Third Grade

Teri Aycock graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2012. She has been teaching in Franklin County for 10 years. She has taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. She was also an Instructional Coach for math.

Katelyn Dwyer teaches 3rd grade math and science at Edward Best Elementary. She graduated Champlain College in 2010 with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She grew up in Massachusetts and attended college in Vermont but after marrying her husband Nick in 2012 they relocated to North Carolina to build a life here. Aside from teaching, she loves to spend time with her kids Ethan and Ella. Whether it is going to the beach or having dance parties in the kitchen she loves to spend any time she can with her family. Katelyn absolutely loves teaching at Edward Best Elementary and being a part of Franklin County Schools.

Mrs. Eustice is originally from Upstate New York, but has lived in North Carolina since 2011. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2011, and her Masters Degree in Literacy from East Carolina University. This is her sixth year as a Panther at EBES, and she loves working with the children and families at EBES!

Personally, she lives with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family on different adventures, reading, and running.

Mrs. Harris has been with Franklin County Schools since 2013. She began her career as an Instructional Assistant at Edward Best Elementary School. Upon completion of her Elementary Education degree from ECU, she taught fourth grade ELA and Social Studies for three years at Franklinton Elementary. She is very excited to be back at Edward Best as a third grade teacher. Mrs. Harris is married and has two children who both graduated from Franklin County Schools. She loves to spend time with family and friends, read, cook, and play with her four dogs!

Vickie Willis 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. Mrs. Willis grew up in Ohio and relocated to North Carolina. Besides teaching she enjoys fellowship with family and friends, curling up with a good inspirational book, and frequent trips to New York City.