North Cross School
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Admissions and Applying for Tailored Tuition 
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Matthew Gilliland
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
Davidson College—B.A.

Appointed 2020


Accounts and Billing
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​Elise DeMoss
Director of Human Resources, Student Billing Administrator,
Finance Associate

Appointed 2020

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Denise Prillaman
Finance Associate (A/P)
​Appointed 2021


Athletics and the CAC
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Tracy Schaefer
Administrative Assistant for North Cross Athletics
Wake Forest University—B.A.​
University of Georgia—M.Ed.
​Appointed 2013


College Counseling and Registrar
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Julie Aavatsmark
Director of College Counseling
Transylvania University—B.A. 
Appointed 2006

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Susan Baker
Registrar, International Student Coordinator, Assistant Director of Wilson International
Skidmore College—B.S.
Appointed 2008


Communications and Marketing
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Melissa Hammond
Director of Communications and Marketing
​Washington & Lee University—B.A.
Appointed 2022


CrossWalk
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Kit Prillaman
Director of the CrossWalk Program,
​CrossWalk Instructor

Roanoke College—B.A.
Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
Appointed 2014


Extended Day
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Daryan Horner 
Director of Extended Day
Radford University—B.S.
Appointed 2008


Health and Wellness
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​​Aileen Fleming
School Nurse
Appointed 2001

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Sarah Cocowitch
Middle and Upper School Counselor
University of California at Berkeley—B.A.
​Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
​Appointed 2022

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Kelsey Yardley
Lower School Counselor
Virginia Tech—B.S.
University of Georgia—M.Ed.
Old Dominion University—M.S.Ed.
​Appointed 2018


IT Support and FACTS Accounts
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Zack DeMoss
Director of Information Technology and Security
Old Dominion University—B.S.
Appointed 2008 ​

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Ryan Schlachter
Associate Director of Information Technology
Student Technology Contact
Assistant Boys Varsity Tennis Coach

​Appointed 2018


School Operations and Procedures
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Wren Hoyt
Ellis Hall Administrative Assistant
​Randolph-Macon College—B.A.
​Appointed 2019

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Lauren Horner
Eaton Hall Administrative Assistant
Longwood University- B.S.
Appointed 2015

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Anneliese Schlachter
Upper School Administrative Assistant
Radford University—B.A. 
Appointed 2022


Student Council Association (SCA)
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Wendy Lawrence
Ellis Hall SCA Advisor
Duke University—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.A.
Appointed 2000

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Carrie Greer  
Eaton Hall SCA Advisor
Wofford College—B.A. 
Minnesota State University, Mankato—M.A.T. 
Appointed 2013

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Susan Wenk
Willis Hall SCA Advisor, Upper School Leadership Development

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4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
540-989-6641 • (540) 989-7299 (FAX)

HOURS: M-F; 8AM-4PM

North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. For more information, read our Inclusivity Statement.

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools who is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary and secondary schools in Virginia
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Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, National Association for College Admission Counseling, and Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, The Cum Laude Society and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Vision & Values
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Building Character
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Leadership Team
    • Key Contacts
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS/STUDENT LIFE
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • STUDENT LIFE >
      • Dress Code
      • Extracurriculars
      • International Students
      • Boarding at North Cross
      • After-School Opportunities
      • Summer Programs
  • ATHLETICS/ARTS
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Teams & Schedules
    • Championships & Awards
    • Forms
    • Facilities
    • Meet Our Athletics Staff
    • Athletic Boosters
    • In the News
    • ARTS >
      • Band
      • Chorus
      • Studio Art & Graphic Design
      • Theater
      • Friends of the Arts
  • PARENT/Alumni RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities
    • Key Contacts
    • Covid Protocols
    • Spirit Store >
      • Athletic Apparel
    • ALUMNI >
      • Alumni Reunion Weekend
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
      • In the News
      • Class Notes
      • In Memoriam
  • ADMISSIONS
    • What is an independent school?
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Meet Our Team
  • GIVING
    • Make a Gift to North Cross
    • Annual Fund
    • Foundation Tax Credits Program
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • The Legacy Campaign
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Meet Our Team