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North Cross Upper School Faculty

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

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


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Stephen Belderes
Director of Student Life
​St. Andrews University—B.A.
​Fayetteville State University—M.A.
Appointed 2006
​Morris Award 2012
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Anneliese Schlachter
Upper School Administrative Assistant
Radford University—B.A. 
Appointed 2022

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Sarah Cocowitch
Upper School Counselor
University of California at Berkeley—B.A.
​Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
​Appointed 2022


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​Britton Andrews '02​
Honor Council Advisor, Upper School English
​University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill—B.A.
Western Washington University—M.F.A.
University of Louisiana—Ph.D.
Appointed 2022


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Rossanna Aragon
Upper School Spanish
Federico Villarreal University: Lima, Peru--B.A. 
Universidad Europea del Atlántico: Santander, Spain--M.A. 
Appointed 2024

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Getulio Brasil
Upper School Chemistry
​Brasilia Higher Education Center UniCEUB—B.S.
Buffalo State University of New York (SUNY)—M.S.

Appointed 2024
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Thomas Costello
Fine Arts Department Chair, Musical Theatre and Choral Director
​South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University—B.F.A.
Appointed 2022

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​Nicki Dabney
Director of International Operations, Upper School English, Chinese
​Lawrence University—B.A.
Indiana University—M.A.
Appointed 2016


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Ryan DeMarco
Social Studies Department Chair, Director of Global Studies, Upper School Social Studies, Russian Club
Birmingham-Southern College—B.A.
University of Edinburgh—M.Sc. 
Appointed 2018

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Mistie Dickenson
Upper School Biology, Environmental Studies, Green Club
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
​Morris Award 2013




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Hannah Ewing
Upper School History; Religion, Art, Science, and Technology; Model UN Advisor
University College London--B.S.
​Virginia Tech--M.A.
Appointed 2021

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​Wanda Finney
Middle and Upper School Latin
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College—B.A.
University of Cincinnati—Ph.D.
Appointed 2011


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




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Daniel Hood
Upper School History, Symposium
Guilford College--B.A.
Boston College--M.A.
Boston College--Ph.D.
Appointed 2021

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​Amy Jackson
Upper School Art, Logan Gallery Coordinator
Wake Forest University—B.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University—M.A.E. 
Appointed 2004
Morris Award 2021

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

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​Michael Koss
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Math and Computer Science Department Chair, Upper School Math, Upper School Computer Science, STEM Program Coordinator, Robotics
University of Michigan—B.A.
Indiana University—Ph.D.
​Appointed 2016

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

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Emily Mountcastle
Upper School American Literature
James Madison University—B.A., M.A.
Appointed 2023

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Zoe Mullins
Upper School Spanish, AP Testing Coordinator
Wofford College—B.S.
Appointed 2022


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Timothy Naginey
Upper School Physics, Astronomy, Math, Coding Club, Robotics Club, Guitar Club
Tidewater Community College—A.S. 
Old Dominion University—B.S. 
Oxford University—M.Sc., D.Phil.
Appointed 2019

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Brett Odom
Upper School History and English
Mercer University—B.A.
University of Georgia
—M.A.
Appointed 2022

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

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Robert Robillard
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 2010

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​Tiffany Sakaguchi
Upper School Computer Science
James Madison University—B.S.
Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
Appointed  2022

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Sarah Sledd ’12
Upper School Graphic Design, Yearbook 
Liberty University—B.S.
​Appointed 2018

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Jennifer Sprouse
Upper School Mathematics
Virginia Tech—B.S.
Radford University—M.S.

​Appointed 2023

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Debbie Taylor
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Director of Community Engagement
Appointed 2021

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Susan Wenk
Upper School Leadership Development, Student Council Association Advisor

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Scott Wilde
Upper School Math, Economics and Personal Finance, Internships, Head Coach Girls Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Golf
Bowling Green State University—B.S.
Liberty University—M.S.
Appointed 2012



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Aileen Fleming
School Nurse
Appointed 2001

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

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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. 

​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, which is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia that 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, the 
Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Business Officers Association, 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
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Building Character
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Leadership Team
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS/STUDENT LIFE
    • 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
    • STUDENT LIFE >
      • Dress Code
      • Extracurriculars
      • International Students
      • Boarding at North Cross
      • After-School Opportunities
      • Summer Programs
  • ATHLETICS/ARTS
    • ATHLETICS >
      • Athletics Calendar
      • Teams & Schedules
      • Championships & Awards
      • Registration & Forms
      • Facilities
      • Meet Our Athletics Staff
      • Alumni Athletes
      • In the News
    • ARTS >
      • Band
      • Chorus
      • Studio Art & Graphic Design
      • Theatre
  • PARENT RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities >
      • Parents' Association
      • Athletic Boosters
      • Friends of the Arts
    • Summer Programs
    • Key Contacts
    • Apparel
  • ALUMNI
    • Alumni Reunion Weekend
    • Awards
    • Athletic Hall of Fame
    • In the News
    • Class Notes
    • In Memoriam
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Heard in the Halls
    • Meet Our Team
  • GIVING
    • Make a Gift to North Cross
    • North Cross Fund
    • Foundation Tax Credits Program
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Giving News
    • Meet Our Team
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