Carolyn Lowe-Thompson
Like any seasoned houseparent, Carolyn Lowe-Thompson P’24 P’26 has proven to be a meaningful contributor at all hours.
She and her family live in Cuningham House where they mentor the youngest Greenies in addition to Mrs. Thompson's positions as a Math instructor and assistant coach with the Greenie cross country and swimming programs.
Mrs. Thompson was the valedictorian of her high school, won a NCAA Division III national championship in the 10,000-meter run, and has taught, coached, or been a houseparent at schools in the Bahamas, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Virginia.
She was one of the founders of the Community School for Arts and Academics in Roanoke, Va., where she worked from 2013 to 2020. Mrs. Thompson has head-coaching experience in cross country, cycling, swimming, and track.
Mrs. Thompson earned her B.S. in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University and then a master’s degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire. She enjoys all outdoor activities, including training for triathlons.