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North Cross Middle School Faculty

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

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Heather Slaughter
Student Life Coordinator, Middle School History, Eaton Hall Intramurals
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2001 
​Morris Award 2009
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Lauren Horner  
Eaton Hall Administrative Assistant
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Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach
Longwood University—B.S.
Appointed 2015

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Lydia Harf
Middle School Counselor
Virginia Tech—B.A.​
Virginia Tech—M.Ed.
​Jefferson College of Health and Sciences—M.S.
​Appointed 2024


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Christine Alee
Middle School English 
Madonna University—B.A. ​
​Appointed 2023

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

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Casey Barrett
Middle School English
Longwood University​—B.S. 
Appointed 2023
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Brooke Baringer
Middle School Math
Concordia University​—B.A. 
Walden University​—M.A. ​
Appointed 2025


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Shelly Basile  
Middle School Science 
Trinity College—B.S. 
Johns Hopkins University—M.S. 
Appointed 2017


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Kate Clark 
Middle School Science
Roanoke College—B.A.
Appointed 2014

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

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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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Ed Dickenson
Middle School English & French, Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field
Hampden-Sydney College—B.A.
Appointed 1989
Morris Award 2023


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​​Jimmie Donnini
Director of Bands
Bridgewater College—B.A.
Appointed 2000
​Morris Award 2013




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Carrie Greer  
Middle School Spanish, Eaton Hall SCA 
Wofford College—B.A. 
Minnesota State University, Mankato—M.A.T. 
Appointed 2013
​Morris Award 2025


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Jared Hanson
Middle School Math 
University of California, San Diego—B.A.
Arizona State University College of Law—J.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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​Michael Parker
Middle School History
Wittenberg University—B.A.
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management—M.A.
​Appointed 2024

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Kendra Wert
Lower School, 7th/8th Art Teacher
Bowling Green State University—B.F.A.
Appointed 2021


School Nurse
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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 National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, the Enrollment Management Association, One Schoolhouse and The Association for Academic Leaders, and The Cum Laude Society.

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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
      • 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
  • 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
  • COMMUNITY
    • School Calendar
    • Parent Resources >
      • Log in to FACTS
      • Back-to-School
      • Student & Parent Handbook
      • Parent Opportunities >
        • Parents' Association
        • Athletic Boosters
        • Friends of the Arts
    • Alumni >
      • Alumni Reunion Weekend
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
    • After-School Opportunities
    • Summer Programs
    • Internship Program
    • Symposium
    • Key Contacts
    • Apparel
  • 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
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Giving News
    • Meet Our Team
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