Student Support Services
- AIG
- ESL
- Exceptional Children (EC)
- Guidance Counselor
- Instructional Coach
- Interventionists
- Speech Therapist
AIG

Kristy Crawford
AIG Coach
AIG Coach
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Edinboro University
Master’s of Arts in Education, East Carolina University
AIG certification and National Board Certification in the area of Generalist
Master’s of Arts in Education, East Carolina University
AIG certification and National Board Certification in the area of Generalist
AIG, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919-496-4015
Mrs. Kristy Crawford graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She began teaching first grade at Louisburg Elementary School. Within her first five years of teaching, Mrs. Crawford earned her AIG certification. In 2007, Mrs. Crawford became the Reading First Coach at Louisburg Elementary. She continued her studies at East Carolina University receiving her Master’s of Arts in Education in 2008. She then obtained her National Board Certification in the area of Generalist in 2009 and Renewal Certification in 2019. Mrs. Crawford currently serves 2 schools, Louisburg Elementary and Bunn Elementary as the AIG Specialist. Her passion is teaching and facilitating students' learning through enrichment. Outside of school, she enjoys walking, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband and her two boys.
ESL

Sherril Norris
ESL
ESL
B.A Interdisplinary Studies
Student Services, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 303
Ms. Norris is beginning her third year at BES and EBES and is excited to see her ESL students. Ms. Norris lived in Franklin County for 25 years before moving abroad in 2018. She taught English for a year in Costa Rica and for two years in Spain. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, watching Netflix, traveling, and spending time with her son and her dog.
Exceptional Children (EC)

Connie Horton
Teacher
Teacher
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Master of Education, North Carolina State University
Master of Education, North Carolina State University
Exceptional Children, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919 496 4015 ext. 238
Mrs. Horton has spent her entire educational career with Franklin County Schools. She began as an elementary teacher at Bunn Elementary and later as a principal at Bunn Elementary. Mrs. Horton has also taught at Royal Elementary and at Franklinton Elementary. She is currently serving in the Exceptional Children's Program as a teacher in the Adapted Classroom at Bunn Elementary. She loves teaching and seeing her students make progress on their educational and life goals. Mrs. Horton completed her undergraduate degree at East Carolina University and her master's degree at North Carolina State University. Reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, at the pool and at the beach are activites that she enjoys.

Mary Kagarise
Teacher
Teacher
BS Psychology, State University of New York at Potsdam
MA Special Education, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
MA Special Education, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Exceptional Children, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 239
Mrs. Kagarise grew up in Clayton, New York, a small town by the Canadian border. She has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in special education. Mrs. Kagarise has taught in and has teaching certification in 3 different states, New York, Louisiana, and North Carolina. She and her family moved here in 2003 from Louisiana. She has been teaching for 30+ years, all in EC. She loves making connections with her students. Her husband is a 4th-grade teacher in Wake County.

Shawnee Perry-Manley
Teacher
Teacher
Special Education K-12, St. Augustines's University
School Administration, NC State University
School Administration, NC State University
Exceptional Children, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 240
She has two children, both working in the school system. Jasmine is a Biology/Chemistry Teacher at Bunn High School. Malik is an SRO at East Wake High School. She has one fantastic granddaughter named Zevyn Grace.
Guidance Counselor

Mary Katheryn Bryant
Counselor
Counselor
B.S. Mathematics and Secondary (9-12) Licensure in Education, Meredith College
Masters of Education in School Counseling, Salem College
Masters of Education in School Counseling, Salem College
Pre-K, Student Services, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 229
Mrs. Bryant graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor of science degree in Mathematics with a secondary (9-12) licensure in education. After teaching for four years, she graduated from Salem College with a Masters of Education in School Counseling. She is married with 2 kids (and one on the way) and loves to go to the beach whenever possible.
Instructional Coach

Karen McKeithan
Instructional Coach
Instructional Coach
B.S. Elementary Education, East Carolina University
M.A. Elementary Education, Gardner Webb University
M.A. Elementary Education, Gardner Webb University
Student Services, Testing, Office Staff, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Math, Office Staff, AIG, Testing, English, Career & Technical Education, Media & Technology, Social Studies, Student Services, Science
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 292
Mrs. McKeithan is the Instructional Coach at Bunn Elementary School. This is her 29th year of teaching with 26 of those at BES. She received her BS degree from East Carolina University and her Master's from Gardner Webb. Mrs. McKeithan is married and has three wonderful children. This coming December she will become a grandmother for the first time to a baby girl. She loves spending time with family and friends.
Interventionists

Lisa Barham
Interventionist
Interventionist
B.S. Elementary Education, East Carolina University
M.A. Elementary Education, Barton College
M.A. Elementary Education, Barton College
Student Services, Not applicable to my position
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 305
Mrs. Barham has been teaching at Bunn Elementary for 15 years and has been with Franklin County Schools for 24 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Barton College. She loves watching her students grow as they take ownership of their learning. When she is not at school, Mrs. Barham enjoys spending time with her family.

Melissa Wentz
Interventionist
Interventionist
B.S Elementary Education, East Carolina University
English, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 299
Ms. Melissa Wentz has her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University. She has been teaching for 14 years and the past 9 in Franklin county. This is her 2nd year as an interventionist. She has taught kindergarten to 3rd grade.
Speech Therapist

Melissa Spaulding
Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
B.S. Rehabilitation Services, East Carolina University
M.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Carolina University
M.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Carolina University
Exceptional Children, Not applicable to my position
Work:
919-496-4015 ext. 301
Mrs. Melissa Spaulding has been a speech therapist for over 10 years. She loves to find creative ways to improve communication and confidence for all of her students. She received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University before heading to the beautiful NC mountains and Western Carolina University were she obtained her Master's degree. Mrs. Spaulding is looking forward to another great year at BES.