Fifth Grade

Mrs. Jessica Baker graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and with her Masters Degree in Elementary Education from University of North Carolina Wilmington. She teaches fifth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies at Edward Best Elementary School.

Lisa Bendel has been teaching in Franklin County since 1990. She received a BS Degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1990. She also has a National Board Certification and AIG Certification. Ms. Bendel continues to serve as a Mentor for Beginning Teachers at Edward Best Elementary and enjoys helping others in the Teaching Profession. She teaches ELA and Social Studies, in 5th grade, at EBES and loves it! Teaching has always been her passion.

Ryan Cash is a graduate of East Carolina University. There she earned her Bachelors of Science in K-6 Elementary Education with a concentration in K-12 Reading.

Ms. Nicole Moss is a graduate of East Carolina University. There, she earned her Bachelors of Elementary Education. Her educational career has extended over 17 years with Franklin County Schools giving her opportunities such as working in Career and Technical Education, supporting the Assistant Superintendent, teaching 1st grade and 5th grade. Ms. Moss enjoys spending time with her children, visiting the beach, relaxing and watching a good movie as well as shopping!

Favorite quote or Educational Philosophy:
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou