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North Cross School Administration

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Christian Proctor, Ph.D.
Head of School
Colgate University—B.A.
Duke University—M.S.
University of North Carolina—Ph.D.
Appointed 2011


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​Deborah Jessee
Assistant Head of School for Academics
Interim Director of Middle School
Hollins College—B.A.

East Carolina University—M.Ed.
Appointed 1990
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Deven Joshi
Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations
Gujarat University, India—B.C.
Dowling College—M.B.A., Finance
Appointed 2019
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Assistant to Heads of School, Registrar
Susan Baker
Skidmore College—B.S.
Appointed 2008


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DIVISION DIRECTORS
Victor Lamas
Director of Lower School, Upper School History
Washington and Lee University—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.A.
Appointed 1998
​Morris Award 2014

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Mark Thompson
Director of the Upper School, Global Studies and History Teacher
Bates College—B.A.
Boston University—M.A.T.
Appointed 2008

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SENIOR STAFF
Joanna Coleman
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2017
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Zack Demoss
Director of Information Technology
Old Dominion University—B.S.
Appointed 2008 

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David Lake
Director of Admission
Colgate University—B.A.
Appointed 2012

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Eric Lawrence
Director of Operations and Construction Representative
​Head Coach Varsity Baseball
Liberty University—B.A.
Appointed 1989

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Blair Trail ’95
Director of Athletics
​Roanoke College—B.S.
Appointed 2002​

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Marketing and Communications
Jessica Schindhelm
Director of Marketing
Bowdoin College—B.A.
Appointed 2016

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

North Cross School, 4254 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641 • (866) 294-6284 • (540) 989-7299 (FAX)

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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.
  • Academic Overview
    • Early Childhood Program
    • First through Third Grades
    • Fourth and Fifth Grades
    • Sixth through Eighth Grades
    • Ninth through Twelfth Grades
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences
  • STUDENT EXPERIENCE
    • The Arts
    • Athletics
    • Extracurriculars
    • Boarding at North Cross
    • Building Character
    • Hancock Library
    • International Students >
      • North Cross Shanghai
    • Internship Program
    • Summer College Experience
  • Admissions
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
  • Community
    • Login to onCampus
    • Head of School's Blog
    • Parent Support
    • Alumni >
      • Alumni News
      • Alumni Oyster Roast
    • Spirit Stores >
      • Apparel
      • Gifts & Accessories
      • RaiderGear Athletic Wear
  • Give to North Cross
    • Winter Gala & Auction
  • NOW@NORTHCROSS