My name is Stephanie Johnson. I have worked at Wendell Elementary for 8 years.  I was the EBS II Instructional Assistant for 7 years and a first grade Instructional Assistant for 1 year.  I recently graduated from William Peace University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minor in Psychology. I have been married to my husband for 24 years and have two children.  My daughter Madison attends UNC-W pursuing a teaching degree. My son Maverick attends Wake Tech pursuing a welding degree. I love special programs and feel that is where I was meant to teach. I love seeing the progress my kiddos make academically, socially, and emotionally.  I love spending time with my family, playing with my chocolate labs Reese and Daisy, and going to the beach.

As a graduate of UNC-Charlotte with a Master of Arts in Teaching and an educator of 19+ years in special education and 2 years in general education (2nd grade), I am passionate about working with students with/without disabilities. God has blessed me with two wonderful adult children, Joshua and Jasmyne, and four awesome grandchildren: Alayziah, Ma'Kiyah, Lorenzo, and LaMarco.  My hobbies include but are not limited to:  writing (self-published author on Amazon), sewing/designing, reading, and travelling.  Thank you parents for entrusting me and allowing me to teach your child.

My name is Ashley West, and I have been part of Wake County Public Schools for eight years. I began my career working with high school students before transitioning to the K–5 setting, where I discovered my passion for early learning. I currently serve as a CCR Instructional Assistant and truly love the work I do each day.

Outside of WMES, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, traveling, and exploring new places. I am also a proud mother to my smart, kind, and beautiful daughter.

Passionate educator with 17 years of experience shaping young minds in special education programs. Master's degree holder, proud military family, beach lover always seeking new ways to inspire and support students. 

Hi! I started at WMES in 2025 as an Instructional Assistant with the CCK kiddos. I have been working with preschool to sixth grade students as a teacher and an IA for the past 30+ years. I took time away to raise our children, then returned to teaching when our youngest started preschool. Now, they are (young) adults living their best lives in Knoxville, TN. My husband and I grew up in Central New York and enjoy hiking, traveling and loving on our senior dogs—2 labradoodle littermates. Working with children is my passion and my happy place. I am blessed to work with such an amazing staff at WMES—it is a truly wonderful place!