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North Cross Upper School Faculty

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Administration
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Stephen Belderes
Director of Upper School, Director of Summer Programs
​St. Andrews University—B.A.
​Fayetteville State University—M.A.
Appointed 2006
​Morris Award 2012

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Leigh Ann Hamlin
Dean of Students for Willis Hall, Director of Counseling
Virginia Tech—B.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University—M.Ed.
Appointed 2015

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Sharnice Mayo ‘11
Willis Hall Administrative Assistant
Appointed 2014

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



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​Augustine Asta
Upper School Math
​Temple University—B.A.
St. Joseph’s University—M.Ed. 
Appointed 2019


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Polly Jones
English Department Chair, Upper School English, Winter Play
Armstrong State University—B.A.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—M.R.E.
Appointed 2012
Morris Award 2017

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Amy Bagliani
Upper School Computer Science, STEM Curriculum Co-Coordinator, Coding Club, Head Coach Girls Varsity Tennis
Roanoke College—B.S. 
​Appointed 2014

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​Josh Kier
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Upper School English
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2015

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Chris Brandon
Upper School French
Illinois State University—B.A.
Tulane University—M.A.
CUNY Graduate Center—M.Phil., Ph.D. Candidate
​Appointed 2016
Morris Award 2020

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Asherah Capellaro
Choral Director
Liberty University—B.M.
Westminster Choir College—M.M.

Appointed 2020

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

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​Michael Koss
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Math Department Chair, Upper School Math
University of Michigan—B.A.
Indiana University—Ph.D.
​Appointed 2018

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Victor Lamas
Upper School History, Assistant Head of School for Academics, Director of the Lower School
Washington and Lee Univerity—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.A.
Appointed 1998
Morris Award 2014

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Jennifer Landry
Science Department Chair, Upper School Chemistry, STEM Curriculum Co-Coordinator, Robotics Club
UCLA—B.S.
Penn State—M.A.
Appointed 2005
Morris Award 2016

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Nicki Dabney
Yearbook, Director of International Operations, Marketing Associate
​Lawrence University—B.A.
Indiana University—M.A.
Appointed 2018


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Johnson Mihaly
Upper School Spanish
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2020

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Ryan DeMarco
Upper School History
Birmingham-Southern College—B.A.
University of Edinburgh—M.S. 
Appointed 2018


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Ed Dickenson
Lower and Upper School French, Upper School English, Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field
Hampden-Sydney College—B.A.
Appointed 1989



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Mistie Dickenson
Upper School Biology
Longwood University—B.S.
Mississippi State University—M.S.
Appointed 2018



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




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Wanda Finney
World Languages Department Chair, Upper School Latin
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College—B.A.
University of Cincinnati—Ph.D.
Appointed 2011


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Robin Garrett
Upper School English
Radford University—B.S.
Hollins University—M.A.T.
Appointed 2011



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Amy Holley
Library Director, Summer Reading 
UNC-Greensboro—B.S.
Appointed 2000




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​Amy Jackson
Art Department Chair, Upper School Studio Art
Wake Forest University—B.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University—M.A.E. 
Appointed 2004
Morris Award 2021

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Timothy Naginey
Upper School Physics
Old Dominion University—B.S. 
University of Oxford—Ph.D.
Appointed 2019

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Rachelle Phillips
Upper School Spanish
Randolph-Macon College—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.S., Ph.D. Candidate
Appointed 2016


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Chris Pollock
Upper School Sports Business, Assistant Athletic Director, Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Soccer, Head Coach Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Roanoke College—B.S.
Appointed 2001


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Robert Robillard
Director of Global Studies, History Department Chair, Upper School History, Willis Hall Herald Advisor 
University of California, Davis—A.B.
San Francisco State—M.A.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary—M.T.S.
Northwestern University—M.S.Ed. 
Appointed 2011

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Sarah Sledd ’12
Upper School Graphic Design, Assistant Director of Marketing
Liberty University—B.S.
​Appointed 2018




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Scott Wilde
Upper School Math, Head Coach Varsity Golf
Bowling Green State University—B.S.
Liberty University—M.S.
Appointed 2012



School Nurse
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Aileen Fleming
School Nurse
Appointed 2001

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Pam Moskal​
School Nurse
Appointed 2020


Distance Learning
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Lily Angus 
Distance Learning Coordinator
Trinity University—B.A., M.A.T.
​Appointed 2015


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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
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Board of Trustees
    • Senior Administration
    • Head of School's Blog
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
  • ACADEMICS
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Sixth and Seventh Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Eighth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Hancock Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Distance Learning
  • ARTS
    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Studio Art & Graphic Design
    • Theater
    • Friends of the Arts
  • ATHLETICS
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Teams & Schedules
    • Championships & Awards
    • Forms
    • Facilities >
      • Carter Athletic Center (CAC)
    • 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
  • COMMUNITY
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Parent Resources >
      • Back-to-School
      • Student & Parent Handbook
      • Contact Us
    • Alumni >
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
      • In the News
      • Class Notes
      • In Memoriam
    • Spirit Stores >
      • Apparel
      • Gifts & Accessories
      • RaiderGear Athletic Wear
    • Faculty and Staff Links
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ADMISSIONS
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • What is an independent school?
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Meet Our Team
  • SUPPORT
    • Give to North Cross
    • The Legacy Campaign
    • Meet Our Team