBN) but spent high school and college in Boone, NC. Outside of teaching, I enjoy painting, crafting, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family.

I'm #StoughProud because: of the instant connection I felt with the administration and my team. I have been welcomed with open arms and I know that the same love, warmth, and understanding extends to our students. Stough is a special place to be.

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 15 years. My time has been spent in Oral Interpreter for Deaf Education and an Instructional Assistant for Special Education Preschool Programs. At Stough Elementary I am an Instructional Assistant in Structured Special Programs Preschool. 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.

I'm #StoughProud because: I am #StoughProud of the work we do to better the lives of our students, their familie and our community as a whole.

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Ms. Harley is from Gray's Creek, North Carolina. She has a degree from North Carolina State University in Animal Science. In her free time, she spends time with her daughter and crafting. She once had a business, Lilly Mac Creations, where she made hairbows, hooded towels, and personalized clothing.

I'm #StoughProud because: My daughter is in the Mandarin Program, I loved the staff so much I decided to join!

I'm a Raleigh native and a Stough Stallion myself, but have lived in Florida, Tennessee, and Ohio. I love NC, and I'm fortunate enough to raise my daughter (a Stough Stallion) on the same street I was raised, founded by my Greek immigrant grandfather. I've worked many avenues within the arts, from writing to acting to photography, but it was becoming a mother that pulled me onto the path I'm on now. I started as a troop leader for Girl Scouts and a volunteer for my daughter's kindergarten class, then as the building substitute, and now my home is working in ECS. I'm excited about starting my third year at Stough, engaging and empowering our students. I'm fortunate to live in a multigenerational household with my elderly father, my husband , my daughter and a high-energy Schnauzer mix and a grumpy turtle. I love adventure and travel and exploring. You'll often find me outside photographing everything from people to buildings to landscapes. I'm also a comic and pop culture geek and building costumes is a huge love of mine.

I'm #StoughProud because: We have an active community where all voices are heard and represented, everyone has something so unique to bring to the table.

My name is Genessis Henriquez and this is my second year working at Stough Elementary as an instructional assistant. I am in the Special Education program and I love everything about it! I work with wonderful teachers that one day I aspire to be. I graduated from Wake Tech and I am pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (K-6) online at Campbell University. Outside of school, I serve in the media department at my church and serve in the children's ministry, which I enjoy very much. I've learned how to better support our students at Stough and I plan to continue learning during my time here so I can be the teacher they need in the future.

I'm #StoughProud because: I get to work with an amazing team that supports our students in Special Education.

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.)

My name is Laura Lilly, and this is my third year at Stough as the speech-language pathologist. I have been an SLP for ten years and have worked primarily in school-based settings with preschool and elementary school students. I am originally from Greensboro, NC. I received my bachelor's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and my master's degree in speech-language pathology from East Carolina University. I love helping my students grow their speech and language skills and seek to always do what's best for kids.

I'm #StoughProud because: Stough is a family! I'm proud to work on a team that collaborates together to put our students' needs first.