Mr. Stanley joined the staff at PCHS in August 2019. He is a graduate of Pasquotank County High School (2014) and holds a Bachelor of Music Education (2019, Cum Laude) and a Master of Music Education (2023), both from East Carolina University. While at PCHS and ECU, Mr. Stanley played trumpet in various ensembles. Under his direction, bands at Pasquotank have consistently earned "excellent" and "superior" ratings at MPA; achieved high scores and top finishes in class at marching band competitions; and performed numerous times in the Elizabeth City area, including multiple appearances at the North Carolina Potato Festival. Mr. Stanley was named PCHS Beginning Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 School Year and PCHS Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 School Year. 

Outside of his role as Director of Bands at PCHS, Mr. Stanley has served as a church musician at Pearl Street Pentecostal Church in Elizabeth City for over 20 years and as a volunteer firefighter with the Pasquotank-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, where he holds the rank of lieutenant. Mr. Stanley is also an avid sports fan, especially of college athletics—go Pirates! He is a member of NCBA, NCBAe, NAfME, and several other professional organizations.