I joined the staff as the AIG teacher in 2016 as 50% AIG added 50% Intervention in 2022. Before coming to Stough, I taught elementary and middle school AIG for four years, also in Wake County. Prior to coming to North Carolina, I lived in southern California, Missouri and Michigan, where I taught elementary music and middle school band. I have degrees in education and music performance from Wake Forest University, The University of Michigan and the University of Missouri, and have additional AIG and Middle School Math certifications from UNC-Charlotte. When I’m not at school, you can find me performing clarinet, flute, sax and bassoon with local musical groups, and watching my daughter play volleyball (competitive beach). I thoroughly enjoy teaching elementary children and challenging them to work to their fullest potential with dynamic learning experiences, project-based learning lessons and technology, so they can grow to become life-long learners.

I'm #StoughProud because: I am very blessed to work at Stough every day with such a wonderful community of families and staff.  I look forward to renewing current relationships and creating new ones with everyone every day this year.

Hello! My name is Sarah Huskey and I proudly serve as Stough's Intervention Facilitator. Over the last 15 years, I have worked in several schools, grade levels and leadership roles. This is my 7th year as a Stough Stallion and I am blessed to be part of this community. My son was 4 months old when I started and is now in first grade here at Stough. In two more years, I hope to have my daughter join this amazing family as well. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking trips to the beach and baking up something sweet in the kitchen! Cheers to an amazing year!

I'm #StoughProud because: it represents a culture that embodies a family in various ways.

Ms. Hunt is originally from Connecticut but made Monroe, NC, her home in 2002. In 2017, she relocated to Wake County when she got engaged to her husband. Her educational journey has been diverse and enriching. She studied at South Piedmont Community College, earning an Associate in Arts with certifications in PreK and PreK-Special Education. Ms. Hunt continued her education at UNC Asheville, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies. She later attended Wake Technical Community College, where she obtained an Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.

In her free time, Ms. Hunt enjoys playing video games, catching up on her favorite shows, reading, doing paint-by-diamond art, and spending quality time with her family. Her favorite seasons are Fall and Winter, and she has a soft spot for the Harry Potter series, proudly identifying as a Hufflepuff.

I'm #StoughProud because: Ms. Hunt appreciates the way Stough embraces diversity and actively reaches out to the community, making it a special place to work. She is passionate about supporting students and helping them thrive in such an inclusive and welcoming environment.

My name is Jenny (Jianghong) Zhao, and I’m excited to begin my sixth year at Stough. I earned my BA in Education and Chinese Literacy from Capital Normal University in Beijing and later received my MA in Special Education from the University of Arizona. This year marks my 12th year teaching in a Mandarin immersion program.

I am passionate about nurturing young minds and find great fulfillment in promoting bilingualism and cultural appreciation. Stough provides the perfect environment to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and help prepare them for success in a global society.

I was born in Beijing, China, into a family of educators—both of my parents are retired teachers. I have a younger sister who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to my husband, Meng Lin, and we have a delightful son, Sean, who will be turning six in August. In my spare time, I enjoy chasing Sean around the playground, capturing moments behind my camera, getting lost in a good book, or spending time in the garden.