Student Support Services

AIG

Kristy Crawford
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
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

Julie Simmons
ESL
B.S. Elementary Education, Campbell University
Work:
919-496-4015
Mrs. Julie Simmons is the EL teacher. She is very excited to serve the multilingual learners (MLs). Mrs. Simmons is originally from Greensboro and has been in education for over 20 years. She and her family have lived in Franklin County since 2020. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, cooking, running, and watching Duke basketball. She feels blessed to be part of the FCS family!
Exceptional Children (EC)
Exceptional Children (EC) Teachers
Dailey

Danney Dailey
EC General Curriculum Teacher
A.A. General College Transfer, Louisburg College
B.S. Elementary Education, North Carolina Wesleyan College
Master Reading Education, East Carolina University
B.S. Elementary Education, North Carolina Wesleyan College
Master Reading Education, East Carolina University
Work:
919-496-4015
Danney Dailey is an EC General Curriculum Teacher. He teaches students to facilitate learning gaps with reading, math, and writing skills. He thinks students should be taught with respect and high expectations in a caring, supportive environment. He was named Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges, Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges, was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, and graduated with Suma Cum Laude (high honors) status at North Carolina Wesleyan College and East Carolina University. In addition, he received the Franklin County Schools Diane Carter-Massey Award for excellence and leadership in the Curriculum and Instruction Department in 2017. He has teaching licenses for Elementary Education K-6, Academically Gifted K-12, and Reading K-12. He recently earned a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his pets; reading, writing poetry, and Collecting Peanuts Gang items.
Horton

Connie Horton
Teacher
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Master of Education, North Carolina State University
Master of Education, North Carolina State University
Work:
919-496-4015
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.
Kagarise

Mary Kagarise
EC 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
Work:
919-496-4015
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.
Perry-Manley

Shawnee Perry-Manley
Teacher
Special Education K-12, St. Augustines's University
Master School Administration, NC State University
Master School Administration, NC State University
Work:
919-496-4015
She has two children. Jasmine is the Assistant Principal of the STEM Program at LMHS. Malik works at the Joint Forces Headquarters in Raleigh. She has one fantastic granddaughter named Zevyn.
Interventionists
Interventionists
Barham

Lisa Barham
Interventionist
B.S. Elementary Education, East Carolina University
M.A. Elementary Education, Barton College
M.A. Elementary Education, Barton College
Work:
919-496-4015
Mrs. Barham has been teaching at Bunn Elementary for 22 years and has been with Franklin County Schools for 27 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.
Dement

London Dement
STEM Teacher
B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education, NC State University
Work:
919-496-4015
Ms. Dement is a 2018 graduate of Louisburg High School. She attended North Carolina State University as a Goodnight Scholar and a member of the NC Teaching Fellows Program. She received her bachelor's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education, a minor in dance, and graduated summa cum laude. Outside of academics, Ms. Dement was on the NC State Clogging Team and was able to study abroad in Italy. She began her career teaching high school math for two years and is now starting her third year at BES. She is very excited to continue serving students at Bunn Elementary by working with them on her favorite subject- math!
Gustafson

Ms. Gretchen Gustafson
Interventionist
B. S. Elementary Education, Western Michigan University
M. Ed Elementary Education, Barton College
M. Ed Elementary Education, Barton College
Work:
919-496-4015
Ms. Gustafson earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan and her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Barton College. This year marks her 21st year of teaching at Bunn Elementary School and in Franklin County Schools. Ms. Gustafson is excited to serve as one of our Reading Interventionists, providing tailored support in a positive and engaging learning environment. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, crafting, and volunteering with animal education and rescue—specifically organizations that work with ferrets.
Speech Therapist

Stephanie Zabinko
Speech therapist
B.A in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Michigan State University
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, St. Xavier University
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, St. Xavier University
Work:
919-496-4015
Ms. Zabinko is elated to be returning to Bunn Elementary School as she has thoroughly enjoyed the welcoming community and helping students at Bunn. Although she has been a speech therapist for over twenty years, Ms. Zabinko continues to be inspired learn from, laugh with, and help her students.
