North Cross School
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North Cross Middle School Faculty

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Administration
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Allison Kier
Director of Middle School
No Ceilings Program
University of Virginia—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.Ed.
​Appointed 2017

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Sarah Cocowitch
Middle School Counselor
University of California, Berkeley—B.A.
Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
Appointed 2022

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Lauren Horner  
Eaton Hall Administrative Assistant
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Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach
Longwood University - B.S.
Appointed 2015


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Shelly Basile  
Middle School Science 
Trinity College—B.S. 
Johns Hopkins University—M.S. 
Appointed 2017


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Kate Clark 
Middle School Science
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2014

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Ryan Cook '93 
Middle School History, Head Coach Boys and Girls Middle School Soccer 
Radford University—B.A. 
Appointed 2013

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Thomas Costello
Musical Director
​South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University—B.F.A.
Appointed 2022

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Ed Dickenson
Middle School English & French, Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field
Hampden-Sydney College—B.A.
​Morris Award 2023
Appointed 1989


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​​Jimmie Donnini
Director of Bands
Bridgewater College—B.A.
Appointed 2000




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​Robin Garrett
Middle  School English & Creative Writing
Radford University—B.S.
Hollins University—M.A.T.
Appointed 2011



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


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Jared Hanson
Middle School Math 
University of California, San Diego—B.A.
Arizona State University College of Law—J.D.
Appointed 2011
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Amy Holley
Library Director, Summer Reading UNC-Greensboro—B.S.
UNC-Greensboro--MLIS
​Morris Award 2022

​Appointed 2000


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Sarah Raines
Middle School English
Roanoke College—B.A. 
Hollins University—M.A.T.
​Appointed 2022


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Taya Robertson
Middle School Math
Virginia Commonwealth University-- B.S.
Virginia Commonwealth University-- M.T.
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Heather Slaughter
Middle School History, Eaton Hall Intramurals
Roanoke College—B.A.
Morris Award 2009
Appointed 2001 ​


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Kendra Wert
Lower School, 7th/8th Art Teacher
Bowling Green State University-- B.A.
Appointed 2021

School Nurse
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Aileen Fleming
School Nurse
Appointed 2001

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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
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS
    • 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
  • ARTS
    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Studio Art & Graphic Design
    • Theater
    • Friends of the Arts
  • ATHLETICS
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Teams & Schedules
    • Championships & Awards
    • Forms
    • Facilities
    • Meet Our Athletics Staff
    • Athletic Boosters
    • In the News
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • Dress Code
    • Extracurriculars
    • International Students
    • Boarding at North Cross
    • After-School Opportunities
    • Summer Programs
  • PARENT/Alumni RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities
    • Key Contacts
    • Covid Protocols
    • Alumni >
      • Alumni Reunion Weekend
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
      • In the News
      • Class Notes
      • In Memoriam
    • Spirit Store >
      • Athletics
  • 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