My name is Terri Rieder and my academic background is in Psychology and Education with a B. A degree from Marymount University and a Master’s in Reading from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I came to Stough Elementary over 20 years ago. During my time here, I worked as a first-grade and second-grade teacher, developing a love for the students and the school. My goal is to promote academic growth through exploration and collaboration in a positive learning environment. I relish any opportunity in the summer to travel globally; having visited over 10 countries from Germany to Mexico.

I'm #Stough Proud because Stough Elementary School is a place of positive relationships among staff and families. It is a wonderful global learning environment.

Born in Shanxi, China, Ms. Liu brings a rich background in language education to Stough Elementary. She graduated from Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China, with a major in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.

Outside the classroom, Ms. Liu enjoys exploring nature and cities. She has a special fondness for huskies, appreciating their adorable appearance and energetic, playful personalities. Ms. Liu feels that Stough chose her, and she is committed to making the school proud through her dedicated teaching and passion for Mandarin.

My name is Xiaoming Liu. I hold a B.A. in English Education from Sichuan Normal University and I am pursuing my Master's in Education from Elon University. This is my second year teaching 2nd grade at Stough Elementary. I have about 10 years of teaching experience in China and Vietnam. I strive to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment where students feel valued and encouraged to explore their potential.

I'm #StoughProud because Stough is such a loving community, and I'm honored to be part of the only Mandarin immersion school in Wake County.