Alumni News – July 2026

Every year, students graduate from Roanoke’s education programs and head out into school systems across the country to make a difference in the lives of children. We’re highlighting a few of these alumni who are now stepping into administrative roles. We appreciate their passion for education and the work they do every day to ensure students feel safe and supported while learning!

Alida Haslett ’10 was named principal at Bridges High School in Colorado. At Roanoke College, Haslett was a two-sport athlete, playing on both the women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams. She graduated with a degree in psychology and went on to earn a master’s in special education from Western Colorado University. Before becoming principal at Bridges, she served Yampah Mountain High School as dean of their Rebound program. The Rebound program is designed for students with emotional or behavioral challenges, so they can become their best selves in an environment better suited for their learning and growth.

Nicole (Mabry) Doherty ’01 will begin her first year in school administration this fall as assistant principal of Salem High School. For the past 21 years, she taught at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke. Doherty graduated from Roanoke with degrees in history and political science. She went on to earn a master’s degree at James Madison University and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Radford University. As an undergrad at Roanoke, she was a cheerleader. Doherty’s husband, Adam Doherty ’01, is a fellow Roanoke graduate.

Khaled El-Nemr ’05 is now principal of Eastern View High School in Culpepper, Virginia. He previously served as assistant principal of the same school for four years. Before stepping into administrative roles, El-Nemr taught math and science to middle and high school students. After earning degrees in mathematics and physics with a minor in computer science from Roanoke, he went on to graduate with a master’s from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. In addition to these degrees, he holds multiple certifications in education.  His wife, Christie (Vanpelt) El-Nemr ’05, is also a Maroon.