Ms. Sarah Browning graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Barton College in Wilson, NC. This is her third year of teaching which she is very excited about. She is originally from Wake Forest, NC but recently moved to Louisburg to pursue her new teaching career at Edward Best Elementary.

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I am so excited to join the Edward Best Elementary family.  This is my 12th year teaching.  I have taught kindergarten and first grade throughout my career.  I am coming to Franklin County Schools from Johnston County Schools.  I am originally from Laurinburg, North Carolina.  I graduated from Presbyterian College with a BS in Early Childhood Education in 2010, and I received my National Board Certification in 2014.  I was married in 2017, and my husband and I live just down the road in the White Level community.  We have two children.  I look forward to getting to know the community and a wonderful school year!  

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Mrs. Rosa graduated from East Carolina with a bachelor's in Elementary Education in 2021.  She completed her internship in second grade at EBES and began teaching her own first grade class at Edward Best late in 2021.  She grew up in Franklin County and is excited to be starting her career at Edward Best.

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Mrs. Shimfessel grew up in Farmville, NC and graduated with a bachelors degree from UNCW in Environmental Science in 2010.  She completed her K-6 teaching certification and has been with Edward Best for 4 years, teaching Kindergarten and First Grade.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, who teaches at Bunn High School, and her two daughters

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Hi, my name is Ms. Stephanie Valencia. I attended the University of Mount Olive. I received my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education on December 2018. I have taught first grade for a year now at Edward Best Elementary School. 

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