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North Cross Lower School Faculty

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Administration
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Victor Lamas
Director of Lower School, Assistant Head of School for Academics,
Middle School Art

Washington and Lee University—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.A.
​Morris Award 2014
​Appointed 1998

Recipient of The Roanoker's  “Most Inspiring Teacher” Platinum Award (2016, 2017, 2018) and "Best Educator" Platinum Award (2019, 2020, 2021)

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Emily Brown 
Director of the ECP Program, Director of Opening Doors, Director of Summer Programs, Kindergarten
Roanoke College—B.A.
​Appointed 2010
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Wren Hoyt
Ellis Hall Administrative Assistant
​Randolph-Macon College—B.A. Appointed 2019


Early Childhood Program
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Lily Angus 
Junior Kindergarten-5
Trinity University—B.A., M.A.T.
​Appointed 2015


Allison Bloomfield
Kindergarten
Hollins University—B.A.
Appointed 2022
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Betsy Cook
Junior Kindergarten-4, Lower School Garden and Outdoor Education
University of Virginia—B.A.
Hollins University—M.A.
​Morris Award 2006
​Appointed 1995

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Anne Hagan 
Junior Kindergarten-3
University of Virginia—B.S.
​Appointed 2011

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Melanie Harrison 
Kindergarten
James Madison University—B.S.
​Appointed 1997

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Daryan Horner 
Junior Kindergarten-3, Director of Extended Day
Radford University—B.S.
Appointed 2008

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​Bushra Khan 
Junior Kindergarten-3
American University- B.A.
​Appointed 2021
Ana (Gaby) Leon
Kindergarten
​Colegio Universitario de Caracas—B.A.
Appointed 2022
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​Jennifer Luckay 
Junior Kindergarten-3
Tarrant County Community College—A.A.S.
​Appointed 2000

Aimee Ratliff
Junior Kindergarten-4
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Linda Schueler
Junior Kindergarten-4
University of Mary Washington - B.S.
Georgetown University - B.S.N.

Appointed 2020

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Emily Votta 
Junior Kindergarten-4
University of Mary Washington—B.A.
​Appointed 2014


Grades 1-5
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Sharon Daly 
Second Grade
Iona College—B.A., M.S.
Appointed 1993

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Kristin Dunagan
Second Grade 
Hollins University—B.A.
​Mary Baldwin University—M.A.T.
Appointed 2020

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Laura Gamble 
First Grade
Baker College—B.S.
Marygrove College—M.A.T.
Appointed 2013

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Abby Guyer
Fifth Grade
Florida State University—B.S.
Appointed 2020

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Amy Hanson 
Third Grade
Arizona State University—B.S.
​Appointed 2016
Hollins University--M.A.T.

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Wendy Lawrence 
Fourth Grade, Ellis Hall SCA
Duke University—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.A.
Appointed 2000

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Meade Martin 
Third Grade
Virginia Tech—B.A., B.S.
Morris Award 2019 
​Appointed 1994

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Annie Robertson 
First Grade
Hollins University—B.A., M.A.T.
Appointed 2014

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Mary Settle 
Fourth Grade
Radford University—B.S.
Appointed 2017

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Bethany Stepniak
Fifth Grade 
Virginia Western Community College—A.A.S.
University of Virginia—B.I.S.
Hollins University—M.A.T.
Appointed 2020


Lower School Specials
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Jennifer Boush
​Lower School Spanish
Radford University—B.S.
Hollins University—M.A.
​Appointed 2012

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James Brown
Lower School P.E., Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Roanoke College—B.S.
​Appointed 2005

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

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Mariana Hermosilla de Casco
Lower School Spanish, Director of Lower School Global Studies
​University of Mary Washington—M.Ed
Morris Award 2018
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​Appointed 2012

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Amy Holley
Library Director, Summer Reading UNC-Greensboro—B.S.
UNC-Greensboro--MLIS
​Morris Award 2022
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Appointed 2000

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Richard Rudolph
Lower School Music
East Tennessee State University—B.S.
​Appointed 2007

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Mary Semler
Physical Education Department Chair, Lower School P.E., Head Coach JV Field Hockey, Assistant Coach Varsity Field Hockey
​Randolph-Macon Woman’s College—B.A.
​Appointed 2013

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Kendra Wert
Lower School/7th, 8th grade Art teacher
Bowling Green State University--B.A.
Appointed 2021
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Kelsey Yardley
Lower School Counseling, Lower School Admissions
Virginia Tech—B.S.
University of Georgia—M.Ed.
Old Dominion University—M.S.Ed. Appointed 2018


School Nurse
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​Aileen Fleming
School Nurse
Appointed 2001


Lower School Extended Day
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DaRyan Horner
Director of Extended Day, Junior Kindergarten-3
Radford University—B.S.
Appointed 2008

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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