My name is Allison Bass and I love teaching 4th grade at Stough! I was born and raised in Raleigh and grew up in the Wake County Public School System. I graduated from North Carolina State University and shortly after graduating I moved to Southern China for two years to study Mandarin. I absolutely loved the Chinese culture and enjoyed living there, but I missed teaching, so I decided to move back to the U.S. This is my 5th year here at Stough and I teach English, Science, and Social Studies to students in the Mandarin Immersion Program. I love reading myself and I have a huge passion for helping students learn to love reading!

I'm #StoughProud because: Stough is such a special school because the teachers really feel like a family. We support each other and help each other become better teachers. The school is also such a unique opportunity for students, whether they are in the Mandarin immersion program or not, to have exposure to another culture. Stough as a school really strives to help all students reach their potential!

Hello! Bonjour! My name is Rebecca Snell. This year will be my third year teaching at Stough Elementary. I have been a teacher with the Wake County Public School System since 2003. Throughout the years, I have taught at various schools across Wake County. I have taught first, second, third, and fourth grades. I am originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where I attended Carleton University and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology. After graduating, I went on to complete my Elementary Education degree at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. In the fall of 2001, I moved to North Carolina and began my teaching career. I am a proud parent of a teenage son, named Kannan. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with my family and friends.

I'm #StoughProud because: of the staff, the students, and global connections.

Ms. Snell's Class Website

Hello! My name is Jasmine Wilson. I have been a member of the 4th grade team for five year at Stough. I am an enthusiastic teacher, raised in Raleigh, NC, which is why I am so passionate about teaching in Wake County. I received an undergraduate degree in Biology from Hampton University in 2016 and then received a master’s degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University in 2019. During my time in graduate school I had the opportunity to spend two weeks in China on a study abroad trip, which was an amazing experience that connects me more to the Chinese immersion community at Stough. I am also a mother of a fabulous four year old girl! I love to travel and spend time with my family.

I'm #StoughProud because: it felt like home for me when I first began. On my very first day and days since, the staff community has been so supportive and that was important to me as a beginning teacher. I love the diversity associated with Stough and, of course, most of my love comes from my love for the kids!

Ms. Zhou was born in China and has lived in several countries, including Germany, Sweden, and New Zealand, enriching her global perspective. Now a proud member of the Stough community, she brings a wealth of cultural experiences to her classroom.

When Ms. Zhou is not teaching, she enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is also fluent in German, adding another layer of diversity to her background.

Ms. zhou feels privileged to be part of the Stough family and is excited about the upcoming school year. She looks forward to a fantastic year with all her amazing Stough students!