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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

Deborah Jessee
Assistant Head of School for Academics
Interim Director of Middle School
Hollins College—B.A.
East Carolina University—M.Ed.
Appointed 1990

Deven Joshi
Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations
Gujarat University, India—B.C.
Dowling College—M.B.A., Finance
Appointed 2019

Assistant to Heads of School, Registrar
Susan Baker
Skidmore College—B.S.
Appointed 2008

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

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

SENIOR STAFF
Joanna Coleman
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2017

Zack Demoss
Director of Information Technology
Old Dominion University—B.S.
Appointed 2008

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

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

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

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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)

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.

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.