School board announces new assistant superintendents

The Roanoke County School Board has announced that Dr. Hayley Poland, current assistant superintendent in Roanoke City Public Schools, will return to Roanoke County Public Schools as the new assistant superintendent of student services, beginning July 1.  Dr. Poland first joined Roanoke County Public Schools in 2010 as a school counselor and later was named the coordinator of school counseling services.  In 2014, she moved to Roanoke City Public Schools as the director of school counseling, ultimately becoming an assistant superintendent.

The board also announced that current Northside High School principal, Jill Green, will become the new assistant superintendent for administration and human resources, beginning July 1.  Green first joined Roanoke County Public Schools in 1998 as the assistant principal at Northside Middle School.  In 2001, she became the principal at Glenvar Middle School.  She joined Botetourt County Public Schools in 2005 where she was an instructional supervisor and director of human resources, before returning to RCPS as the principal at Northside High School in 2020.

“I’m thrilled that Hayley is returning to Roanoke County Public Schools and that Jill is coming to central office,” said Dr. Jamie Soltis, who will serve as the new superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools starting in July. 

“Hayley and Jill are experienced educators, and I’m gratified they will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their respective positions as we continue our mission to prepare students to be Opportunity Ready,” Soltis said.