Administration
Principal
Katie Renze-Beer
Administrator
B.A. English, University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
M.A. Teaching, Certification for School Administration, University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
M.A. Teaching, Certification for School Administration, University of Pittsburgh
Work:
919-853-2347
Ms. Katie Renze-Beer became the proud principal of Edward Best Elementary School in May 2022 after serving as the assistant principal for 6 years prior. Ms. Renze-Beer is originally from Pennsylvania, where she earned her bachelors and master degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She served as a middle and high school English teacher before becoming a literacy coach for a K-8 school in urban Pittsburgh. In 2016, Ms. Renze-Beer moved to the Raleigh area to begin her administration career with Franklin County Schools.
When not serving the Edward Best community, Ms. Renze-Beer can be found chasing after her three boys or bouncing between sports practices with her husband, Ryan.
When not serving the Edward Best community, Ms. Renze-Beer can be found chasing after her three boys or bouncing between sports practices with her husband, Ryan.
Assistant Principal
Michele Hunt
Assistant Principal
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A. Elementary Education, Piedmont College
K-12 School Administration Certification, Appalachian State
M.A. Elementary Education, Piedmont College
K-12 School Administration Certification, Appalachian State
Work:
919-853-2347
Principal Intern
Connor McKeithan
Teacher
B.S. Physical Education, East Carolina University
Work:
919-853-2347
Welcome! Connor McKeithan is a Principal Intern here at Edward Best. This is his first year at EBES and fifth year in education. If you need anything, his email is connormckeithan@fcschools.net